Cottage Cheese Waffles

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These high-protein, low-carb Cottage Cheese Waffles come together in just minutes, using simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. They’re perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or anyone wanting a nutritious waffle that still tastes indulgent.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time8

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cottage Cheese Waffles, Healthy Cottage Cheese Waffles, High Protein Breakfast, High Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles, Homemade Cottage Cheese Waffles

Servings:

Author: Lama

Ingredients

2 cups Cottage cheese (small curd)
6 large Eggs
2½ cups Almond flour
½ tablespoon Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Honey maple syrup, coconut sugar, or sweetener of choice
1 tablespoon Arrowroot cornstarch
1 teaspoon Baking powder

Instructions

In a blender or large bowl, add the cottage cheese first. Then add the eggs, almond flour, vanilla extract, honey or any sweetener of choice, arrowroot or cornstarch, and baking powder.
Blend or whisk until smooth and thick. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
Heat your waffle machine and oil it very well with avocado oil or melted butter. This batter is delicate and needs extra grease for clean release.
Pour ½ cup to ¾ cup of batter into the waffle iron. Close and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until your waffle is golden and cooked through.
Note: The waffles will naturally appear darker brown. The cottage cheese cooks and browns quickly, giving the waffles a deeper color and rich flavor.
Continue cooking until all the batter is used. This recipe makes 6–8 waffles, depending on your waffle maker size.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese: It blends more smoothly, giving the waffles a lighter, fluffier finish.

Blend until completely smooth: Any remaining cottage cheese chunks may stick or cook unevenly.

Let the batter rest for 5 minutes: This allows the almond flour to hydrate the batter and helps it thicken for better texture.

Adjust thickness: If your batter feels too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk or water. Alternatively, add a tablespoon of almond flour if it’s too thin.

Grease the waffle maker thoroughly: This waffle batter is delicate because it’s high in protein and low in starch. To prevent sticking, use avocado oil, melted butter, or spray oil before each batch.

Cook fully for the best structure: These cottage cheese waffles set as they cool. If they feel soft at first, give them 1–2 minutes to firm up.

Don’t worry about the darker color: Cottage cheese browns faster than regular waffle batter; this is normal and adds flavor.

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