Protein Waffles

4.16 from 166 votes

Healthy protein waffles with protein powder, oats, egg, and greek yogurt. Easy to make and packed with 33g of protein and complex carbs for a satisfying and well-balanced breakfast. Customize with your own toppings!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword high protein waffles, protein powder waffles, protein waffle recipe, protein waffles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings serving

Calories 376kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Equipment

waffle iron

Ingredients

1/4 cup rolled oats (25 grams)
1/4 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder (25 grams - see notes)*
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (4 ounces - I used full-fat)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
oil, butter/ghee, or cooking spray, for cooking
toppings: maple syrup, fruit, chocolate chips, nut butter…

Instructions

Blend your oats. Add rolled oats to your blender and blend for 15-30 seconds or so until it is broken down into a flour consistency.
Combine your dry ingredients. Add processed oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl and mix well to combine.
Mix your wet ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, add your egg, greek yogurt, and vanilla extract and mix well to combine. Add your dry ingredients to your wet and mix until combined. Try not to overmix. The batter should be pretty thick. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
Heat up your waffle iron. Pour batter into your waffle iron (the amount will depend on what size you are using) and let cook until crispy and golden brown. You may have to make them in batches depending on how big your waffle maker is.
Enjoy! Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Notes

*You need to use a thicker plant-based protein powder as the protein powder helps absorb some of the liquid. I used the brand Orgain and it works well. You do not want one that dissolves easily in things (like collagen). I have not tried whey, but some have and it has worked. If needed, add more oats to have a thicker batter.

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