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Delicious easy protein waffles - high protein crispy breakfast option with 45g protein.

Easy Protein Waffles

Delicious and nutritious waffles that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for a high protein breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 scoop protein powder About 25 to 30g, whey or a whey blend works best for texture
  • 1/2 cup flour All-purpose, oat flour, or a 1 to 1 gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup Optional, but helps with crisping
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk Dairy or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your waffle maker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the dry ingredients: protein powder, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar if using.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: egg, milk, yogurt, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. If too thick, add more milk.
  4. Lightly grease the waffle maker. Pour in the batter and cook until golden brown, usually when the steam slows down.
  5. Let the waffles sit on a wire rack for a minute to prevent them from getting soggy.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter. Letting it sit for 3 to 5 minutes allows better texture. Cooking longer yields crispier results. Store leftovers appropriately and reheat in a toaster for best crispiness.