Ingredients:
- 1 cup (80g) Rolled Oats
- 1 scoop (30g) Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
- 1/2 cup (115g) Low-fat Cottage Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
Instructions:
- Pulverize the oats. Place the 1 cup of rolled oats into a blender and pulse until they resemble a fine powder. Note: This ensures your waffles aren't gritty.
- Add dry boosters. Toss in the protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse once just to combine the dry goods.
- Incorporate wet ingredients. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract directly into the blender.
- Blitz until silky. Blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds until the batter is completely smooth. Note: If it’s too thick, add one tablespoon of milk.
- Let it rest. Pour the batter into a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes until the oats hydrate and thicken.
- Prep the iron. Grease your waffle iron lightly and wait for the 'ready' light to blink.
- Pour and spread. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto the center of the iron. Note: Don't overfill, or it will leak out the sides.
- Sizzle and bake. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until steam stops escaping the sides.
- The extraction. Carefully lift the waffle with a silicone fork. It should be golden brown and firm.
- Cool on a rack. Place the finished waffle on a wire cooling rack for 60 seconds. Note: This prevents the bottom from getting soggy while you cook the rest.