Protein Waffles
Craving a fluffy breakfast that satisfies? These Protein Waffles are your answer! Packed with protein and flavor, they're an easy weeknight breakfast that everyone will love. Make them tonight!
Equipment
- mini waffle maker
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese 4% milk fat small curd
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 cup oat flour or grind old-fashioned rolled oats in blender
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat a waffle iron on its medium setting.
- Place cottage cheese, egg yolks, vanilla, and sugar, if using, in the blender.
- Add water, oat flour, baking powder, and salt and blend until the mixture is smooth batter.
- Transfer to a medium bowl using a spatula to get all the batter out.
- Beat the egg whites to soft peaks then fold into the batter.
- Spray pre-heated waffle iron with oil spray.
- Pour batter into the iron (about 1/4 cup) and cook until golden brown and steam is no longer being released.
Notes
- Check labels for gluten-free: Ensure your ingredients are gluten-free, especially the oat flour.
- Omit the sugar: You can skip the sugar or use your favorite sweetener for a healthier option.