Description

These Protein-Packed Waffles are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, combining oat flour and vanilla protein powder to deliver a boost of protein in every bite. Lightly sweetened and flavored with a hint of vanilla and optional cinnamon, they are perfect for a quick morning meal or a weekend brunch treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and almond milk, these waffles are both satisfying and easy to prepare.

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

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Instructions

Preheat and grease waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil to ensure your waffles don’t stick and cook evenly.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon until well combined and evenly distributed.
Combine wet ingredients: Add the unsweetened almond milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps.
Pour batter onto waffle iron: Carefully pour enough batter onto the preheated waffle iron to cover its surface without overflowing, ensuring even coverage for a uniform waffle.
Cook the waffles: Close the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 3–5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Serve immediately: Carefully remove the waffles from the iron and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nut butter, or an extra drizzle of syrup for added flavor.

Notes

Use oat flour for a gluten-free option, but ensure your protein powder is also gluten-free.
Feel free to substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice, including dairy or other plant-based milks.
Adjust sweetness by omitting or increasing the maple syrup based on your preference.
Cooking time may vary depending on your waffle iron model; watch for golden edges as an indicator.
Waffles are best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for convenience.