Description
These quick high protein waffles are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option made with rolled oats, cottage cheese, and egg whites. They blend seamlessly into a smooth batter and cook up crisp and golden in your waffle iron. Perfect for a satisfying start to your day or post-workout meal, these waffles are customizable with optional cinnamon and maple syrup for sweetness.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup egg whites (or 2 large eggs)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 1/4 cup water or milk (adjust based on batter consistency)
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the oats, cottage cheese, egg whites, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to prepare the waffle batter.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. If the batter is too thick, gradually add water or milk until you achieve the desired consistency.
- Preheat your waffle iron: While blending, preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the waffles: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per waffle into the preheated waffle iron, adjusting depending on your waffle maker size.
- Close and cook: Close the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the waffles turn golden brown and crisp. Monitor cooking time as it may vary between waffle irons.
- Serve immediately: Carefully remove the waffles and serve. Enhance with your choice of toppings like fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, or additional maple syrup for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use egg whites to keep the waffles high in protein and lower in fat; whole eggs can be substituted if preferred.
- Adjust the liquid (water or milk) to get the perfect batter consistency; thicker batter yields denser waffles.
- For dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative and use water or plant-based milk.
- Adding cinnamon and maple syrup is optional but adds a nice flavor boost.
- Waffles are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in a toaster or oven.
