Apple Spice Protein WafflesApple Spice Protein Waffles
Apple Spice Protein Waffles

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.
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Recipe: Apple Spice Protein Waffles
Apple Spice Protein Waffles
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
  1. TO MAKE THE WAFFLES: Heat a waffle iron to medium heat. 
  2. In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, and oil. Blend on medium speed until smooth. 
  3. 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.
  4. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, add 3/4 cup of waffle batter, and cook according to the waffle iron instructions. 
  5. Place the waffle on a cooling rack and repeat step 4 with the remaining batter.
  6. 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.
  7. TO SERVE THE WAFFLES: Top with the stewed apples and whipped cream. Serve with maple syrup.
10 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

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Makes 6 servings
FOR THE APPLE SPICE PROTEIN WAFFLES: 2 large eggs
Vital Farms Organic Pasture-Raised Large Eggs
Vital Farms Organic Pasture-Raised Large Eggs, 12 Each
$11.99$1.00 each
1 cup 2% low fat cottage cheese
Daisy 2% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese
Daisy 2% Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, 16 Ounce
$3.49$0.22/oz
1 cup milk
L&B Classic Whole Milk
L&B Classic Whole Milk, 0.5 Gallon
$2.49$4.98/gal
½ cup avocado oil
L&B 100% Pure Avocado Oil
L&B 100% Pure Avocado Oil, 16.9 Ounce
Deal
$8.99 was $10.99$0.53/oz
1 ½ cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oat Flour
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oat Flour, 18 Ounce
$8.39$0.47/oz
½ cup vanilla protein powder
Garden of Life Raw Organic Vanilla Protein Powder
Garden of Life Raw Organic Vanilla Protein Powder, 21.86 Ounce
$47.49$2.17/oz
¼ cup packed brown sugar
Crystal Light Brown Sugar
Crystal Light Brown Sugar, 2 Pound
$3.79$1.90/lb
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
Bob's Red Mill Xanthan Gum
Bob's Red Mill Xanthan Gum, 8 Ounce
$19.19$2.40/oz
4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
Argo Baking Powder
Argo Baking Powder, 12 Ounce
$3.39$0.28/oz
2 teaspoons L&B Apple Pie Spice
L&B Fresh Apple Slices Bowl, Assorted Varieties
L&B Fresh Apple Slices Bowl, Assorted Varieties, 1.25 Pound
$9.99 avg/ea$7.99/lb
¼ teaspoon salt
Morton Fine Himalayan Pink Salt
Morton Fine Himalayan Pink Salt, 17.6 Ounce
$8.79$0.50/oz
Whipped cream, for serving
Reddi Wip Original Dairy Whipped Topping
Reddi Wip Original Dairy Whipped Topping, 6.5 Ounce
$4.69$0.72/oz
Maple syrup, for serving
L&B Pure Maple Syrup
L&B Pure Maple Syrup, 8 Ounce
$5.79$0.72/oz
FOR THE STEWED APPLES: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Minnesota Creamery Unsalted Butter
Minnesota Creamery Unsalted Butter, 1 Pound
$4.69$4.69/lb
2 honeycrisp apples, cored and medium diced
Honeycrisp Apples
Honeycrisp Apples, 0.75 Pound
$2.99 avg/ea$3.99/lb
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
Crystal Light Brown Sugar
Crystal Light Brown Sugar, 2 Pound
$3.79$1.90/lb
½ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Fancy Large Lemons
Fancy Large Lemons, 0.5 Pound
$1.50 avg/ea$2.99/lb
½ teaspoon L&B Apple Pie Spice
L&B Fresh Apple Slices Bowl, Assorted Varieties
L&B Fresh Apple Slices Bowl, Assorted Varieties, 1.25 Pound
$9.99 avg/ea$7.99/lb
Pinch kosher salt
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 3 Pound
$5.99$2.00/lb

Directions

  1. TO MAKE THE WAFFLES: Heat a waffle iron to medium heat. 
  2. In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, and oil. Blend on medium speed until smooth. 
  3. 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.
  4. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, add 3/4 cup of waffle batter, and cook according to the waffle iron instructions. 
  5. Place the waffle on a cooling rack and repeat step 4 with the remaining batter.
  6. 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.
  7. TO SERVE THE WAFFLES: Top with the stewed apples and whipped cream. Serve with maple syrup.