Description
Start your morning right with these Protein-Packed Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Waffles! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with high-quality protein, these easy waffles are perfect for a quick breakfast, meal prep, or a healthy snack. Ideal for gluten-free lifestyles, this simple breakfast recipe uses cottage cheese and pantry staples to create a nutritious twist on a classic waffle. Perfect for breakfast ideas, easy dinner swaps, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
Butter or oil spray (for greasing)
Optional toppings: fresh berries, powdered sugar, Greek yogurt, nut butter, maple syrup
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth.
2. In a bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
4. Preheat the waffle maker and lightly grease it.
5. Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook for 4–6 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for a smooth texture.
Always fully preheat the waffle maker before adding batter.
Freeze leftovers and reheat in a toaster for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy breakfast, gluten-free waffles, high protein waffles, cottage cheese waffles, healthy snack, breakfast ideas, quick recipe