Description
These high-protein waffles are a healthy and filling breakfast option, packing 45g of protein per serving. Made with simple ingredients like oats, eggs, and protein powder, they’re perfect for a post-workout meal or a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add all ingredients to a blender: oats, protein powder, cottage cheese, eggs, egg whites, almond milk, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Lightly spray the waffle iron with cooking spray if needed.
- Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like Greek yogurt, berries, or a drizzle of nut butter.
Notes
- Use a high-quality protein powder for best texture and taste.
- Recipe makes 2 large Belgian waffles or 3–4 standard waffles.
- You can store leftover waffles in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Great for meal prep—just reheat in a toaster or oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large waffle
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
