Fluffy Cottage Cheese Waffles
Best served warm, these cottage cheese waffles pack 34g of protein. Light, fluffy, and easy to make, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch. Just add butter, fresh fruit, maple syrup, jam, or a drizzle of Nutella.
Servings: 10 - 12 waffles
Calories: 228kcal
Equipment
- waffle maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour about 250g
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ¾ cup buttermilk about 392g
- 1 cup cottage cheese about 225g
- ⅓ cup oil any neutral-tasting oil, about 71g
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ½ tbs pure vanilla extract or paste
To serve
- Maple syrup powdered sugar, or whipped cream to serve
- Fresh berries for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker until very hot (about 3-4 minutes, or follow the directions in the manual).
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In another medium bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, buttermilk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.2 tablespoons white granulated sugar, 1 ¾ cup buttermilk, 1 cup cottage cheese, ⅓ cup oil, 2 large eggs, ½ tbs pure vanilla extract or paste
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, pour the wet ingredients, and give it a whisk until smooth and free of lumps
- If your waffle maker isn’t non-stick, spray the tray with oil mist or cooking spray.
- Pour ¼- ⅓ cup of batter into the center of the hot waffle iron. Spread the batter in the well using the bottom of the cup, moving in a circular motion.
- Cook until the waffle is golden brown and fluffy. This should take around 4-6 minutes, depending on your manufacturer's manual (see your waffle maker manual for correct timing).
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve immediately, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fruits.Please see the notes before for storage instructions.
Notes
- Stir gently just until combined; a few small lumps are fine.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to hydrate and thicken slightly.
- Lightly grease the iron, even if it’s nonstick; this will help the waffles release more easily and brown better.
- Don’t be tempted to open the waffle maker too early, or you’ll lose that crisp exterior.
- Keep waffles warm and crisp in a low oven, anywhere between 170-190 degrees Fahrenheit, arranged in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg
