Easy Low Carb Keto Cottage Cheese Protein Waffles

These easy 3 ingredient cottage cheese waffles have 25 grams of protein for 2 delicious keto waffles and just 2 grams of total carbs! The best part about this easy recipe is that no flours are needed and it's ready in under 10 minutes! 

Flour Free Cottage Cheese Low Carb Waffles

These fluffy waffles don't need almond flour, or any alternative flours to make them! In fact no special ingredients at all!

The waffle batter has just three ingredients you most likely have already in your low carb kitchen and pantry. 

​Perfect for busy mornings and easy to meal prep! Whether you're following a keto diet, low carb diet, or just wanting to reduce your sugar intake, this is a great recipe for all diets!

No added sugar, low carb waffle recipe that makes for a delicious breakfast! 

​The basic cottage cheese waffle recipe consists of  3 simple ingredients; cottage cheese, eggs and unflavored whey protein powder.

I've also added additional ingredients to make 6 more flavors of these healthy protein waffles; vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter and banana bread waffle recipe.

​The basic waffle recipe is the perfect base for savory keto sandwiches or keto pizza. The chocolate waffle recipe is a delicious recipe when your sweet tooth is craving! 

Carbs in Traditional Waffles

​According to the app Cronometer, regular waffles, store bought frozen waffles, 1 medium 4 inch round has 14.4 grams of carbs and just 2.3 grams of protein.

Not much protein, which will leave you hunger in less than an hour.  Having 25-30 grams of protein per meal is a great way to stave off hunger and cravings. 

​Carbs in our High Protein Waffle Recipe

​At the bottom of this post is the recipe card that includes all nutritional information for the basic cottage cheese waffle with an incredible fluffy texture.

Since there is no dietary fiber in these healthy waffles, the total and net carbs are exactly the same with just 2 grams. Two waffles provides 25 g protein which is very satiating and satisfying! 

Best Waffle Iron

Mini Dash Waffle Maker- if you just want to make the 6 waffles for this recipe, this is the easiest waffle iron to use. 

​Belgian Waffle Maker- If you want to do a larger batch of waffles, double the recipe which will make 12 waffles and use this Belgian waffle maker to cook more at once. 

​Best Cottage Cheese Brands

Full-fat cottage cheese is best for this, either 4% or 2% creamy cottage cheese will yield the best results for fluffy waffles. 

​You can find many options for cottage cheese at your local grocery store, but specific brands vary in taste and texture. 

I don't recommend fat free cottage cheese because it won't be as satisfying as full fat cottage cheese or as creamy. 

I like to use lactose free cottage cheese since my daughter and I both have lactose intolerance.

The brand I like best is Green Valley organic, but Lactaid is also a great brand as is the Good Culture brand.

Can I swap cottage cheese?

You could probably swap the cottage cheese with plain Greek yogurt but you would not have the same protein as with using cottage cheese.

Lactaid 4% Cottage Cheese nutritional info according to the app Cronometer in ½ cup serving has 13 g protein, 5 g total grams of carbs, 5 g fat and 110 calories along with a good amount of calcium, potassium and sodium.

​Can I swap the whey protein powder?

I would not recommending swapping the whey protein powder. I tested this recipe swapping the whey with egg white protein powder and the texture was dry and not fluffy at all. 

Do not swap with collagen or beef protein powder as readers have tested and let me know, neither worked.

​Storage

You can store these high protein waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze individual servings in freezer bags for up to 3 months.

To reheat, simply take from freezer and place in a toaster oven for 3-5 minutes until you have crispy waffles. 

Favorite Toppings

Instead of using real maple syrup which will kick you our of ketosis and can cause sugar cravings for many people, try this sugar free maple syrup from the Lakanto brand. If you prefer honey, try this Allulose honey syrup!

​Sugar Free Whipped Cream is delicious on top of the chocolate or peanut butter gluten-free waffles. 

​Mix some nut butter like peanut butter with a little melted butter and you can add a drizzle over your peanut butter waffles as I did for my pictures. 

​Sugar Free Chocolate chips from the brand Lily's sweets is what I used melted together with a little butter and then spread over the chocolate cottage cheese waffles for a sweet treat! 

​More High Protein Breakfast Recipes

​Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes

High Protein Chocolate Smoothie

Cottage Cheese Bread

Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins

Scrambled Egg Protein Pudding

Whey Protein Research

Whey protein, rich in muscle-building amino acids—especially leucine—is one of the best protein sources for increasing muscle protein synthesis, and thus, the growth of lean muscle. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7049534/

Whey protein has been shown to decrease hunger, the desire to eat, and food consumption in obese adults. After 12 weeks, body fat was significantly reduced compared to controls. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28730743/

It has also been shown to significantly moderate blood glucose levels 30 minutes post-consumption.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26987021/