High protein waffles are the ultimate breakfast shortcut — fluffy, crisp, and satisfying, with just three simple ingredients. Made with cottage cheese, eggs, and rolled oats, this quick blender recipe is ready in minutes and keeps you full all day.
This 3 ingredient waffle recipe is made without protein powder, instead I use protein rich cottage cheese and eggs to produce golden, satisfying waffles that will keep you feeling energized and full for hours.
Cottage cheese high protein waffles are so quick to make they are perfect for a busy weekday breakfast, or a lazy weekend brunch. Serve this healthy treat with any variety of your favorite toppings, you'll find some suggestions later in this post.
I would mention that waffle irons vary greatly. The one I've photographed here takes 1 cup of waffle batter, and this recipe makes about 3 cups. I would encourage you to check the specific machine instructions and settings for preheat, quantities and cooking times, etc, for your own waffle maker.
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- Why You'll Love These High Protein Waffles
- High Protein Waffle Ingredients
- How to Make Cottage Cheese Waffles - Step-By-Step
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Variations & Substitutions
- Tips & Tricks
- How To Serve
- How To Reheat
- How to Freeze
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Why You'll Love These High Protein Waffles
- With just 3 simple ingredients, and using your blender, the batter for these easy protein waffles can be whipped together in just 3 minutes.
- They contain both eggs and full fat cottage cheese - both high protein ingredients that will keep you feeling fuller for longer.
- These waffles take minutes to cook, then you can leave everyone to top theirs exactly as they like it.
- This recipe is easily doubled up if you plan to feed a larger group of diners.
- Looking to add more high protein recipes into your diet? Try these Family Food Kitchen ideas:
High Protein Waffle Ingredients
Find the full list and quantities in the recipe card below.
Oats - I used regular rolled oats in this recipe. If required, you can also use gluten free rolled oats.
Cottage Cheese - I used plain full fat cottage cheese in this recipe as it results in the best texture of waffle. You could also use flavored cottage cheese if you prefer.
Eggs - I used 4 large free range eggs to make the waffle batter.
Optional Extras - I seasoned the waffles batter with sea salt and flavored it with a little ground cinnamon. You can also add some milk or water if you think the batter is too thick.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Waffles - Step-By-Step
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Put the rolled oats, eggs and cottage cheese in a blender. Add a pinch of salt or a little cinnamon if you wish.
Blend until smooth. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk or water to reach your desired consistency.
Heat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter, cooking spray or oil.
Pour in the amount of batter suggested by your waffle iron instructions - mine uses one cup of batter per full waffle.
Cook until golden brown and cooked through - again refer to the automatic settings on your waffle iron or the instruction manual if needed.
Repeat until all the waffles have been cooked. Enjoy with fruit, nut butter, or a drizzle of honey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are high protein waffles healthy?
Yes, these are a great healthy alternative to regular waffles. All purpose flour is replaced with fibre rich rolled oats which I blitz to form an oat flour. The waffle batter is laden with eggs and cottage cheese, both of which are high protein ingredients. All three ingredients will keep you feeling fuller and satisfied for longer, than high sugar alternatives.
Can I add protein powder to waffle batter?
You can also add protein powder for extra protein, however don't be too heavy handed as you don't want the waffle batter to become too dry.
Variations & Substitutions
Add some chocolate chips into the waffle batter.
Flavor the batter with ground spices, go for ground cinnamon or ginger for a sweeter waffle, but for a savory waffle try adding some smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper or cayenne pepper.
For a savory waffle, swap plain cottage cheese with a flavored cottage cheese, and stir some freshly chopped herbs into the waffle batter, try thyme, basil, chives, parsley or cilantro.
Tips & Tricks
Extra Fluff Tip: If you want maximum fluffiness but still 3 just ingredients, you can separate the whole egg, blend the yolks with oats & cottage cheese, then whip the egg whites until stiff and fold them in before cooking. This adds airiness without extra ingredients.
If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk or water to reach your desired consistency.
Don't be tempted to stack the waffles straight after they come off the waffle iron as they will steam and become soggy. Instead leave them to cool separately for a few minutes to keep them crispy.
How To Serve
Once the waffles are cooked, you're free to top them however you want. Here are some ideas:
- Fresh fruit - blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, apricots, banana, mango, kiwi fruit, passion fruit
- Creamy - top with a scoop of ice cream, or a spoon of whipping cream or thick Greek yogurt
- Sweeten - drizzle of maple syrup, runny honey or agave syrup
- Nut butters - peanut butter, almond butter
- Chocolate - spread with Nutella or drizzle over some melted white, milk or dark chocolate
- Savory - top with some grilled bacon, breakfast sausage, avocado slices or guacamole, a poached egg and a drizzle of your favorite hot chili sauce.
How To Reheat
Once cooked and cooled place into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy heat up in the microwave, or place into the toaster if you want them to crisp up.
How to Freeze
Once completely cooled, place into an airtight container or Ziploc bag, placing a sheet of baking parchment between each waffle to stop them sticking together. Transfer to the freezer and store for up to 3 months.
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High Protein Waffles - 3 Ingredient Blender Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled Oats - gluten free if required
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
To Cook
- Butter - or Cooking Spray or Oil
Optional Extras
- Ground Cinnamon
- Sea Salt
- Milk - or Water
Instructions
- Put the rolled oats, eggs and cottage cheese in a blender. Add a pinch of salt or a little cinnamon if you wish.
- Blend until smooth. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Heat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter, cooking spray or oil.
- Pour in the amount of batter suggested by your waffle iron instructions - mine uses one cup of batter per full waffle.
- Cook until golden brown and cooked through - again refer to the automatic settings on your waffle iron or the instruction manual if needed.
- Repeat until all the waffles have been cooked.
- Enjoy with fruit, nut butter, or a drizzle of honey.
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