Fresh Milled Protein Buttermilk Waffles
Fresh Milled Protein Buttermilk Waffles are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, oats, and a fresh milled soft white wheat and spelt flour blend. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or freezer-friendly make-ahead meals, these waffles can be made with optional collagen for an extra protein boost. Customize them for ultra-crispy diner-style edges with a combination of butter and neutral oil.
Equipment
- 1 Blender Optional
Ingredients
Fresh Milled Flour Blend (360g total)
- 216 g soft white wheat berries 60%
- 144 g spelt wheat berries 40%
Dry Ingredients
- 360 g fresh milled flour blend above
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 scoop collagen peptides optional
Wet Ingredients (Blender Base)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Blend the Base
- In a high-speed blender combine: cottage cheese, oats, buttermilk, eggs, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla
- Blend until completely smooth.
- This fully hydrates the oats and eliminates texture.
- With blender running on low, slowly stream in melted butter.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl whisk together: fresh milled flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, collagen (if using)
Combine
- Pour blended wet mixture into dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined.
- Do not overmix — fresh-milled flour benefits from minimal agitation.
- Batter should be thick but pourable.
Rest (Important for Fresh Milled Flour)
- Let batter rest 10–15 minutes before baking.
- If too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons buttermilk.
- This allows the bran to hydrate, gluten to relax and baking powder to activate.
Cook
- Preheat waffle iron fully.
- Lightly grease even if nonstick.
- Pour batter and cook until deeply golden brown — slightly darker than you think for best crisp.
- Remove and cool on a wire rack (do not stack), or keep in warm oven until ready to serve,
Notes
Freezer Tip
Cook waffles slightly darker than normal. Cool completely. Freeze in a single layer. Reheat in toaster for crisp edges and tender centers.