Waffles with a healthy protein crunch

These waffles are light and fluffy, plus they have more than 45 grams of protein in them!

These protein waffles are so much better than the boxed Eggo waffles that everyone grew up with.

There really simply no comparison.

The dietary data are also very good. Six low-calorie waffles give you fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, and even more protein than seven eggs!

This meal is a great way to start your day off right and keep you full until lunch.

Things you need and how to make them

The ingredients for the recipe are flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, yogurt or applesauce, a sweetener of your choice, egg whites (optional), and water.

• flour
• protein powder
• baking powder
• salt
• yogurt or applesauce
• a sweetener of your choice
• egg whites (optional)
• water

Choose plain or vanilla Greek yogurt for the most protein. Kite Hill without dairy is my favorite. If you want, you can use applesauce or mashed banana instead of yogurt.

Or, to make peanut butter protein waffles, use half the yogurt and half the peanut butter. You can also use almond butter or cashew butter.

You can use ordinary sugar, unrefined coconut sugar, pure maple syrup, honey, or sugar-free granulated erythritol or a monk fruit blend as a sweetener.

Choose whatever protein powder you choose, such as pea protein, soy protein, whey protein, casein, brown rice protein, or hemp protein.

I made this dish with protein powder that didn’t have any flavor or sugar in it. If you’re using a protein powder that already has sugar in it or if you’re making savory waffles, you might want to cut back on the extra sugar.

Once you know how to make the base, try different flavored protein powders like chocolate, chai, pumpkin, vanilla, strawberry, or birthday cake batter.

To create protein waffles without protein powder, use 1/2 cup more flour. The waffles still include more than two grams of protein per, or fifteen grams for the full recipe.

Video of a high-protein waffle recipe

Above, you can see how to make the waffles step by step.

How to create the finest waffles with protein

1. First, get all of your ingredients and a waffle iron ready.
2. The first step is to mix the dry ingredients very well in a big bowl. Then, add the wet ingredients and mix them together to make a waffle batter.
3. Some protein powders are thicker than others and may need additional water. Add more water or milk of your choice, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is the same texture as waffle or pancake batter.
4. Follow the instructions for your brand and model to preheat the iron.
5. Once it’s heated, spray each side liberally with cooking spray that doesn’t stick. Put the batter in the middle of the machine.
6. Put the lid on and cook the waffle or waffles according to the directions on the package until they are light and crispy.
7. To keep the waffles from sticking while they cook, grease the waffle iron between each batch.

Enjoy it hot.

Ideas and techniques for serving

Serve them like you would any other Belgian or Eggo waffles.

You can top them with pure maple syrup, pancake syrup, butter, or sliced blueberries, raspberries, and coconut whipped cream.

For an Elvis-style breakfast, try bananas, peanut butter, and little chocolate chips.

You may also top your waffles with fresh strawberries, hot fudge sauce, or homemade Nutella, and a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Want to make the best protein waffle breakfast sandwich ever? Put a vegetarian sausage patty, bacon and cheese, or tofu scramble between two waffles.

Waffles with protein that you can freeze

It’s really simple to prepare frozen waffles at home. And they’re ideal for a quick, healthy breakfast on busy weekday mornings.

Let the waffles cool completely on a dish or a cooling rack once they are done baking.

Put them in a big, airtight container with a piece of parchment paper between each layer of waffles so they don’t stick together.

If you keep waffles in the freezer, they should last for at least three months.

You may reheat frozen waffles in a toaster oven or a regular oven to make them crispy.

You could also thaw it in the fridge overnight and then microwave it in the morning until it is hot.

Questions that come up a lot

How do I make waffles with vegan protein?

If you use plant-based protein powder, nondairy yogurt, and water instead of eggs, this recipe will be naturally egg-free and vegan.

I enjoy Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose gluten-free flour for making gluten-free waffles. Other brands might work as well.

Is the recipe low in carbs and keto?

There are only five grams of carbs and four net carbs in each waffle. But they are made with flour, therefore they can’t be called keto. Let us know how it goes if you try using almond flour or coconut flour.

What kind of waffle maker do you have?

Most basic machines should be able to handle the batter, whether they make classic square or round waffles, micro waffles, or waffles in other shapes.

I used a single-serving waffle machine the first time I made these waffles. I liked the recipe so much that I bought a bigger iron to make things easier and faster.

Will my waffles stick to the iron?

To make waffles that come off the iron easily, heat the machine first. Then, before you add any batter, coat both sides well with a fat-free oil spray.

Do this process again after each batch of waffles.

How many waffles do you get in a serving?

It all depends on how many calories and nutrients you require.

I like to eat all of the waffles at once, which makes it a really high-protein breakfast option.

The recipe is good for your health in many ways. For example, it has fiber, B vitamins, and whole grains if you use spelt flour. Plus, all six waffles only have 300 calories.