Description
These Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Waffles are a delicious, protein-rich breakfast option perfect for those seeking a grain-free and nutritious start to their day. Made with almond flour and cottage cheese, they offer a tender and fluffy texture with a subtle sweetness from maple syrup and vanilla.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour (224g)
- 1/3 cup gluten-free flour (50g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Add 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons light olive oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and the cottage cheese curds have disappeared completely, which should take about 15-30 seconds.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add 2 cups almond flour, 1/3 cup gluten-free flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the blender. Pulse just until the ingredients are incorporated and the batter is thick and smooth. Be careful not to overmix to avoid tough waffles.
- Preheat and Cook Waffles: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, using the amount suitable for your waffle maker size. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Allow the waffles to cool slightly before serving to let the texture set perfectly and enjoy a warm, flavorful breakfast.
Notes
- Use light olive oil for a mild flavor; other neutral oils can be substituted if preferred.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep waffles tender.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the waffle maker; watch for golden brown color and crisp edges as indicators of doneness.
- Waffles can be kept warm in a low oven while preparing additional batches.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute cottage cheese with a similar quantity of silken tofu or a dairy-free yogurt, adjusting moisture as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
