cottage cheese waffles (30g of protein, 3 ingredients)
These cottage cheese waffles come out of the waffle iron golden, crispy, fluffy, and just begging to be eaten! Trust me, little hands can't stay away from them! They pack in 30g of protein per serving and are made with just 3 ingredients. Talk about easy!
Servings: 3
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kodiak Power Cakes mix (Buttermilk or Flapjack & Waffle) or any pancake mix, see notes for nutrition
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese (4%+) if not using full fat, add 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 4 large eggs
- optional: vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds. Scrape down the sides and blend again briefly if any cottage cheese remains visible.
- Let the batter rest for 2–3 minutes while your waffle iron preheats to medium-high.
- Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour approximately ⅓–½ cup batter per waffle (amount will vary by iron size). Close and cook for 3–4 minutes, until steam from the sides slows significantly or the light turns off.
- Open the iron gently. If the waffle doesn't release easily, close and cook another 60 seconds. Remove to a wire rack and repeat with remaining batter, re-spraying the iron before each pour. A fork is helpful for prying it off the waffle iron.
- Serve immediately, or cool completely on a rack before storing.
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Notes
Cottage cheese fat %: 4%+ recommended for best browning and flavor. If using 2%, add 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil.
Kodiak mix: Buttermilk and Flapjack & Waffle both work. Gluten-free Kodiak works 1:1. If using a non-protein one, the total protein count will be closer to 20g per serving.
Storage: Refrigerate cooked waffles in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Cool completely, wrap individually, freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in toaster directly from frozen - best method for getting the exterior crispy again.
Topping ideas: Fresh berries, nut butter, maple syrup, Greek yogurt + honey, banana + peanut butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 2waffles | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 5.5g