Protein waffles are a delicious way to get in protein when you’re short on time and want something tasty. Made with eggs, cottage cheese, and protein powder, these waffles can be whipped up in less than ten minutes.There are many reasons why you should make protein waffles. Waffles are timeless and traditional, but also savory and delicious. The best part about them is that they carry sweet or savory flavors well, so you can choose any topping that you like on your protein waffles.
Beat the eggs in a bowl
- Add the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold into the batter gently but thoroughly until no white streaks remain.
- Preheat your waffle iron and grease it with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour batter onto hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes or according to instructions provided by your waffle maker’s manufacturer.
Add the protein powder and baking soda to the eggs and stir until smooth
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the wet ingredients (the egg mixture).
- Next, sift in all of the dry ingredients (the flours, salt, sugar substitute and baking powder).
- Mix until just combined.
- Heat up your waffle iron on medium-high heat.
- Pour 1/3 cup batter onto each waffle hole and cook until golden brown.
- Remove from the iron and serve with your choice of toppings.
Add the milk, melted butter and vanilla extract
Mix well until the batter is smooth.Divide the batter equally between two bowls.Add one scoop of protein powder to each bowl of batter and mix well until fully incorporated.
Heat up your waffle maker per manufacturer’s instructions and pour about 1/4 cup of batter into each waffle grid, closing it immediately after pouring the batter so that it doesn’t leak out from the sides. Bake for about 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.Repeat with remaining batter, adding more protein powder if desired. Serve warm with toppings of choice.
Melt 1 teaspoon oil in a waffle iron
Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until well combined.Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions.Serve with berries, maple syrup or nut butter.
Pour batter into center of hot waffle iron
Making waffles is a simple process and can be done with or without a waffle iron. If you do not have one, you can use a regular pan on the stovetop.To make protein waffles, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a large bowl. Add 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.
Preheat your waffle iron to medium heat. Pour batter into center of hot waffle iron. Cook until steam stops coming out of the sides, then carefully remove from iron using tongs or a spatula and serve immediately with syrup or butter if desired.
Cook until steam stops escaping and waffles are golden brown
Remove waffle iron from power source and let stand 5 minutes before opening. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with syrup, butter or powdered sugar.Preheat waffle iron on medium heat setting.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form (about 2 minutes). Gently fold egg whites into flour mixture until just combined (do not over mix). Fold in almond milk and vanilla extract until combined.
Grease waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. Pour 1/4 cup batter into each section of the preheated waffle iron (see note above for how much batter each section can hold). Close lid of waffle maker and cook until steam stops escaping from sides of iron and waffles are golden brown (about 4 minutes).
Why eat protein waffles
Protein waffles are a great way to get more protein in your diet. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also affordable. The average American eats about 18 percent of their calories from protein each day. But according to the Institute of Medicine, we should be eating more like 19-36 percent of our calories from protein.
So why do we need so much protein? Well, it’s important for building and repairing muscle tissue, which is why it’s often recommended for people who exercise regularly (like runners or gym rats). It also plays an important role in maintaining blood pressure levels, blood sugar regulation and immune system function.
How to add protein to your waffle batter
Adding protein powder to your waffle batter can be a great way to get an energy boost, and it’s also a great way to use up leftovers from your last protein shake.You can use whey or casein protein, either of which will help you feel full longer and give you more energy throughout the day.
You can also add other nutrients, like Chia seeds or flax seeds, which are good sources of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids; both are known to reduce inflammation in the body.To make these waffles, start by mixing together all of your dry ingredients in one bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
Then mix together all of your wet ingredients in another bowl: eggs, milk (or water), oil (or butter) and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Add in any extras like berries or chocolate chips if desired before pouring the mixture into a waffle iron sprayed with nonstick spray.
Conclusion
Protein waffles are a great option for breakfast, whether you’re just eating them at home or freezing and reheating them for the week. The recipe may be simple, but for those of us who are serious about protein, this is a staple that needs to be in your arsenal. It’s fast, easy, and delicious plus you’ll likely never get tired of these protein waffles. So give them a try one weekend; you won’t regret it.