Matcha Cottage Cheese Protein Waffles area matcha match-up made in heaven. Enjoy the benefits of matcha green tea in a filling breakfast that will fuel your morning. With 251 calories and 25g protein for a generous three-waffle stack, this is a protein breakfast idea you’ll want to put on repeat.
I upgraded my already amazing cottage cheese waffles, I make on repeat by adding a few teaspoons of matcha green tea powder to the batter. Love the vibrant color of matcha green tea powder, and also the benefits which include non-jittery energy, anti-oxidants, metabolism support and more.
Another thing I love about these matcha waffles are that they are lightly sweet and don’t need any syrup. Of course, you can drizzle with syrup . . . but without syrup, they are perfect for taking on the go!
INGREDIENT TIPS FOR PROTEIN MATCHA WAFFLES
Flour: You can make with a traditional all-purpose flour, or a gluten-free baking blend (I use Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour with great results. This recipe is not really meant for heavier alternative flours like almond flour, green banana flour, coconut flour, etc. – and thusly, those are not recommended.
Cottage Cheese: Even if you think you aren’t a cottage cheese fan, you are going to love these delicious protein waffles. The cottage cheese is blended smooth into the batter and you won’t even know it’s there – except you get a huge protein boost. I would recommend using 2% cottage cheese (or even 4%) over no-fat cottage cheese.
Protein Powder: Use the type and brand that you like – I’ve made batches with plant-based (Nuzest) and also whey protein. Both are great. Depending on the powder you “may” need to add a skosh more milk when blending the batter – it should be thicker than runnier though, so don’t over do.
Matcha: I’m a fan of Jade Leaf Matcha, it’s the #1 selling farm-direct organic Japanese matcha green tea powder in the U.S. For this recipe, I’m using the pure culinary matcha, not one of their amazing matcha latte mixes (which I do recommend for your waffle-accompanying beverage experience). Through May 10, 2024 use code NMDVIP20 to save 20% at JadeLeafMatcha.com.
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Matcha Green Tea Waffles are made with protein powder and blended cottage cheese for a protein-packed, low-cal breakfast that will satisfy you all morning. Lightly sweet with no added sugar, so no syrup needed – take on the go! Gluten-free option.
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk of choice
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder or unflavored collagen powder with a few drops of liquid stevia or monkfruit
- ½ cup flour blend like bob’s red mill gluten blend or a traditional all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp matcha powder
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Add eggs, milk, cottage cheese and vanilla to blender; blend until smooth.
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Add baking powder and protein powder, and matcha powder and blend until smooth.
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Add flour half at a time, blending and scraping down sides between.
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Cooking in hot waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. I used a Dash mini waffle iron to make 9 waffles. A traditional 4-square iron will make about 2 big waffles (eg: 8 squares).
I used Cup 4 Cup and a beef isolate protein powder I had on hand. These were soooo good! I will make these again.
I love anything with matcha, and this one really had the flavors I was craving. It was super easy to make, and so love that it’s protein-packed, too. I will definitely make this again!
I made this for breakfast and it was so delicious! Added some fresh berries as toppings too! I can’t wait to try making it again!
The vibrant green color of the matcha waffles is so visually appealing. It makes breakfast feel extra special!
I was looking for healthier waffle recipes and this is truly a great find! Adding cottage cheese in the batter made all the difference!
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