Description
These Protein Waffles are everything you love about classic waffles—crispy edges, soft centers, and a hint of vanilla sweetness—but with a healthy twist. Made with oat flour, vanilla protein powder, eggs, and Greek yogurt, they’re both nutrient-dense and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup (50g) vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup (50g) oat flour (or blended oats)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80g) Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- ½ cup (120ml) almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Waffle Iron
- Heat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Lightly grease it with coconut oil or nonstick spray.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract, and honey until smooth.
- Slowly add in the melted coconut oil or butter while whisking.
Step 4: Combine the Batter
- Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Step 5: Cook the Waffles
- Pour ½ cup of batter into the heated waffle iron.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
- Top with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or sugar-free syrup for extra flavor!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook waffles a little longer or place them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes after cooking.
- If using plant-based protein, you may need extra almond milk since plant protein absorbs more liquid.
- For thicker waffles, add 1-2 tablespoons more oat flour.
- For thinner, crispier waffles, add a splash more almond milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg