Protein Waffles (gluten free)

These delicious gluten free protein waffles taste like the real thing. But unlike conventional waffles, they are healthy and satisfying. High in protein and made with wholegrain oats, they will keep you feeling full. They are also really easy to make, with just a few ingredients.

Why is this gluten free protein waffle recipe so good?

1. The protein in this healthy waffle recipe comes from natural ingredients: eggs and cottage cheese. There's no need for processed protein powder, and the end result is much nicer. Each serving contains 15g protein. And of course you can easily increase this with your choice of toppings. Eating protein at breakfast will help to fill you up and stop you reaching for sugary snacks partway through the morning.
2. This protein waffle recipe uses wholegrain oats. Wholegrains are higher in fibre, which is vital for gut health, and also helps to keep you feeling full. Oats are also a particularly good source of beta glucan, a specific kind of fibre which has been shown to have a range of health benefits. And providing that you buy certified oats, you'll have gluten free waffles.
3. These protein waffles are also free from added sugars and sweeteners. Some waffle recipes are loaded with sugar. If you want a little more sweetness, just serve your waffles with fruit, or drizzle with a small amount of maple syrup or honey on top.
4. Best of all, these gluten free waffles are so easy to make. There's no need to separate the eggs, so you'll only have one bowl to wash up. If you have a food processor or a blender, it will take less than 5 minutes to make the waffle mixture.

Ingredients

Oats - as the oats will be blitzed in this recipe, any cut of oats is fine. If you'd prefer to make the waffle mix by hand, you'll need oat flour rather than whole oats. Remember, for gluten free waffles you need certified gluten free oats

Cottage cheese - I used fat free cottage cheese, but you can use what you prefer. Just make sure it is plain not flavoured!

Eggs - the recipe is quite forgiving so any size of hens egg is fine.

Baking powder - a small amount adds more lightness. But it's not essential if you don't have any.

Vanilla extract - optional, but adds a nice flavour.

Plus, you'll need a tiny amount of oil or butter to grease your waffle maker.

Using a waffle maker

A waffle iron or waffle maker is essential for this recipe. I use an electric waffle maker, but you could also use a stove top waffle iron. It's really important to preheat the waffle maker properly otherwise your waffles might stick. Mine takes about 10 minutes to preheat thoroughly, but waffle makers do vary. Even if you have a non-stick waffle iron, I think it's best to brush it with a very small amount of butter or oil. I cooked my waffles for 3 minutes, but as waffle makers can differ, you'll need to keep an eye on your waffles and adjust the cooking time accordingly. If you're using a stove top waffle iron, you'll need to turn it and cook each side separately.

You can also use a slight variation of this mixture to make protein pancakes.

Recipe tips for easy protein waffles

Put your waffle maker on to preheat whilst you make the waffle mixture.

Add all the ingredients (except the oil) to a tall jug and blitz with a hand blender until smooth. Or you can make the mix in a stand alone blender or food processor.

Once the waffle maker is hot, brush it with a very thin coating of butter or oil. Then add about 1 tablespoon of mixture to each segment of the waffle maker. The waffle plate should be properly covered with mixture, but not so full that it will squeeze out. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.

Serving suggestions for healthy waffles

Serve warm with whatever combination of fruit, yogurt, nut butter or maple syrup that you enjoy. These protein waffles can also be made ahead of time. Store in the fridge, and when you're ready to eat, heat them through briefly in the toaster. You can also freeze gluten free waffles - simply use the defrost setting on your toaster to heat them through.

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Please note nutritional information is for guidance only.