Mmm...I don't know about you, but I absolutely LOVE having a homemade breakfast on the weekends (or any day of the week really!). It's become a tradition in our house to make a big breakfast on Saturdays, and these waffles have been a staple for several months now.
I am always looking for ways to get extra protein in my diet, and the girls' diets. Ever since I completed the 21-Day Fix back in May and June, I have tried to find easy ways reduce the amount of carbs in my diet, and eat protein at every meal. I started trying out some waffle recipes that were higher in protein, and lower in carbs, and after some refining and tweaking, I have come up with this amazing waffle recipe that our whole family loves! The main ingredients are low fat cottage cheese and eggs, which is where the high protein comes from. It does NOT contain protein powder, because I am not a big fan of food recipes that have protein power in them (unless it's a regular protein shake.)
It only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch of these delicious waffles. They are honestly so good, and it is very likely this will become your new favorite waffle recipe and you'll never go back to the heavy carb-loaded version. Here is the recipe:
High Protein Waffles - makes 4 large waffles
1 c. low fat cottage cheese
6 eggs
1/4 c. oil (I've used canola or coconut and both work!)
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. vanilla
dash of cinnamon to taste (I add a lot!)
Combine all ingredients in a blender, and pour onto hot, greased waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Serve with butter and real maple syrup, or Kendall's favorite - Yogurt! You can also freeze them to enjoy another day. Just pop them in the toaster to re-heat.
I hope you enjoy them! Try them out this weekend, and let me know what you think. I will leave you with this...a few pictures of Kendall devouring them. These waffles have quickly become her favorite meal by far!
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