Description
Protein waffles deliver the best high-protein breakfast. See 9 expert tips, diet options & tasty recipes.
Ingredients
– ½ cup rolled oats or oat flour,
– 1 scoop protein powder (whey or plant-based),
– 1 egg,
– ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk,
– ¼ cup mashed banana or applesauce,
– ½ tsp baking powder,
– ¼ tsp cinnamon ,
– ½ tsp vanilla extract ,
– Pinch of salt ,
Instructions
> Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
> In another bowl, whisk together egg, almond milk, mashed banana, and vanilla extract.
> Combine the wet and dry mixtures until smooth. Let the batter sit for 2–3 minutes.
> Preheat and lightly grease your waffle iron.
> Pour the batter into the waffle maker and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
> Remove waffles, let cool slightly, and top as desired.
Notes
> For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water).
> To increase protein, add Greek yogurt or cottage cheese into the batter.
- Prep Time: PT5M
- Cook Time: PT4M
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (half recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg