These low-carb, high-protein waffles are the BEST healthy breakfast. Made with only 5 ingredients, this easy recipe will give you your new go-to waffles.
Protein waffles
These protein waffles are the easiest healthy breakfast recipe! Made with only 5 ingredients and a blender, this recipe will give you low-carb, high-protein crispy waffles in 10 minutes.
These protein waffles have 33g of protein and 300 calories for the whole serving (picture above!). The recipe doesn't use bananas, special flour, or protein powder—only simple, whole ingredients.
If you know me, you know I LOVE pancakes and waffles. I love to use Kodiak Cakes mixes, but when I don't have any, or I want something with more protein, this protein waffle recipe is the way to go.
It's so easy to make a few batches over the weekend and keep them in the freezer for busy mornings. After toasting, it's perfect topped with fruit, nut butter, syrup, or whatever sounds good on waffles!
What ingredients do I need?
This recipe only requires 5 ingredients! All of these common ingredients can be used in other recipes so nothing will go to waste.
- Oats - Old-fashioned or quick oats will work great for this recipe. The oats will be grounded in the blender which will create a flour texture for the waffles.
- Low-fat cottage cheese - Cottage cheese is one of the two protein ingredients for this recipe. The creamy cottage cheese will add a fluffy texture to the waffles (and I promise you won't taste it!)
- Egg whites - The egg whites are the other main protein source for the waffles. Instead of water, using egg whites will add more protein to the batter.
- Vanilla - I'm a firm believer that most recipes are better with vanilla, so just a teaspoon will work for this recipe.
- Cinnamon - Add some cinnamon to this recipe for some additional flavor! Cinnamon also has health benefits like adding antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
What substitutions can I make?
I haven't tried this recipe with any substitutions, other than ratios. I've used more cinnamon, a different kind of cottage cheese, and gluten-free oats, but haven't tested any other ingredients.
If you try any and find that it works, let me know!
Is this recipe healthy?
Each person has their own definition of healthy, and this recipe absolutely is healthy for me! The recipe is packed with protein and has 30 grams per serving. The entire recipe is about 300 calories.
You can add additional toppings like fruit, nut butter, yogurt, whipped cream, or syrup for additional nutritional benefits. I love that I can eat this for breakfast and it will keep me full and fueled until lunch!
How long does this take to make?
This recipe is incredibly quick and easy! It will take 5 minutes for you to gather the ingredients and blend together. There will likely be an additional 5 minutes for cooking the waffles.
What is the process?
- Gather all ingredients and add to a blender.
- Blend well.
- Grease a waffle maker using butter or cooking spray. Add batter.
- Make waffles until you use all of the batter.
- Let cool and enjoy!
When should I make this recipe?
You can make this recipe in the morning right before you need it or at the beginning of the week for a meal prep!
How do I store these?
This recipe is perfect for meal prep! I always make a big batch and store them. You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To heat them up, I recommend using a toaster! It will get them crispier then a microwave.
Looking for more recipes?
If you haven’t guessed, I’m a big breakfast fan! Search my breakfast recipes for more easy, healthy breakfast ideas. Here are some additional pancake and waffle recipes:
Can I have the recipe?
If you try this protein waffles recipe and love it, please rate it and me know your thoughts!
Protein Waffles
Equipment
- Waffle Maker
- Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and add to a blender.
- Blend well.
- Grease a waffle maker using butter or cooking spray. Add batter.
- Make waffles until you use all of the batter.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Paola says
Recipe was extremely easy to follow!
First of all you DO NOT taste the cottage cheese at all and they do come out super fluffy and delicious. I added semi sweet chocolate morsels for my preference at the end and they were awesome! I made mine into pancakes and great consistency, not dry at all as some protein pancakes can be.
Totally recommend 🙂
Nicole says
Made these today in pancake form and they were so yummy. I was hesitant about the cottage cheese but I couldn’t taste it at all. The flavor is so neutral that I’m going to try and make these as crepes, sweet and savory style.
Montana says
I've tried these in both the waffle and pancake form, and both are great, although I do slightly prefer the waffle form (they just don't puff up as much in the pancake form). This recipe literally couldn't get any easier either! The taste and texture is fantastic, and it's so easy to create variations (like adding a scoop of pumpkin puree, chocolate chips, strawberries, blueberries, coconut, etc.). Could not recommend this more!!
Tessa says
these are amazing! I love how high in protein they are... helps you hit your protein macros SUPER easily when you have a breakfast like this! Love the flavor and they pair well with any topping!
JennU says
These are so good and very quick & easy to make! I have tried them as waffles and pancakes, and both taste great! The waffles are light and crispy. Definitely recommend!
HB says
How many waffles per serving?
Jordan Smith says
It depends on the size of the waffle maker but either 3 regular-sized waffles or 5 mini-sized waffles.
zzz says
I have a "Dash Mini Maker - Waffle" that is a 4" cooking surface-- is this similar in size to the 5 mini waffles you refer to for a serving? I'm excited to try this recipe regardless!
Jordan Smith says
Yes, I bet one serving will make about 5 waffles that size! Let me know how they turn out!
Erica says
I am sorry if this sounds silly but is the nutritional information for the whole batch, or each waffle. For example in your response above it says this recipe can make 5 mini waffles. Does each mini waffle have 33 grams of protein or is that for all 5?
Megan says
That’s the nutritional info for the entire batch!
Gracie C. says
Delicious and easy!!! Can’t believe there’s 33g of protein without any protein powder. These will become a staple in my meal prep breakfast rotations!
Julie Miller says
So easy and so yummy! Toddler and husband approved.
Bridget says
Can I use Quaker quick oats? Or what do You recommend?
Jordan Smith says
Yes you can use quick oats! I know people have tried this with quick and instant oats.
Stephanie says
Could I use the full egg, rather than egg white? I know this would increase the fat, but would the waffles still turn out okay? I am so excited to try these!
Jordan Smith says
Yes, you could use the full egg! It will change the nutrition but should still blend well into the batter. Let me know how it works!
Kel says
These waffles are absolutely amazing! So versatile to make either sweet or savory with the toppings you choose. They are my new breakfast staple!! Yummmmm-o!!
Shayla says
These are so delicious! They have a great flavor and the consistency is excellent as well. They reheat well in a toaster if you meal prep them or have extras leftover. I use my mini waffle maker, and it is great! However, be cautious not to overfill the waffle iron. That’s a personal error though! ?
Joy says
My new favorite protein waffles! Most protein waffles I’ve tried have ended up being flat and not tasting very good. I saw these and decided to give them a try (because the protein count got me ?). To my surprise, I opened my waffle iron and saw a FLUFFY waffle! They’re delicious, and just like a normals waffle! You needed to try these yesterday.
Mae says
SO SO SO GOOD! Tasted like a cinnamon roll in a waffle! Topped it with protein cookie butter and oh my gosh. I want to have it every day! LOVE LOVE!
Breez says
So so so yummy! I've already made them three times this week and my fiancé loves 'em too!