Description

These Cottage Cheese Waffles combine the creamy texture of cottage cheese with a hint of vanilla and brown sugar for a deliciously moist and tender waffle. Perfect for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch, they cook up golden and crisp on the outside while staying soft inside. Easily adaptable with your choice of oil and toppings, these waffles are a delightful way to start your day.

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 (2% milkfat preferred)
2-3 tablespoons milk, to thin batter if needed

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Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar until evenly mixed to ensure consistent flavor and texture throughout the batter.
Blend Wet Ingredients: Place the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and canola oil into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture turns smooth and creamy, breaking down the curds for a uniform batter.
Mix Batter: Pour the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently just until combined; then gradually add the milk a tablespoon or two at a time as needed, mixing carefully to achieve a thick but pourable waffle batter.
Preheat and Prepare Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Grease or oil the waffle plates thoroughly to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
Cook Waffles: Pour just under ½ cup of batter into each waffle cavity. Close the iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp to your preferred doneness, typically about 3 to 5 minutes depending on your machine and settings.
Serve and Store: Carefully remove waffles from the iron and serve warm with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, syrup, or yogurt. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Using small curd cottage cheese helps achieve a smoother batter when blended.
Adjust milk quantity to get the right batter consistency – it should be thick but easy to pour.
Greasing the waffle iron well is essential to prevent sticking and to get crispy edges.
Leftover waffles can be reheated in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
You can substitute canola oil with other mild-flavored oils like vegetable or light olive oil.