Description
Start your day right with these protein-packed waffles that are not only delicious but also nutritious. Made with wholesome ingredients, they are a perfect balance of flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron. In a blender, combine the oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the almond milk, eggs, banana, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Let the batter rest for 2–3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray, then pour in the batter.
- Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions, typically 3–5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, nut butter, or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- You can substitute the banana with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips to the batter after blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
