Apple Spice Protein Waffles

And we mean protein. The cottage cheese and protein powder combo forms a power couple that gives this gluten free Apple Spice Protein Waffles recipe a whopping 15 grams of protein — more than you’ll find in 2 eggs! Besides providing a nourishing and filling start to your day, the recipe is also a sensorial delight. The apple pie spice, toasty brown waffles and apples all work together to make this breakfast look, smell and taste just like fall on a plate.

Nourish

Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings6

Cook Time30 Minutes

Ingredients

FOR THE APPLE SPICE PROTEIN WAFFLES: 2 large eggs

1 cup 2% low fat cottage cheese

1 cup milk

½ cup avocado oil

1 ½ cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour

½ cup vanilla protein powder

¼ cup packed brown sugar

½ teaspoon xanthan gum

4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder

2 teaspoons L&B Apple Pie Spice

¼ teaspoon salt

Whipped cream, for serving

Maple syrup, for serving

FOR THE STEWED APPLES: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 honeycrisp apples, cored and medium diced

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

½ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

½ teaspoon L&B Apple Pie Spice

Pinch kosher salt

Directions

TO MAKE THE WAFFLES: Heat a waffle iron to medium heat.
In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, and oil. Blend on medium speed until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the blended ingredients with the gluten free flour, protein powder, brown sugar, xanthan gum, baking powder, apple pie spice, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, add 3/4 cup of waffle batter, and cook according to the waffle iron instructions.
Place the waffle on a cooling rack and repeat step 4 with the remaining batter.
TO MAKE THE STEWED APPLES: Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, sugar, lemon juice, apple pie spice, and salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
TO SERVE THE WAFFLES: Top with the stewed apples and whipped cream. Serve with maple syrup.

10 minutes

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

Directions

TO MAKE THE WAFFLES: Heat a waffle iron to medium heat.
In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, and oil. Blend on medium speed until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the blended ingredients with the gluten free flour, protein powder, brown sugar, xanthan gum, baking powder, apple pie spice, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, add 3/4 cup of waffle batter, and cook according to the waffle iron instructions.
Place the waffle on a cooling rack and repeat step 4 with the remaining batter.
TO MAKE THE STEWED APPLES: Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, sugar, lemon juice, apple pie spice, and salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
TO SERVE THE WAFFLES: Top with the stewed apples and whipped cream. Serve with maple syrup.