Description
Delicious and healthy protein-packed waffles made in just 10 minutes using simple ingredients like eggs, cottage cheese, and oats. These waffles are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack and can be customized with toppings like fresh fruits, nut butter, and yogurt.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (substitute with flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (use ricotta cheese for a similar effect)
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (substitute with gluten-free oats for gluten-free option)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (replace with almond extract for different flavor)
- 1/2 tsp salt (use kosher salt or omit for sodium-free)
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh fruits (berries are especially delightful)
- Nut butter (almond or peanut butter work beautifully)
- Yogurt (choose Greek yogurt for extra protein)
- Maple syrup or honey (use sparingly for a lower sugar option)
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
- Blend Batter: Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, old fashioned oats, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth to form the waffle batter.
- Cook Waffles: Pour about ½ cup of batter into the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve or Store: Serve the waffles immediately hot, topped with fresh fruits, yogurt, or maple syrup as desired. Alternatively, allow the waffles to cool and freeze for later use.
Notes
- You can substitute eggs with flax eggs to make the recipe vegan.
- Use gluten-free oats if you need a gluten-free version.
- If you prefer a different flavor, try almond extract instead of vanilla.
- To reduce sodium, you can omit the salt or use kosher salt.
- Store leftover waffles in the freezer and reheat in a toaster or oven.
