High Protein Strawberry Oat Waffles (Gluten Free!)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

Add a 10-ounce bag of frozen strawberries to a skillet.

Add 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to the skillet.

Put the skillet over medium heat and stir.

Cover the pan and let it cook until the strawberries are softened.

Remove the lid and mash up the strawberries with a potato masher or a fork.

Let it cook for a few minutes longer until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Crack 4 large eggs separately into a blender.

Add 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats to the blender.

Add 1 cup of cottage cheese to the blender.

Add strawberry jam and cinnamon for flavor to the blender.

Add crumbled freeze-dried strawberries to the blender (optional).

Blend the mixture until smooth to make the waffle batter.

Spray the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray.

Add the batter to the waffle iron.

Cook the waffles until they are golden brown and crisp.

Serve the waffles topped with the warm strawberry sauce and a dollop of cottage cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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