Fluffy High Protein Waffles for Muscle Building Breakfast
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Make satisfying, fluffy waffles packed with protein using simple ingredients. This recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or meal prep.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar substitute (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond)
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine the flour, protein powder, baking powder, sugar substitute, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for fluffy protein waffles.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions and lightly grease it if necessary.
- Pour the batter onto the hot iron, using the amount specified by your waffle maker for a single serving.
- Cook until golden brown and crisp, usually 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your iron.
- Remove the waffles carefully and serve immediately with your favorite toppings, like Greek yogurt or berries.
Notes
- For low carb high protein waffles, substitute half the flour with almond flour and use a zero-calorie sweetener.
- If you prefer waffles without protein powder, replace the powder with an extra 1/2 cup of cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for a similar protein boost.
- To make these gluten free protein waffles, swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- This recipe makes excellent meal prep high protein breakfast portions; cool completely before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 75