Cottage Cheese Waffles Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Waffles are a delightful twist on traditional waffles, offering a light and fluffy texture with a hint of sweetness. The addition of cottage cheese provides a protein boost and a unique flavor profile. Perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast or brunch!
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat is best)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 3 Tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 3 Tablespoons milk of choice (or up to 1/4 cup for thinner pancakes)
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then whisk to mix.
- Blend Liquid Ingredients: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Pour Into Dry Ingredients: Add the blended liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine.
- Stir in Coconut Oil: Add melted coconut oil to the batter and stir until well combined. The batter will be thick.
- Heat Waffle Iron: Preheat the waffle iron.
- Scoop Batter Into Waffle Iron: Scoop 1/3 cup of batter into each waffle cavity.
- Cook: Cook for 3-6 minutes, depending on your waffle iron.
- Enjoy: Serve the waffles topped with syrup and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these waffles by adding toppings like fresh berries, sliced bananas, or a dollop of yogurt.
- Leftover waffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated in a toaster or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Waffles, Waffle Recipe, Breakfast Waffles, Homemade Waffles