Apple Spice Protein Waffles

By Lunds & Byerlys

November 11, 2024

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. The stewed apples and dollop of fluffy whipped cream on top add the perfect amount of sweetness, the latter mixes with the buttery, vanilla flavors of the maple syrup in a way that can only be described as waffle frosting. We dare you to resist.

SERVINGS

6

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

30 min

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. 1

    To make the waffles: Heat a waffle iron to medium heat.

  2. 2

    In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, and oil. Blend on medium speed until smooth.

  3. 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. 4

    Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, add 3/4 cup of waffle batter, and cook according to the waffle iron instructions.

  5. 5

    Place the waffle on a cooling rack and repeat step 4 with the remaining batter.

  6. 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. 7

    To serve the waffles, top with the stewed apples and whipped cream. Serve with maple syrup.

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