High Protein Waffles

3 cups rolled old fashioned oats (not quick oats)

1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour

¼ cup plus 2 table spoons granulated sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

¾ cup vegetable oil

1 cup 1% cottage cheese

2 cups reduced-fat milk

Combine the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.  Stir to combine.  Stir in eggs, oil, cottage cheese and milk, one at a time until mixture is smooth.  Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.

Preheat waffle maker.  Pour 1-2 cups mix into waffle maker to cook.  Repeat using remaining batter.  Makes 12 waffles.

My sister, Heather, visited me a few days after having my first child and she made me these. They were yummy and very filling!