Fluffy Cottage Cheese Waffles

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: - 12 waffles

Calories: 228kcal

Author: Maureen Celestine

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 tsp 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.

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