Healthy Protein Waffles
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Breakfast of champions! High protein waffles made in a blender with easy 10 min prep! So filling with 20g protein.
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reason to make high protein waffles from scratch
- Well-balanced breakfast. With a good mix of protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats, you’ll be full and energized to power through to lunch time, avoiding that mid-morning crash.
- No fuss, no muss. Thanks to the use of a helpful blender, these high protein waffles practically cooks itself. Bonus: there are less bowls and less dishes to clean too!
- Short ingredient list. No more waffle mix! With just 5 simple ingredients (most of which are pantry staples), making homemade protein waffles has never been easier.
- High protein and good carbohydrates. The beauty of this recipe are the eggs and cottage cheese – giving you all the protein you need without the addition of protein powder.
- Flexible recipe. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled as needed.
- Great for meal prep. Protein waffles are great for breakfast-on-the-go or lunch boxes for the kids. Not to mention, they freeze very well, reheating in the toaster oven for those favorited crisp edges.
protein waffles versus regular waffles
Protein waffles will look and taste just like traditional waffles, but high protein waffles will be full of protein and healthy carbohydrates.
how to make the easiest high protein waffles
- Add all ingredients to a blender
- Blend, blend, blend
- Pour batter into a preheated waffle maker
- Freeze for later or add desired toppings and serve
tips and tricks for success
- Make it gluten-free. Substitute with gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats.
- Preheat the waffle iron. This will ensure even cooking for a crisp, well-browned waffle while keeping the insides fluffy.
- Increase the protein. Top with your favorite nut butter, Greek yogurt or bananas. Want it Elvis style? Add peanut butter, bananas and crispy bacon!
- Mix it up. Add berries, chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- Freeze as needed. Protein waffles freeze very well, keeping in the freezer for up to 2 months, perfect for quick breakfasts on-the-go (or dinners!).
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Healthy Protein Waffles: Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all! The cottage cheese will add protein, richness and creaminess to the waffles.
Nut butters, berries, bananas, maple syrup and whipped cream are all crowd favorites.
No blender, no problem! You can also use a food processor to blend everything together.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Yes! Let the waffles cool completely and transfer to an airtight, resealable freezer bag. Label, date and freeze up to 2 months. To reheat, place waffles in the toaster oven and cook in the mid-range setting until warmed through (no need to thaw).
Healthy Protein Waffles
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the top and bottom of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray.
- Combine eggs, cottage cheese, oats, vanilla and salt in blender until smooth.
- Pour a scant 1/2 cup of the egg mixture into the waffle iron, close gently and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Do these waffles freeze well? I would like to make and use my Food Saver to freeze for a quick on the go breakfast. (take out and pop in toaster)
Yes, these freeze well!
My batter turned out a bit watery but using big farm fresh eggs maybe I could have only used 4-5 eggs. Had to fill the waffle maker right up but turned out nicely. Also used Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese. Some of my gang liked it, others didn’t. Black and Decker waffle iron bought in 2016.
Could Greek yogurt be subbed for the cottage cheese? Or would it taste too sour?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
I was so excited to try these but realized I got rid of my waffle iron since I don’t often use it. I thinned the batter a bit with almond milk and made pancakes. My kids loved them, and so did I! Thank you for the great recipe!
I normally do not leave comments however, after enjoying these waffles I simply had to. I decided to substitute my normal name brand pancake/waffle mix with your recipe this morning. I deviated from the recipe by cutting the ingredients in half, adding cinnamon and blueberries. Halving the ingredients produced two fluffy 7 inch circular waffles. Honestly, I had my name brand mix ready to go–just in case–but surprisingly it wasn’t needed. My husband didn’t notice the difference and neither did I. I no longer need to buy name brand pancake/waffle mix. Thank you.
Do these taste fairly egg-y? What’s the texture like? are there enough oats that they don’t come out with a rubbery texture? I’ve tried high protein waffles/pancakes before and they’re always both eggy and rubbery! -_-
Not at all!
What could you use in place of cottage cheese? I can’t have dairy. Help! These look amazing!
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment.
Using this recipe, I got 7 waffles by using the half cup measurement as directed. Is this correct?
I was only able to squeeze out 4 but the more the merrier, right? 🙂
Tried these this morning and they were a hit! Been looking for a “protein” waffle/pancake mix without protein powder and this was perfect. Also, no added sugar or oil! Thanks for this :)!
what waffle maker did you use ?
I used the Breville Smart Waffle Maker.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/breville-smart-basic-waffle-maker/
Yum, these look so good! I wish I had cottage cheese so I could make them right now. 🙂 Congratulations on the expansion too!!
I made these pancakes this morning and they were delicious! I have 3 picky eaters and they all LOVED them. I can’t wait for more of these type of recipes. Great job!
I just made these for breakfast and they were awesome! My husband said he wants them everyday 🙂 Just curious, the nutrition facts say “serving size 4″…so that means 4 whole standard sized waffles are 276 calories total? I would have thought a typical serving would be about 2 waffles. Thanks!
One serving size corresponding to the nutritional information is for one waffle.
I just made these and it tasted a little sour..I’m guessing it’s from the cottage cheese. Is it supposed to have a slightly sour taste? :/
It should not have a distinct sour taste per se. Did you follow the recipe exactly as written without any substitutions?
But beware of the maple syrup you pour on the waffles. Per the nutrition label, 1/4 cup… merely a 1/4 cup mind you… contains 47 grams of sugar, which is the equivalent of almost 12 teaspoons of sugar.
I’m pretty sure all that syrup is for the benefit of a beautiful photo.
How many waffles does this recipe make?
About 4 standard-sized waffles.
If it only makes 4 then why does the nutritional stats say serves 6?
The recipe makes 6.
I am so excited to try this! Waffles are my favorite breakfast food to make at home, but I never found a health recipe that was also tasty. These look great, and are actually easier than my go-to recipe.
These waffles were absolutely delicious topped with fresh peaches and blueberries. A grear way to start the day – Thank you!
Do you think you could use steel cut oats instead of old fashioned?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment.
May I use egg beaters? Pecans? Blueberries? (Please don’t say “Yes, absolutely”. or I’ll think I’m talking to a robot!).
Yes, absolutely. You can add pecans and blueberries. See, not a robot here :). I have also added lemon zest, nutmeg, and other types of berries. The possibilities are endless. As for egg beaters – unfortunately, I do not have much experience using this ingredient so I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding modifications and substitutions to suit your preferences.