Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Waffles (Gluten-Free) Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Almond Flour Waffles are a delicious and gluten-free breakfast option. Made with creamy cottage cheese and a blend of almond and gluten-free flours, these waffles are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Enhanced with a touch of maple syrup and vanilla extract, they offer a subtle sweetness that’s perfect for a nutritious morning meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 curdles have disappeared, which usually takes 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 you have a thick, smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough waffles.
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Cook Waffles: Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron—amount depends on your waffle maker size—and cook according to your machine’s settings until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Let the waffles cool slightly before serving. This allows the texture to set perfectly for a tender inside and crisp outside.
Notes
- Do not overblend the batter after adding the dry ingredients to maintain waffle tenderness.
- You can substitute light olive oil with melted coconut oil or any mild vegetable oil if preferred.
- Letting the waffles cool a bit improves their texture and prevents sogginess.
- Maple syrup can be adjusted or omitted according to your desired sweetness level.
- Ensure your gluten-free flour blend is suitable for baking to maintain waffle structure.
