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Fluffy ricotta waffles stacked on a plate with syrup drizzle and butter
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Fluffy High Protein Ricotta Waffles (Crispy & Kid Approved!)

If you’ve never added ricotta to your waffle batter, now’s the time. These ricotta waffles are everything I love about a cozy brunch: golden and crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and irresistibly flavorful. Even the picky eaters ask for them by name—and you’d never guess they’re hiding optional grated zucchini.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: high protein waffles, ricotta cheese waffles, ricotta waffles
Servings: 10 mini waffles (or 5 regular waffles)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup full-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or any neutral flavored oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cup gluten free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup milk of your choice I used almond milk
  • OPTIONAL: 1/2 cup finely grated zucchini moisture squeezed out (peel first if you don't want green flecks to show in the waffles)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add ricotta, avocado oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
    1/2 cup full-fat ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup avocado oil, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir into a dry batter.
    1¾ cup gluten free all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Stir in milk and, if using, grated zucchini.
    1 cup milk of your choice, OPTIONAL: 1/2 cup finely grated zucchini
  • Heat up the waffle maker while the batter rests.
  • Once heated, add 1/4 cup of the batter into the waffle maker for mini waffles, or 1/2 cup for standard waffles.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Repeat with the remaining batter. Top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy warm!

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Notes

  • Drain excess moisture from ricotta if it's very wet
  • Preheat your waffle maker fully before starting
  • Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes to improve rise
  • Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light
  • Use a wire rack in the oven to keep waffles crisp while cooking in batches
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini waffle - makes 10 | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg