Strawberry Banana Cottage Cheese Waffles

10< 10 Ingredients3030-Min MealvVegetarian

By Lee Funke

Published 5/2/2025

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I can’t get enough of these PINK waffles, and neither can my son, Gus! I’m talkin’ strawberry banana cottage cheese waffles that are not only perfectly fluffy and flavorful, they’re protein-packed (13g per waffle!) thanks to the cottage cheese. A win-win in my breakfast book!

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These strawberry banana cottage cheese waffles are on REPEAT on the breakfast menu at my house! They’ve got everything you love about a traditional waffle, but turned pink with a sweet strawberry flavor thanks to freeze dried strawberries. They’re just so dang fun.

I ❤️ to make a big ol’ batch of these pink waffles to keep in the freezer, and then pop ’em in the toaster in the morning for my kiddo.

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Blended Cottage Cheese Waffles

These blended cottage cheese waffles offer a more traditional flavor profile while still packing all the protein. You’ll love ’em!

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Storage

These waffles will keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, and can easily be reheated either in the toaster or microwave. This makes these waffles a great option for a quick breakfast throughout the week!

Can you freeze cottage cheese waffles?

This is a great recipe to either meal prep for the week or whip up a double or triple batch and then store in the freezer to have on hand. So, how do you freeze waffles?

1. First, let your waffles cool completely. The reason I do this is so that the waffles can come down to room temperature and stop producing so much moisture (steam). This will prevent freezer burn in the freezer and help your waffles stay nice and fresh.
2. Tightly wrap waffles in a piece of plastic wrap, or place in a freezer-safe bag. Make sure to remove as much air as possible, which will also help to prevent freezer burn.
3. Place waffles in the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Frozen Waffles

• Option 1: Thaw waffles in the refrigerator overnight. Then, microwave for 60 seconds in the morning.
• Option 2 (recommended): Cut frozen waffles in half and place in the toaster and toast on medium. I recommend this option as it will give you a crispier waffle!

Strawberry Banana Cottage Cheese Waffles Recipe

These strawberry banana cottage cheese waffles are protein packed thanks to the blended cottage cheese and pink thanks to freeze-dried strawberries. They're thick and fluffy and the perfect way to start your day!

By: Lee Funke

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 12 minutes mins

Total: 27 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients 

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Dry

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries

Wet

• ▢ 1 cup cottage cheese
• ▢ 1 cup mashed banana
• ▢ 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ▢ ½ cup almond milk
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Instructions 

• First, preheat your waffle iron to medium heat.
• Make a powder out of the freeze-dried strawberries. Add the strawberries to a clean coffee grinder or a small food processor. Process the strawberries until a powder forms. It should be a little more than 1/4 cup of powder.
• In a large bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients. Set aside.
• Add the cottage cheese, almond milk and banana to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
• Transfer the blended cottage cheese mixture to a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the egg and melted coconut oil.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet. Mix until combined.
• Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray on both sides. Then, scoop in about ½ cup of batter. Close the waffle iron and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve with your favorite waffle toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 436 kcal, Carbohydrates: 71 g, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 11 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 24 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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