Description
Deliciously fluffy and protein-packed cottage cheese waffles that are quick and easy to make. These waffles combine the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the sweetness of brown sugar, resulting in a nutritious breakfast or brunch option perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup canola oil (or preferred oil)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups small curd cottage cheese (preferably 2% milkfat)
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (to thin batter as needed)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar until thoroughly mixed.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil. Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Mix Batter: Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently to combine. Gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired batter consistency, stirring only as necessary.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron and lightly grease or oil the cooking surfaces to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour just under ½ cup of batter into each waffle cavity. Cook until waffles reach a golden brown color, typically about 3-5 minutes depending on your waffle maker and your preferred crispness level.
- Serve: Remove waffles carefully from the iron and serve immediately with your favorite toppings. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use 2% milkfat cottage cheese for best texture and flavor.
- If batter is too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time to thin it without over-mixing.
- Greasing the waffle iron well prevents sticking and makes waffle removal easier.
- Waffle cooking times vary by machine, so monitor the first batch to gauge timing.
- Leftover waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster or oven for convenience.
