The Best Protein Waffles

INGREDIENTS

• 1 c old fashioned oats or 1/3 c coconut flour 
• 1 c cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (used low fat cottage cheese)
• 1 c liquid whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 3/4 c protein powder, used The Peachie Spoon Vanilla (any flavor works)
• 1 tsp baking powder

OPTIONAL FLAVOR:

• 1 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (good with vanilla protein) 
• 1 tsp any extract to add diff flavor profiles (like cake batter, maple, or peppermint with chocolate protein for a holiday waffle flavor)
• 1/2 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning (great for a savory waffle with unflavored protein)

STEPS

1. Add ingredients to a blender and blend well. If using coconut flour, allow the batter to sit about 3-4 minutes to thinken before pouring. 
2. Heat a waffle iron as the directions says for your waffle maker. Once hot, spray both sides with oil spray and pour spoonfuls of the batter to *almost cover the iron (it spreads). Cook the waffle until crispy on the edges. Mine takes about 2-3 minutes usually and have found when the steam stops coming out, they’re done. Remove waffle and cook the remaining batter. For more crispy waffles place them on a cooling rack instead of a plate while cooling. This recipe makes 16 small waffles and 4 - 4 waffle servings. 
3. Serve the waffles with your favorite sweet or savory toppings. They’re lower carb and fat so fruit and butter or nut butter are fun toppings. 

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Freezing: Once cooled, place waffles in a zip-top bag and freeze for up to 6 months.

Reheating: Warm in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or pop into a toaster oven until crispy.

🍑 Nourishment Breakdown

Per 4 Waffle Serving with Oats: 187cal/3fat/8carb/2fiber/29protein

Per 4Waffle Serving with Coconut Flour: 165cal/3fat/6carb/3fiber/28protein 

 

FIBER some in oats or coconut flour
CARB/STARCH oats if using, fruit if topping 

Tips!

• Preheat the waffle iron. Don’t skip this step. It’s what makes the waffles crispy versus gummy. 
• Adjust the timing. Waffle iron makes and models differ. Mine took about three minutes per waffle, but adjust the time accordingly. Once the sides are crispy, the waffles are ready.
• Adjust the batter. If your waffle batter is too thick, add some almond milk or water to thin. I usually don’t have to do this with this recipe using coconut flour or oats but some brands can differ in thickness.

 

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