Description
These basic protein waffles are a nutritious and delicious breakfast option, packed with oats, eggs, and Greek yogurt for a high-protein start to your day. Customizable with various mix-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or spices, they are versatile and easy to make in a waffle maker. Perfect for meal prep and served with your favorite toppings like syrup, butter, or peanut butter.
Ingredients
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Dry:
- 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Wet:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 4 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup shredded apple
- 1/2 tsp apple or pumpkin pie spice
To Serve:
- Cooking spray, as needed
- Maple syrup and additional toppings (butter, coconut oil, peanut butter)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the waffle maker: Preheat your waffle maker and spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend dry ingredients: In a blender, combine the oats, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Blend until the oats are ground into a fine meal or flour.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the egg, egg whites, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined. If using mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries, stir them in after blending.
- Cook the waffles: Pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter into a large waffle maker or 1/4 cup into smaller waffle makers, avoiding overfilling. Cook over medium heat until the waffles are just firm and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes depending on your waffle maker.
- Serve: Carefully remove the waffles and serve immediately with toppings such as butter, coconut oil, peanut butter, or maple syrup. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Replace Greek yogurt with 1/3 cup mashed banana for banana waffles. Reduce oats by 1/4 cup as bananas add fiber and moisture.
- These waffles can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen. Reheat in a toaster oven or toaster for a quick breakfast.
- If adding spices like cinnamon or apple spice, mix them with dry ingredients for more flavor.
- Adjust the consistency with a splash of milk if the batter is too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (about 120 grams)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
