Banana Cream Cottage Cheese Waffles
A fun higher protein twist on waffles using simple ingredients, these have a flour, cottage cheese and banana base. With the addition of protein powder you not only get a protein boost but a delicious vanilla flavor.
The creamy cottage cheese and banana mixture gives the waffles a sweet and rich texture while still having the look, feel and golden brown crisp of regular waffles.
There’s added protein from protein powder and no added sugar, making this sweet breakfast treat as healthy as it delicious. The best part is it’s so simple to throw everything into the blender then add to the waffle iron for a quick breakfast with a crispy outside and fluffy and rich inside.
I make a big batch to meal prep on Sunday and dig in with our favorite toppings and a side of Homemade Maple Chicken Sausage Breakfast Patties. I use the extra waffles throughout the week as an easy grab-and-go breakfast. Just pop the cooked waffles into a toaster oven to bring them back to life and you’re all set.
For more high-protein breakfasts, try high protein French toast, protein pancakes or our protein waffle recipe. If you’re feeling crazy, add a drizzle of low calorie peanut butter syrup.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 8 grams of protein and 107 calories per waffle.
- Only 2 simple steps.
- Easy recipe to make on busy mornings.
Why cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese is high in protein and low in calories and fat. The creamy texture makes it the perfect base for everything from 2 ingredient pizza crust to a ricotta substitute in my cottage cheese spinach lasagna and of course, these waffles. Try these easy high protein cottage cheese dishes to really be amazed at what cottage cheese can do.
You can choose between non-fat cottage cheese, low-fat or high-fat. The higher the fat content the richer and creamier your dishes will be.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for these high protein waffles. See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions.
- Banana: the riper the banana, the sweeter the waffles will be.
- Cottage Cheese: we’re using low-fat but 5% full-fat cottage cheese or 2% low-fat cottage cheese works. The higher the fat, the richer the waffle.
- Honey: sweetens the waffles. You can substitute it with maple syrup.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: using PEScience gourmet vanilla protein powder, use code OHSNAP to save. Use your favorite as it will dictate and flavor and sweetness of the waffles.
- Large Eggs
- All-Purpose Flour: can also use gluten-free flour.
- Milk: can use any type of milk, including plant-based.
Variations
- Add your favorite toppings: fresh fruit, chocolate chips, peanut butter, real maple syrup, butter etc.
- Add a drizzle of low calorie peanut butter syrup to really elevate your pancakes.
Dietary Modifications
- For gluten-free use Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Flour and ensure your protein powder is free of gluten.
- I do not suggest trying to make dairy-free.
How to make these cottage cheese protein waffles (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: blend
Add all the ingredients to the base of a high speed blender (image 1).
Blend until the waffle batter is smooth (image 2).
Step 2: make the waffles
Heat a small single size waffle maker and spray with cooking spray. Add ¼ cup of batter to the waffle maker (image 3) and cook until cooked through and browed.
Repeat with the remaining waffle mix (image 4). Optional, to make them extra crispy you can toast them after.
Expert Tip!
I find the waffles crisp up better if I do not spray the waffle maker each time. It also helps to toast them after if you want extra crispy waffles.
Recipe FAQs
Store your waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Yes, these are freezer friendly. Store in a freezer safe container and pull them out when ready to eat. Reheat in a toaster oven to crisp up the outside.
I suggest reheating in the toasted or even the air fryer.
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Cottage Cheese Waffles
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Equipment
- 1 High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana 117g
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (2% or 5%) 110g
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Heat a small single waffle waffle maker and spray with nonstick spray. Add ¼ cup of the waffle batter to the waffle maker and cook until cooked through and browned. Repeat with the remaining waffle mix.
Notes
- I find the waffles crisp up better if I do not spray the waffle maker each time. It also helps to toast them after if you want extra crispy waffles. 5% cottage cheese for fuller richer flavor.
- Using PEScience gourmet vanilla protein powder.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
Just made these!!! I’ve tried many homemade recipes for waffles, but none taste like these. These are so good you can eat them without any syrup or topping!! I was skeptical because of the use of protein powder, but these will definitely become a staple at our house. Delicious!
So happy to hear you loved them, thank you!