Cooking and Meal Prep Recipes Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Waffles By Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN Stephanie Forsythe, MS, RDN, CNSC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist who has developed recipes and blog content for Savor Health. Learn about our editorial process Updated on February 28, 2022 Medically reviewed Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and nutrition and exercise healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN Medically reviewed by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN Kristy is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist and trained culinary professional. She has worked in a variety of settings, including MSKCC and Rouge Tomate. Learn about our Medical Review Board Print Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN (186 ratings) Total Time: 25 min Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 20 min Servings: 4 (1 waffle each) Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 341 calories 12g fat 31g carbs 26g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 (1 waffle each) Amount per serving Calories 341 % Daily Value* Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 197mg 66% Sodium 454mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 5g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 26g Vitamin D 1mcg 5% Calcium 160mg 12% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 343mg 7% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Most waffle recipes call for melted butter, added sugar, and leavening ingredients like baking powder and baking soda. But this revamped oat waffle recipe focuses on high protein ingredients like eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, and ground flaxseeds that get blended up with rolled oats and a splash of vanilla extract to create a seriously tasty and good-for-you waffle. More research is showing that spreading the intake of protein throughout the day can help enhance muscle growth and synthesis. Many people eat too little protein for breakfast, a fair amount of protein for lunch, and too much protein for dinner. Evenly distributing your protein intake to approximately 30 grams of protein each at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, can help you preserve lean body mass, which may also help prevent chronic disease in the long term. Try this oatmeal cottage cheese waffle breakfast recipe to start your day off on the right foot. Ingredients 4 large eggs 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese 2 tbsp ground flaxseed 1/4 cup water 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract Preparation Place all ingredients listed above in a blender and blend until evenly mixed and smooth. Heat a waffle iron. Lightly coat with oil or spray with non-stick spray. Place a heaping 1/2 cup of batter onto the waffle iron and cook 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter. You should have 4 waffles at the end. Variations and Substitutions While these oatmeal cottage cheese waffles are great on their own, they're also great with mix-ins. Try stirring a cup of blueberries into the waffle batter for a juicy antioxidant and fiber boost. Slice or mash a banana and fold it into the batter for a creamy, potassium-rich addition. Or for an extra special treat, try adding mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Cooking and Serving Tips Decorate your breakfast plate. Add a dollop of yogurt, extra chopped fresh fruit, sliced or chopped toasted nuts, or nut butter spread. Waffles deserve more than just maple syrup as a topping! These toppings not only make the waffles more fun to eat but can also add nutritional benefits, too. Make a big batch of waffles on the weekend and cook them all to ensure you eat a healthy breakfast all week long. After they cool, store the leftovers in an airtight container. In the morning, simply pop a waffle into the toaster and add your favorite toppings. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! 1 Source Verywell Fit uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Ten haaf D, Van Dongen E, Nuijten M, Eijsvogels T, De Groot L, Hopman M. Protein intake and distribution in relation to physical functioning and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly people: Acknowledging the role of physical activity. Nutrients. 2018;10(4). doi:10.3390/nu10040506 By Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN Stephanie Forsythe, MS, RDN, CNSC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist who has developed recipes and blog content for Savor Health. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Helpful Report an Error Other Submit Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from companies that partner with and compensate Verywell Fit for displaying their offer. These partnerships do not impact our editorial choices or otherwise influence our editorial content.