Protein Waffles

Name: Protein Waffles
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 waffles
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 3/4 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder; 3 tablespoons plain oat milk; 2 tablespoons honey; 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Optional: Maple syrup and fresh fruit

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 waffles

Test Kitchen Approved

This protein waffles recipe is packed with protein from eggs, oats, Greek yogurt and whey protein powder. Each waffle contains 12 grams of protein—or more if you add a protein-rich waffle topping like nut butter or chia jam.

Ingredients

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
3 tablespoons plain oat milk
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Maple syrup and fresh fruit

Directions

Preheat waffle maker. Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Bake waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. If desired, serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

1 waffle: 250 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.

We packed these waffles with protein from eggs, oats, Greek yogurt and even a little vanilla protein powder. They'll power you through the morning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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