High Protein Cottage Cheese Oat Waffles are a healthy and easy breakfast you can feel good about. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, and cottage cheese, these waffles are naturally sweet, high in protein, and come together in a blender. They’re soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and perfect for topping with fruit, honey, or your favorite spread.
For more yummy cottage cheese breakfast recipes try my cottage cheese chia pudding, cottage cheese pancakes or my blueberry cottage cheese toast.
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Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make and ready in less than 25 minutes.
It is vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be made dairy-free.
It’s high in protein thanks to the eggs, cottage cheese, and protein powder.
It’s perfect for meal prep or a quick weekday breakfast.
It’s made with wholesome, simple ingredients you likely already have.
Ingredients for blender oatmeal cottage cheese waffles
- Ripe banana – Adds natural sweetness and moisture
- Eggs – Provide structure and help bind the batter
- Cottage cheese (preferably full fat) – Adds creaminess, moisture, and protein
- Cinnamon – Adds warmth and subtle spice
- Baking powder – Helps the waffles rise and become fluffy
- Salt – Enhances the overall flavor
- Oats – Serve as the base, adding fiber and whole grain texture
- Milk of choice – Helps blend the batter to a pourable consistency
- Vanilla extract – Adds a hint of sweetness and flavor depth
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- cottage cheese - You can sub greek yogurt or coconut yogurt.
- cinnamon - this can be omitted if you don't like it.
- Milk - vegan or regular milk works here. I used whole milk.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Gluten Free High Protein Waffles
- Step 1: Add all ingredients to blender and blend.
- Step 2: Add batter to waffle maker and cook.
- Step 3: Serve with your favorite toppings and dig in.
Storage instructions
You can store the extra waffles in a sealed container for up to 3 days or you can freeze them and reheat at your leisure. I pop mine from frozen into the toaster to reheat.
Equipment
You need a waffle maker and blender or food processor for this recipe. I love this mini waffle maker.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a good quality cottage cheese for the best tasting pancakes. I love Kalona Super Natural or Good Culture.
To make these extra crispy you can pop them in the toaster.
Recipe FAQS
Oats naturally do not have gluten, use certified gluten free oats to ensure no cross contamination.
Yes! These waffles are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, cottage cheese, and eggs. They’re high in protein, naturally sweetened with banana, and free of refined flour and sugar. They're a balanced, nutrient-dense option for breakfast or a snack.
I do not suggest leaving out the banana as this will affect the texture. These waffles do not have a strong banana flavor, I barely taste it. The banana does add nice texture and flavor.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Oat Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese I recommend full fat
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 2 cups oats use certified gluten free if needed
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add batter to waffle maker and cook to instructions. If you use a big belgian waffle maker, this will make 2 waffles. I used a mini waffle make and it made 9 waffles.
- Serve waffles with your favorite toppings and enjoy. I went with honey and fruit.
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