Healthy Cottage Cheese Waffles (Flour Free and GF)

My family has been loving these cottage cheese waffles lately. Flourless, high in protein, and gluten free, these healthy waffles are not only filling, but also super easy to make and delicious on their own without any toppings.

Cottage cheese waffles are a filling, no-fuss breakfast

We’ve been loving this healthy cottage cheese waffle recipe lately because it’s so different.

Unlike typical waffles, this recipe does flourless waffles that are high in protein.

In addition, the batter tastes so wonderful and savory that you don’t even need to mess with extra toppings. You can just eat them plain on their own, which is what I like to do as a snack.

Let me show you how easy it is to make these cottage cheese protein waffles. You only need 5 ingredients and 2 simple steps.

I love cottage cheese for breakfast

In case you haven’t noticed, cottage cheese is one of my go-to breakfast foods.

Not only does it add great texture and flavor to recipes like pancakes and waffles, but it’s also very good for you as it:

• Rich in calciumwhich is important for bone health.
• High in protein to help keep you beautiful and whole.
• A good source of many other important nutrients such as phosphorus and vitamin B12.

And as there is a big difference in quality between different brands of yogurt, it is important to get a high quality cottage cheese as the taste and texture are much better.

Speaking of yogurt, there is a really interesting article about cottage cheese and yogurt that is worth reading.

He talks all about why Greek yogurt has become so popular and how cottage cheese is starting to make a comeback as more consumers are starting to appreciate its versatility, taste and nutritional benefits.

Cottage cheese has more protein than Greek yogurt

One of the most interesting parts of the article mentioned above is the nutritional comparison of Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.

Despite Greek yogurt’s reputation as a popular protein-rich breakfast choice, Full-fat cottage cheese is actually even higher in protein than full-fat Greek yogurt, but contains almost the same amount of total fat.

And when comparing low-fat varieties, cottage cheese still has more protein but less total fat than Greek yogurt.

In case you are interested in the numbers, according to the article, 100 grams of full-fat cottage cheese has 11.5 grams of protein and 4.3 grams of fat and the low-fat variety has about 10.5 grams of protein and 1 gram of fat.

By comparison, the same size serving of Greek yogurt has 8.7 grams of protein and 4.1 grams of protein in the full-fat version, and 8.2 grams of protein and 1.7 grams of fat for the low-fat option.

So, if you’re a fan of Greek yogurt, it might be worth switching things up every now and then by using cottage cheese instead!

These flourless waffles are high in protein and gluten free

I love a high protein breakfast as it keeps me nice and full until lunch.

While traditional waffles can often be high in carbs but low in protein, these cottage cheese waffles are high in protein since they’re made with cottage cheese and eggs.

In addition, they are also made with oats, which has more protein than traditional wheat flour. So, between these three ingredients, you can have high protein waffles without having to use any protein powder!

Want to up the protein even further? Make these waffles savory by topping them with smoked salmon and crème fraîche.

This healthy waffle recipe uses no refined sugar

To keep these cottage cheese waffles healthy, I don’t add any refined sugar.

The cottage cheese waffles are savory

Due to the cottage cheese and no added sugar, these protein waffles have a rather savory taste.

And I like to make them even more savory by adding toppings like crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and any spices.

If you don’t like or don’t have salmon, you can also serve these with chicken, homemade turkey sausage, or a poached egg.

This recipe is also really good topped with sour cream and caviar for a fancier breakfast option.

Don’t forget to season everything

Yes, these cottage cheese waffles are good on their own. But the addition of a sprinkle of all that seasoning makes them over the top delicious!

Personally, I love all Trader Joe’s condiments and always make sure to bring a few jars back to London with me. Plus, it’s often cheaper than what you’ll find online.

However, if you don’t have a Trader Joes’ nearby, I like this everything is seasoned which you can buy on Amazon.

There is also a great unsalted seasoning that you can get. Especially since these waffles are already a bit salty from the smoked salmon and cottage cheese, having a salt-free seasoning is really nice.

Of course, you can also make your own seasoning with a recipe like this.

These waffles can also be enjoyed as a sweet breakfast

Just because cottage cheese waffles are a bit sweet, doesn’t mean you can’t make them sweeter.

I actually like it especially with a drizzle of honey on top. You can also go the traditional pure maple syrup route.

Flourless waffles are different from traditional waffles

While the shape is the same, this healthy waffle recipe is not your typical light and fluffy waffle with a crunchy exterior.

Instead, this recipe makes more of an egg waffle that is soft and almost custard inside. They are more like mine Norwegian heart waffles in terms of texture.

How to make cottage cheese waffles

Making these waffles is very easy as all you need is a blender and a waffle iron.

What you will need to make them

This healthy waffle recipe comes with only 5 ingredients:

• Cook quick oats (gluten free if needed)
• Cottage cheese
• Eggs
• Baking powder
• Coconut oil

TIP: Since there are few ingredients, I recommend using good quality, full fat cottage cheese as it gives your waffles a creamier texture and better taste.

There are only two steps to making these protein-rich waffles

Making these waffles is super simple as you only need one 2 easy steps:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender
2. Pour the batter into a preheated waffle iron

TIP: Let the batter sit for 10 minutes after mixing to give it time to thicken a little.

Cottage cheese waffles are delicious as a snack

These waffles are delicious served plain.

This makes them a perfect finger-food for kids or an easy Tupperware container option for a protein-rich post-gym snack.

More cottage cheese recipes

This cottage cheese waffle recipe is actually adapted from mine Simple Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes. They are just as healthy, and are a good choice if you don’t have a waffle maker or just in the mood for a stack of pancakes instead.

If you don’t have time to cook breakfast, these Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls are a great protein and low carb option..

Another great low carb breakfast is mine Flourless Cottage Cheese Pancakes (coming soon!), which are also keto and diabetes friendly. And the best part is that you only need 3 main ingredients to make them: eggs, almond flour, and cottage cheese.

For a dessert option, you can also do this Healthy Cheesecake with Cottage Cheese. It may sound strange, but trust me when I say that it is as creamy and tangy as a traditional cheesecake, but much healthier and higher in protein.

Cottage cheese waffles make for a protein-rich breakfast that doesn’t need any fancy toppings

I really hope this gluten free waffle recipe makes it to your table soon. It’s definitely a recipe we make when we’re craving a simple but filling breakfast.

Any questions? Feel free to ask in the comments below.