Description
This Easy Healthy Protein Waffles Recipe delivers 45 grams of protein per serving using simple, whole-food ingredients like rolled oats, cottage cheese, and eggs. The waffles are fluffy, satisfying, and perfect for busy mornings—kid-approved and husband-approved.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup cottage cheese
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamo
1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron and spray with non-stick cooking spray
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, starting with the oats
- Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until the batter is smooth
- Let the batter rest for 3 minutes to thicke
- Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot waffle iro
- Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes
- Serve immediately with fresh fruit or a drizzle of maple syrup
Notes
For meal prep, batter can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days; stir before using.
To keep waffles crispy, let them rest on a wire rack (do not stack).
Freeze cooled waffles in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months; reheat in toaster or oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: waffles, protein waffles, healthy breakfast, high protein, gluten free, kid friendly