How to make waffle with cottage cheese?

Making cottage cheese waffles is simple and requires just a few everyday ingredients. Place full‑fat cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and a splash of milk in a blender, and blend until silky smooth. Mix with your dry ingredients—like flour and baking powder—and stir in melted coconut oil. Cook in a preheated waffle iron until golden. These waffles come out thick, fluffy, and packed with protein.

Does cottage cheese melt like cheese?

Not quite. Cottage cheese doesn’t melt the same way cheddar or mozzarella does because it has more moisture and less fat. But when blended and cooked into waffles, it gives a creamy, slightly tangy flavor without overpowering the dish. In fact, it’s the secret to why these cottage cheese waffles stay so moist and tender inside, even without added yogurt or sour cream.

Why do bodybuilders eat cottage cheese before bed?

Cottage cheese is high in casein protein, which digests slowly. That makes it perfect for overnight muscle repair. Eating cottage cheese waffles as an evening snack—or post-dinner treat—is a delicious alternative to plain cottage cheese.

Can I add cottage cheese to pancake mix?

Yes! You can certainly incorporate cottage cheese into your pancake batter. It adds creaminess, protein, and moisture—just like it does in cottage cheese waffles. For an even fluffier result, blend the cottage cheese first so it incorporates smoothly. You can adapt your pancake mix into waffles, too, which is a smart way to repurpose staples while boosting nutrition.

Cottage Cheese Waffles Recipe: 16g Protein, Easy & Delicious

Description

Cottage Cheese Waffles that are low calorie, high protein, and perfectly thick, light, and fluffy. Great for meal prep or a quick healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

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1 cup cottage cheese (full fat is best)

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 Tablespoon maple syrup (plus more for serving)

1 1/4 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 Tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)

3 Tablespoons milk of choice (or up to 1/4 cup for thinner pancakes)

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk.

2. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and milk to the blender and blend until smooth.

3. Add the blended ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently.

4. Stir in the coconut oil, still until well combined. Batter will be thick.

5. Heat a waffle iron.

6. Scoop 1/3 cup batter into each waffle cavity.

7. Cook 3-6 minutes (mine took 3, but this depends on the waffle iron).

8. Top with syrup and enjoy!

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze flat, then reheat in a toaster.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Waffle Iron
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 Waffles
Calories: 339 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 388 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 126 mg