The Ultimate Fluffy High Protein Waffle Recipe
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Make waffles that are high in protein using a blend of whey isolate and cottage cheese for a fluffy texture and satisfying breakfast.
- Author: amyrosewood
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla whey protein isolate
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the plates if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese, almond milk, egg yolks, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is mostly mixed. Do not overmix.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the batter in two additions until just incorporated. This adds air for fluffiness.
- Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to your iron’s instructions until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For non-chalky protein waffles, ensure you blend the cottage cheese completely smooth before mixing.
- If you prefer a different protein, substitute whey with casein or a plant-based blend, adjusting liquid slightly if the batter seems too thick.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- For low sugar high protein waffles, use unflavored protein powder and skip added sweeteners in the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 95