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    "Home" » Recipes » Healthy Breakfast Recipes

    Protein Waffles (gluten free)

    Published: Jul 30, 2021 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Wendy

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    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.

    Gluten free protein waffles with raspberries and blueberries

    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

    Ingredients for gluten free waffles

    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.

    Healthy waffle recipe step by step

    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.

    Easy protein waffles (gluten free)

    Other healthy gluten free breakfast recipes you might enjoy

    • Cottage Cheese Pancakes
    • Oat Flour Pancakes
    • Healthy apple muffins
    • Low Sugar Berry Jam

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    Gluten free protein waffles

    Protein Waffles (gluten free)

    Wendy
    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.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Healthy
    Servings 2
    Calories 187 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 100 g cottage cheese ½ cup
    • 40 g gluten free oats ½ cup
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder (gluten free)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
    • butter or olive oil for greasing

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your waffle maker on a medium setting.
    • Add the oats, cottage cheese, eggs, baking powder and vanilla extract (if using) to a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth.
    • Brush the hot waffle plates with a very thin coat of oil or butter. Add about a tablespoon of mixture to each section of the waffle plate. It should be well coated, but not so thick that it will squeeze out. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.

    Notes

    1. If you are not using a food processor or blender, you'll need to use oat flour rather than whole oats. Mix all the ingredients (except the oil or butter) together with a hand whisk.
    2. If you are using a stove top waffle maker rather than an electric one, cook each side of the waffles separately.
    3. Even if your waffle maker has a non-stick coating, I still find it best to lightly oil the plates to ensure your waffles are easy to remove.
    4. Waffles are best served warm. If you want to make them in advance, heat them through briefly in a toaster.
    5. For gluten free waffles, ensure that both oats and baking powder are certified gluten free.
    Keyword Gluten free, high protein, waffles

    Please note nutritional information is for guidance only.

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