Description

These Cottage Cheese Waffles are a delicious twist on traditional waffles, offering a creamy texture and added protein from cottage cheese. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch, they combine simple ingredients into light, fluffy waffles with a hint of sweetness and vanilla. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite toppings, these waffles are sure to become a staple in your morning routine.

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

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Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar until well combined.
Blend Wet Ingredients: Place the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no large curds visible.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently to combine. Add milk gradually, a tablespoon or two at a time, mixing just enough to achieve a pourable batter consistency without overmixing.
Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease or oil the surfaces to prevent sticking.
Cook Waffles: Pour just under half a cup of batter into each waffle cavity. Cook the waffles until they turn golden brown and crisp, usually about 3 to 5 minutes depending on your waffle iron settings and personal preference.
Serve and Store: Remove waffles carefully and serve warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, syrup, or yogurt. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk to thin it slightly.
Using small curd cottage cheese helps achieve a smoother texture after blending.
For extra flavor, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
Waffles can be reheated in a toaster or oven to restore crispness.
Can substitute canola oil with melted butter or other neutral oils as preferred.