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!
Tricia says
Cottage cheese grosses me out but I thought I would try this recipe because Jordosworld recipes haven’t let me down yet....and I’m so glad I did!! Fluffy and the the vanilla and cinnamon add great flavor. I topped mine with strawberries and cool whip with more cinnamon. I’ll be making these at least once a week! Fast and easy to make too
Jessica says
These are so good and easy to make! I’ve made them twice now. First time I subbed plain fage greek yogurt for the cottage cheese (because mine was expired) and they still turned out great! This time I also added a little butter extract to get that flavor and they were PERFECT!! Topped with some raspberries and maple syrup. So so good!
Katie says
I make these every weekend and freeze them. On weekday mornings I pull a couple out of the freezer and heat them in the toaster. They are delicious and fluffy and so filling! I highly recommend them!
Annie says
This recipe is AMAZING! Ive never been a big breakfast fan, but with this recipe I look forward to eating breakfast! Super easy to make and sooo yummy! I add some dark chocolate chips and I’ve been eating them everyday for weeks!!!
Helen Worthington says
I make a few batches of these at a time. I have never froze them because they go too fast. I put them in a zip lock bag in fridge. I place a folded paper towel in the bag to absorb the added moisture so they do not get soggy. I find the pancakes have more moisture than the waffles. My husband and son often eat them for snacks My son eats them cold. I like to toast them to get that added crunch and then add toppings from sweet to savory. So good and so good for you.
Ashley says
Oh man I am so happy I found this recipe 🙌🏻 Easily fits into my macro count and they are so delicious! Can’t wait to try different add ins and toppings! My 5 and 3 yr old gave it 2 thumbs up!
Katie Blomker says
These waffles were great! I didn’t have oats so I subbed them out for kodiak cakes mix, everything else I kept the same. So yummy!
Becky says
One of my favorite breakfasts lately! So simple and SO filling!
Kate says
Super quickly and easy- do not taste the cottage cheese at all. I made pancakes and added blueberries with a few sprinkles and some PB Fit that was runny on top. So good!
Tiffany says
Amazing, easy, delicious!! Just heated up some frozen berries in the microwave to top these!! Will definitely be making these over and over! Great base recipe so you can enjoy them with whatever toppings you like. Love the high protein without using protein powder. Genius. Thank you!!
Jessica says
These were incredibly easy to make and so stinking good! My kids ate them too with zero complaints! Such a good sized serving too. These will be made on repeat at my house!
Angela says
These are great waffles to make for the whole family. Topped with nut butter, syrup and also fried egg for a more savory breakfast.
Kadie says
My husband and I love these waffles! We even splurged and got the waffle maker you said you use too! So great with berries and syrup and yet still getting all the protein!
I am finding that mine come out more flimsy and less with a “crisp” or firmness to them. Is this the same for you before you freeze them and then toast them? Would love for them to be just a tad less soft if you have any tips!
Sally Foster says
These waffles are so tasty and filling. I make a big batch on Sunday and my husband and I heat them up in the mornings. I was eating oatmeal but it wasn’t keeping me Full long enough. With these, I get the healthy oats I want along with the protein that keeps me fuller longer!
Sarah G says
Jordo, like Leslie Knope, knows good waffles. Make this recipe.