Description
Make these incredibly fluffy and satisfying high protein waffles using oat flour and vanilla whey isolate for a fitness-friendly breakfast that tastes gourmet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla whey isolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk recommended for texture)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray or oil for the waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the plates with cooking spray or oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes waffles tough.
- Spoon the batter onto the hot waffle iron, filling it according to its size guidelines.
- Cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually 4 to 6 minutes, depending on your iron.
- Carefully remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings for a high quality breakfast.
Notes
- For the best texture, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This allows the oat flour to absorb moisture.
- If you find the batter too thick, add almond milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
- These waffles freeze well. Cool them completely on a wire rack, then place them in a freezer-safe bag. Reheat in a toaster for a quick meal prep breakfast.
- Use a high-quality whey protein powder for the best flavor and texture in these fitness friendly waffles.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85