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Stack of three golden protein waffles topped with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and maple syrup on white plate

Cottage Cheese Protein Waffle Recipe


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  • Author: Callie's Recipes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy and golden, this Protein Waffle Recipe made with cottage cheese and almond flour deliver a deliciously wholesome start to your day!


Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

112g blanched almond flour

2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder or flavor of choice

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon coconut sugar or sweetener of choice

Wet Ingredients:

225g low-fat cottage cheese

3 large eggs, room temperature

¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, enhances nuttiness)

For Serving (optional):

Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Pure maple syrup or sugar-free syrup

Greek yogurt

Nut butter (almond or peanut)

Sliced bananas

Dark chocolate chips


Instructions

Prepare Your Workstation:

  1. Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 4–5 minutes).
  2. Lightly coat the plates with coconut oil spray or melted coconut oil to prevent sticking.

Blend the Wet Ingredients:

  1. Add cottage cheese, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract to a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients:

  1. Add almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and coconut sugar to the blender.
  2. Pulse 5–6 times, then blend on low for 20–30 seconds until just combined.
  3. Batter should be thick but pourable; add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.

Rest the Batter:

  1. Let the batter rest for 3–5 minutes so the almond flour and protein powder can hydrate for better texture.
  2. Cook the Waffles
  3. Pour about ½ cup of batter into the center of the waffle maker (adjust for your model).
  4. Close the lid gently and cook for 4–5 minutes without opening.

Achieve Maximum Crispiness:

  1. Remove the waffle carefully with a silicone spatula or wooden utensil.
  2. Transfer immediately to a wire cooling rack to prevent sogginess.
  3. For extra crispiness, place waffles in a 200°F (95°C) oven for 3–4 minutes.

Repeat and Serve:

  1. Repeat with remaining batter, lightly re-spraying the waffle maker as needed.
  2. Serve with your favorite toppings or cool completely before storing.

 

Notes

Cool waffles on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then stack with parchment between each. Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days. Reheat in a toaster or a 350°F oven for 3–4 minutes.

For long-term storage, freeze up to 3 months. Flash-freeze on a baking sheet for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer bag with parchment between waffles. Reheat from frozen in a toaster (4–5 minutes) or in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes.

Batter can be refrigerated for 24 hours but shouldn’t be frozen, as it ruins the texture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 342
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 285 mg