PROTEIN WAFFLES

These oatmeal waffles have a delightful taste, not to mention they are high in protein and very easy to prepare.

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup unbleached flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup reduced-fat milk

Place oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients as listed one at a time until mixture resembles a smooth batter. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.

Preheat your Cuisinart Waffle Iron on setting #3.

When preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 1/2 cup of batter onto the center of the lower grid. Allow batter to spread toward edges for 5 seconds. Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off. When green indicator light turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.

For best results, serve immediately. You may keep waffles warm on a rack placed on a baking sheet in a warm (200 degree F) oven.

Makes 6 waffles
Source: Cuisinart