Description
These Protein-Packed Waffles are a quick and nutritious breakfast option made with oat flour and vanilla protein powder. Moist and flavorful, they’re perfect for fueling your day with a balanced blend of protein and wholesome ingredients, all ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
For Cooking
- Cooking spray or oil for the waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat and grease waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using, ensuring the dry ingredients are well combined for even distribution.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (if using) into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until you achieve a smooth and consistent batter without lumps.
- Pour batter onto waffle iron: Pour enough batter onto the preheated waffle iron to cover the surface without overflow, ensuring the waffles cook evenly.
- Cook waffles: Close the waffle iron and cook according to your device’s instructions, generally about 3-5 minutes, until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Serve immediately: Carefully remove the waffles from the iron and serve hot with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butter, or a drizzle of syrup to enhance flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute oat flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour if needed.
- Maple syrup and cinnamon are optional but add extra sweetness and warmth.
- Applesauce keeps the waffles moist and adds natural sweetness; you can replace it with mashed banana for variation.
- Make sure not to overfill the waffle iron to avoid batter overflow.
- For vegan option, ensure the protein powder is plant-based and use plant milk as suggested.
