Description
These High Protein Waffles are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that will keep you satisfied all morning. Made with cottage cheese and oat flour, they are packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter:
- 2/3 cup 4% milk fat small curd cottage cheese
- 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
- Prepare Batter: Heat a waffle iron on its medium setting. Place cottage cheese, egg yolks, vanilla, and sugar in a blender. Add water, oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites to soft peaks, then fold into the batter.
- Cook Waffles: Spray pre-heated waffle iron with oil spray. Pour batter into iron and cook until golden brown.
Notes
- Check labels for gluten-free.
- You can omit the sugar or use your favorite sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
