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Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

Red Velvet Belgian Waffles

Indulge in these decadent Red Velvet Belgian Waffles with rich cocoa flavor and a light, fluffy texture, plus a good source of protein from cottage cheese. Top with maple syrup, strawberries, or whipped cream, and use a heart-shaped cutter for a festive touch!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Calories: 154
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, 2%
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp red food coloring

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, baking powder and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
  2. Add cottage cheese, maple, syrup, vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, eggs, avocado oil, milk and food coloring in blender or mini food processor. Blend wet ingredients.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix with whisk.
  4. Pour mixture into waffle iron and cook until fully baked. Time will depend on the waffle iron. Mini waffle iron tends to cook faster within 1-2 minutes per waffle.
  5. Add your favorite topping! Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for a festive shape.

Notes

Mini waffle maker will make 10 waffles. Larger waffle iron will make 6. 
Mini waffles: 1 waffle
154 calories, 18g carb, 7g protein, 5.6g fat, 142mg sodium
Square waffles: 1 waffle
256 calories, 31g carb, 12g protein, 9.4g fat, 237mg sodium