Strawberry Banana Cottage Cheese Waffles

I can’t get sufficient of those PINK waffles, and neither can my son, Gus! I’m talkin’ strawberry banana cottage cheese waffles that aren’t solely completely fluffy and flavorful, they’re protein-packed (13g per waffle!) because of the cottage cheese. A win-win in my breakfast e book!

A waffle topped with a pat of butter is shown alongside sliced bananas, strawberries, and a small glass of syrup on a dark surface.

These strawberry banana cottage cheese waffles are on REPEAT on the breakfast menu at my home! They’ve acquired every thing you’re keen on a few conventional waffle, however turned pink with a candy strawberry taste because of freeze dried strawberries. They’re simply so dang enjoyable.

I ❤️ to make a giant ol’ batch of those pink waffles to maintain within the freezer, after which pop ’em within the toaster within the morning for my kiddo.

13g of protein per waffle! aka the proper technique to begin the day 😁
A enjoyable twist on my extremely widespread blended cottage cheese waffles, besides we made ’em PINK because of freeze-dried strawberries (I imply, HOW FUN!)
Brief checklist of simple substances like all-purpose flour, blended cottage cheese, eggs, and almond milk.
GREAT for meal prep — simply retailer your waffles within the freezer, and pop within the toaster while you’re able to take pleasure in.

A stack of waffles topped with blueberries, raspberries, banana slices, and drizzled with syrup on a round white plate.

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Blended Cottage Cheese Waffles

These blended cottage cheese waffles provide a extra conventional taste profile whereas nonetheless packing all of the protein. You’ll love ’em!

A close-up of a waffle topped with a scoop of butter and syrup, with sliced strawberries and a partially peeled banana in the background.

These waffles will maintain in an air-tight container within the fridge for 3-5 days, and might simply be reheated both within the toaster or microwave. This makes these waffles a terrific possibility for a fast breakfast all through the week!

It is a nice recipe to both meal prep for the week or whip up a double or triple batch after which retailer within the freezer to have readily available. So, how do you freeze waffles?

First, let your waffles cool fully. The explanation I do that is in order that the waffles can come all the way down to room temperature and cease producing a lot moisture (steam). This can stop freezer burn within the freezer and assist your waffles keep good and recent.
Tightly wrap waffles in a chunk of plastic wrap, or place in a freezer-safe bag. Ensure that to take away as a lot air as doable, which may even assist to forestall freezer burn.
Place waffles within the freezer and freeze for as much as 3 months.

Possibility 1: Thaw waffles within the fridge in a single day. Then, microwave for 60 seconds within the morning.
Possibility 2 (beneficial): Lower frozen waffles in half and place within the toaster and toast on medium. I like to recommend this selection because it offers you a crispier waffle!

First, preheat your waffle iron to medium warmth.
Make a powder out of the freeze-dried strawberries. Add the strawberries to a clear espresso grinder or a small meals processor. Course of the strawberries till a powder kinds. It ought to be slightly greater than 1/4 cup of powder.
In a big bowl combine collectively all the dry substances. Put aside.
Add the cottage cheese, almond milk and banana to a high-speed blender and mix till easy.
Switch the blended cottage cheese combination to a big mixing bowl. Whisk within the egg and melted coconut oil.
Slowly add the dry substances to the moist. Combine till mixed.
Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray on each side. Then, scoop in about ½ cup of batter. Shut the waffle iron and prepare dinner for 2-3 minutes.
Serve along with your favourite waffle toppings.