High-Protein

Cottage Cheese Waffles

It’s 2025, and I’ve made it my mission to pack as much protein into every meal as possible starting with the most important one: breakfast. If you’ve seen me on social or wandered on this site before, you know I have a serious sweet tooth, so finding a way to blend protein and sweetness in a morning meal was no small feat.

Why Cottage Cheese Waffles?

Enter: the viral cottage cheese craze that’s been taking over social media. People are blending cottage cheese into everything pasta sauces, dips, and now... waffles! After some trial and error, I’ve perfected a recipe for high-protein cottage cheese waffles that are fluffy, flavorful, and pack a serious protein punch.

Each waffle made in a traditional waffle maker delivers about 19 grams of protein, making them a fantastic option for anyone looking for a healthy high-protein breakfast that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Craving more healthy breakfast recipes? Explore healthy breakfast ideas here.

Baking ingredients including oats, eggs, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and labeled Good Culture container on a marble surface.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (I love using Good Culture Cottage Cheese)

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp maple cinnamon (or regular cinnamon works too)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 1/3 cups rolled oats

  • Cooking spray

  • Optional toppings: Fresh blueberries, strawberries, or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle maker.

  2. In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and oats. Blend until completely smooth.

  3. Spray both the top and bottom plates of your waffle maker with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

  4. Scoop about 1/3 cup of waffle batter onto the griddle. Be careful not to overfill to avoid overflow.

  5. Most waffle makers have a ready indicator light, but if not, cook for around 4 minutes or until the waffles are golden and cooked through.

  6. Top with your favorite fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a scoop of Greek yogurt for extra protein.

High-Protein waffles topped with strawberries and blueberries on black plates, accompanied by coffee and syrup on a marble table.

Pro tip: The batter will be thick, don’t worry! That’s what gives these waffles their signature fluffy texture!

Equipment

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