Only 3 ingredients for the best protein waffles that are also good for you! Grain-free, zero sugar and toaster friendly.
Unlike the old-school high sugar, high refined flour waffle that I had back in the day, today’s recipe is loaded with protein to help keep you satisfied and support a weight loss and wellness goal.
All without the refined flours and sugars!
Recipe Highlights
- High protein: 26 grams per serving.
- Zero added sugar: Natural sweetness comes from mashed banana and vanilla protein powder.
- Meal prep friendly: Make a big batch of these and store in the freezer for toaster-ready breakfast.
Key Ingredients
Autumn’s Vanilla Protein Powder
Whey protein isolate is often considered the “Gold Standard” for protein powder by nutrition researchers. This is because it’s dense in high quality protein that can support bone health, muscle maintenance and a body recomposition goal.
We only use whey protein isolate in our protein powder because it’s low in gut irritating lactose and casein, making it the best whey option for those who are sensitive to dairy.
It doesn’t hurt that our protein powder was designed to strike the balance between high quality protein powder and absolutely delicious flavor 😉
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Egg
Eggs are rich in protein and satiating fat to help support a fat loss and wellness goal. They’re also very high in choline, an essential vitamin for liver and brain health.
Banana
Mashed banana provides a hint of sweetness without added sugar. You can use one full banana instead of a half banana for a slightly sweeter protein waffle.
Equipment Needed
- waffle iron
- mixing bowl
How To Make This Recipe
Thoroughly mash the banana before mixing it with the protein powder and egg. An under-mashed banana will result in dry protein waffles!
Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions. However, I recommend opting for the “lighter” cook setting, to prevent dry protein waffles.
Ingredient Swaps
- Banana: Swap the banana for 1/4 cup pumpkin puree. This will make the protein waffle less sweet, but it’s a good option if you’re carb sensitive.
- Make it lighter: Add 1/4 cup pumpkin puree to the full recipe. This makes the protein waffle even lighter and more fluffy.
Recommended Toppings
Below are some great topping ideas. Choose 1-3.
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup skyr
- 1/2 cup plant-based greek-style yogurt
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
- Sautéed frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry chia jam
Storing and Reheating
This recipe is for a single serve protein waffle, but you can double or triple it for meal prep. Allow leftovers to cool to room temp before storing in freezer safe bags in the freezer for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, just pull it straight from the freezer and pop in the toaster.
Tips From The Nutritionist
Autumn Bates, CCN, MS, BS, CPT
If you aren’t sensitive to carbs, try using one full banana per serving of this recipe. It makes the protein waffle lighter and more fluffy!
FAQ’s
You can, although traditional waffle batter uses sugar and processed grains, so it’s not a great option for a weight loss or wellness goal.
They can be depending on the ingredients you use. We choose simple, nutrient-dense and grain-free ingredients in our recipe to maximize for health (and taste) benefits.
Other Recipes You May Love
- Chocolate Chip Protein Waffles (One Week Supply); Batch and freeze for the week!
- Creamy Vanilla Protein Coffee; Like a vanilla latte without the sugar.
- Pumpkin Protein Pancakes with Chocolate Chips; My favorite fall breakfast.
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The Best Protein Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 scoops Autumn's Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/2 banana thoroughly mashed
- 1 egg
- oil spray for the waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron.
- Combine the mashed banana, egg and protein powder in a bowl and whisk until smooth. The batter should be liquidy and not have banana chunks.
- Spray the waffle iron and pour the batter into it. Cook according to your waffle iron's instructions.
- Optional to serve with toppings.
Notes
- Don’t cook on the “crispy” or “dark” setting. This will make the protein waffles super dry. Choose the “light” or shorter cook time for the best protein waffles.
Equipment
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