Protein Waffles

These high protein waffles are deliciously light and fluffy, with over 45 grams of protein packed into the recipe!

Crispy healthy protein waffles

For everyone who grew up on packaged Eggo waffles, these soft and crispy protein waffles taste so much better!

Seriously, there is no comparison.

The nutrition facts are pretty stellar as well. Just six low calorie waffles give you fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, and even more protein than seven eggs!

If you want a healthy breakfast option that will power your day and keep you full until lunchtime, be sure to give this recipe a try.

Also make this Protein Banana Bread

Ingredients and equipment

The recipe calls for flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, yogurt or applesauce, sweetener of choice, optional egg whites, and water.

For the highest protein content, choose plain or vanilla Greek yogurt. I like dairy free Kite Hill. You may substitute applesauce or mashed banana for the yogurt if you prefer.

Or to create peanut butter protein waffles, swap out half the yogurt for softened peanut butter. Almond butter and cashew butter work as well.

Sweetener options include regular sugar or unrefined coconut sugar, pure maple syrup, honey, or sugar free granulated erythritol or a monk fruit blend.

Go with any favorite protein powder, such as pea protein, soy protein, whey protein, casein, brown rice protein, or hemp protein.

I formulated this recipe using unflavored, unsweetened protein powder. You may wish to cut back on the added sweetener for savory waffles or if using a protein powder with sugar.

Once you get the base down, have fun trying different flavored protein powders, such as chocolate, chai, pumpkin, vanilla, strawberry, or birthday cake batter.

If you want to make protein waffles without protein powder, increase the flour to half a cup. The waffles still boast more than two grams of protein each or fifteen grams for the whole recipe.

I also love these Protein Brownies

High protein waffle recipe video

Above, watch step by step how to make the waffles

Serving tips and ideas

Serve as you would any traditional Belgian waffles or Eggo waffles.

They are great topped with pure maple syrup or pancake syrup and butter or sliced blueberries, raspberries, and Coconut Whipped Cream.

Try bananas, peanut butter, and mini chocolate chips for an Elvis style breakfast.

Or add fresh strawberries, hot fudge sauce or Homemade Nutella, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert waffles.

Want to create the ultimate protein waffle breakfast sandwich? Press a vegetarian sausage patty, bacon and cheese, or Tofu Scramble in between two waffles.

How to make the best protein waffles

Start by gathering all of your ingredients and a waffle iron.

Step one is to stir the dry ingredients very well in a large mixing bowl. Then whisk in the wet ingredients to form a waffle batter.

Some protein powders are thicker than others and may require more liquid. Add additional water or milk of choice a tablespoon at a time until the batter resembles a waffle or pancake batter texture.

Preheat the iron according to the instructions specific to your brand and model.

Once hot, spray each side well with nonstick cooking spray. Pour batter into the center of the machine.

Close the top, and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until the waffle or waffles are light and crispy.

Grease the waffle iron in between each batch of waffles you make, to prevent sticking as they cook.

Serve hot, and enjoy.

Freezing protein waffles

Homemade frozen waffles are super easy to make. And they are great for an almost instant healthy breakfast on rushed weekday mornings.

After baking, allow the waffles to cool fully on a cooling rack or a plate.

Place in a large airtight container, with a sheet of parchment paper in between each layer of waffles so they will not stick together.

Stored in the freezer, waffles should last for at least three months.

For crisp frozen waffles, you may reheat them in a toaster oven or conventional oven.

Another option is to thaw in the refrigerator overnight and simply microwave until hot in the morning.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make vegan protein waffles?

This recipe is naturally egg free and vegan as long as you use nondairy yogurt, plant based protein powder, and water instead of eggs.

For gluten free waffles, I like Bob’s Red Mill all purpose gluten free flour. Some other brands may work too.

Is the recipe low carb and keto?

Each waffle contains just five grams of carbs and four net carbs. However, they are a flour based waffle and therefore cannot be considered keto. If you experiment with almond flour or coconut flour, let us know how it goes.

What type of waffle iron?

The batter should do fine in most standard machines, whether they yield classic square or round waffles, mini waffles, or other shapes.

The first time I made these waffles, I used a single serving waffle maker. I loved the recipe so much that it prompted me to buy a larger iron for much easier, faster results.

Will my waffles stick to the iron?

A great tip for creating waffles that peel off easily from the iron is to heat your machine first. Then spray both sides liberally with a fat free oil spray before adding any batter.

Repeat this step between batches of waffles.

How many waffles is a serving?

This depends greatly on your personal calorie and nutrition needs.

I like to treat it as a single serving recipe and eat all of the waffles at once, resulting in a very high protein breakfast option.

The recipe provides numerous health benefits, including fiber, B vitamins, optional whole grains if you use spelt flour, and just 300 calories for all six waffles.

These waffles were adapted from my Vegan Protein Pancakes

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