Description
These easy protein waffles are made with oats, flour, protein powder, eggs, and milk to create a fluffy, golden breakfast that’s high in protein and perfect for meal prep. They’re crisp on the outside, soft inside, and easy to customize for gluten-free or dairy-free needs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 servings protein powder (about 60–70 g or ¾ cup)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron.
- Add oats, flour, protein powder, baking powder, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. Blend on low for 15–20 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden and crisp.
- Carefully remove the waffles and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as nut butter, fruit, or yogurt.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute with plant-based protein powder and non-dairy milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add cinnamon or mashed banana for flavor variations.
- Use almond flour and tapioca starch for a grain-free alternative.
- Place cooked waffles on a wire rack to keep them crispy before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
