Fluffy protein waffles [15 grams!]

Have your waffles and eat them too with this delicious protein waffle recipe. At 15 grams of protein per serving, not only will you love the nutritional benefits and simple ingredients, but you’ll love the taste too!

Protein waffles are a hit with us! We’ve been buying Kodiak Cakes’ protein waffles for years and have even taken Syd on the train. They’re the perfect vehicle for just about anything (think peanut butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, even eggs!) and they’re ready in minutes. The only problem is that buying store-bought protein waffles can be quite expensive.

So I’ve dedicated myself to developing the best protein waffle recipe and I’m happy to say that these passed the test with flying colors! Even my 1 year old agrees.

Are Protein Waffles Good For You?

Absolutely and especially this protein waffle recipe. With simple ingredients, you can make an easy and delicious breakfast that’s really good for you. Protein is important for our health and gives your breakfast the power to keep you from starving an hour later.

You can also easily make these waffles ready to have in the fridge or freezer. Just a little bit of prep work ahead means breakfast can be a little bit healthier and a little bit easier.

Ingredients in protein waffles

• all purpose flour – for gluten-free you can also use wholemeal or oat flour.
• protein powder – I have tested these with both plant-based protein powder and whey protein powder. My preference is the Ritual Plant-Based Protein Powder
• baking powder + baking powder– for ascension.
• Cinammon – I like the flavor that cinnamon adds to these, but feel free to leave it out.
• Salt – Helps increase sweetness but leave out if monitoring sodium levels
• Greek yogurt – 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• Almond milk – or do not use milk or milk
• eggs – two large eggs for binding waffles and also for protein
• maple syrup – for a little sweetness and topping.
• vanilla extract – You can also use almond extract if you prefer
• coconut oil or butter – for greasing waffle irons.

You will need a waffle iron for this recipe. We have an old, used waffle maker from C’s grandma (yes, really!), but I’ll keep an eye on this one if/when it breaks.

How to make protein waffles

STEP 1: MIX DRY INGREDIENTS

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

STEP 2: MIX + COMBINE WET INGREDIENTS

In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until well combined. If the batter is too thick to stir, add almond milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.

STEP 3: ADD TO WAFFLE MAKER

Grease your waffle iron on both sides with coconut oil or butter and pour about 1/2 cup of batter into the iron. Bake according to waffle iron instructions. Repeat until all of the batter is used up.

How many grams of protein per waffle?

The amount of protein in your waffles will depend on which protein powder you choose. Utilizing Ritual’s plant-based protein powder, these high-protein waffles contain 15 grams of protein.

storage + freezing

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Warm up in the toaster.

Freezer: Freeze leftovers in a Ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in toaster (you may need to cycle twice if still frozen).

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