Healthy Protein Waffles are the best homemade breakfast everyone will love! Learn how to make protein waffles for meal prep or easy breakfast. These protein waffles have no added protein powder- they don’t need it!
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We absolutely love finding ways to make foods that typically aren’t the healthiest more nutritious, so after making healthier pancakes and Protein Muffins we knew we had to do the same with waffles!
These healthy fluffy protein waffles are SO delicious and have that same crunch that you expect from a real Belgian waffle.
We love these with maple syrup and berries on top, but you can definitely enjoy them with your favorite toppings!
They are perfect for your weekly meal prep and I know you are going to love them!
Why these are the best High Protein Waffles
Here are some of the things that make these homemade protein waffles so good:
- High protein: Most breakfasts are just pure carbs but these high protein waffles have 10g of protein per waffle!
- Simple ingredients: These waffles are made with simple ingredients that you already have in your fridge or pantry!
- Delicious: These protein waffles taste just like classic Belgian waffles, so they are perfectly light and fluffy!
Are protein waffles healthy? Yes, protein waffles are healthy! These waffles are made with wholesome ingredients and are super filling, which makes them a delicious healthy breakfast!
How long does it take to make protein waffles? It takes about 15 minutes from start to finish to make protein waffles, however, cook time will vary depending on your waffle iron.
Healthy Protein Waffle Recipe
Protein Waffle ingredients
Here’s what you need to make these protein waffles:
- nonfat Greek Yogurt
- eggs, egg whites
- honey
- vanilla extract
- butter
- whole wheat flour
- baking powder, salt
There are substitutions for all the ingredients listed below! You’ll also need a waffle iron.
Best Waffle Iron
We love this waffle iron. It’s super easy to cook with and the waffle comes out perfectly crispy.
Protein Waffles Recipe substitutions
Non Fat Greek Yogurt: We have not tried making this recipe with other types of yogurt, however, I think regular full fat yogurt would work ok. I’m not sure about dairy free/plant based yogurt.
Skim Milk: You can substitute skim milk with any plant based/nondairy milk.
Eggs: We have not tried this recipe without eggs and wouldn’t recommend it. I don’t think it will work. The eggs are essential to the fluffy texture/crispiness of the edges.
Honey: You can substitute honey with maple syrup. You can also omit the honey but it really adds a nice flavor to the waffles.
Vanilla Extract: If you don’t have vanilla extract you can skip it.
Melted Butter: You can substitute butter with ghee or applesauce, but we really recommend using the butter. It’s delicious!
Whole Wheat Flour: We haven’t tried this recipe with other flours. Almond or coconut flour will not work and can never be substituted 1:1 for whole wheat flour. However, oat flour or Gluten Free 1:1 Flour might work but without testing them I can’t be sure.
Baking Powder: Do not omit the baking powder.
Waffle Iron: We made these in a standard Belgian waffle maker. I’m sure you could make them in a Mini Waffle Maker, however, you’d need to adjust your batter/cook time.
Can this recipe also be used to make Protein Pancakes? We haven’t tried making this recipe into protein pancakes. I’m not sure how it will work. If you try it, let us know. If you want another healthy pancake recipe, this healthy pancakes is great!
Can I add protein powder to this waffle mix? We have not tried making this recipe with protein powder. Protein powder can make baked goods really spongey and lead to a funky texture. If you’re going to try it though, I would recommend adding protein in small amounts (1/4 cup at a time) and testing to make sure it doesn’t dry out the batter/make it spongey once the waffles are cooked.
How to make Protein Waffles
Making protein waffles is so easy!
- Mix together all ingredients until well combined
- Allow the waffle batter to rest while you heat up your waffle iron.
- Grease your waffle maker with cooking spray.
- Fill your waffle maker and cook until you do not see steam and the waffle doesn’t stick when you lift the waffle maker up.
How can you tell if healthy protein waffles are done? Protein waffles are done when they have a golden brown exterior and are crisp on the edges and center. You can also see if your waffle iron has a light to tell you when they are done.
How to serve this High Protein Waffle Recipe
These healthy protein waffles are delicious on their own but feel free to serve them with Bacon and a Frittata. Plus you can top them however you like!
Best Toppings for Protein Waffles
Here are some of our favorite toppings:
- maple syrup or sugar free syrup
- fresh whipped cream
- chocolate chips
- fresh berries or other fruit
- nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, or our Strawberry Pecan Butter or Gingerbread Cashew Butter would be amazing!)
- hemp seeds or chopped nuts
- ice cream (we won’t judge!)
Protein Waffle Recipe storage
These protein waffles store really well! They are perfect for meal prep, so feel free to double or triple the recipe.
Refrigerating: Protein waffles can stay in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can you freeze easy protein waffles? Yes, you can freeze easy protein waffles! Put them in an airtight container or reusable Ziploc bag in your freezer for up to 6 months. When ready to eat, either microwave or place directly in the toaster oven from frozen.
How to reheat healthy protein waffles: You can reheat protein waffles in the microwave or in a toaster oven. However, we don’t recommend reheating them in a pan, they will not get as crisp.
Protein Waffle FAQs
There are 10g of protein in each protein waffle.
This healthy protein waffle recipe is 200 calories for a large Belgian waffle.
The key to keeping protein waffles from being dry is adding a little bit of fat. Melted butter, olive oil, coconut oil can all be added to protein waffles to make them less dry.
You can add protein powder to some waffle mixes, but it won’t always work. If you’re going to try it I would recommend adding it in small amounts and testing it to make sure it doesn’t dry out the batter/make it spongey.
Protein waffles are made out of whole wheat flour, greek yogurt, melted butter, and honey.
These protein waffles are healthier than regular waffles and are healthy when enjoyed in moderation.
If you add too much protein powder to your waffles, they will get dry.
Absolutely! They do contain honey though, so don’t feed to kids under 1.
They contain the same ingredients, but waffle batter is more rich than pancake batter.
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Protein Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup skim milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites this is ¼ cup or the whites of 2 eggs
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, egg whites, honey, vanilla and melted butter until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whole wheat flour one cup at a time along with the baking powder and salt.
- Allow the batter to rest while you heat up your waffle iron.
- Grease your waffle iron with cooking spray. Fill your waffle iron and cook until you do not see steam and the waffle doesn’t stick when you lift the iron up. (2-3 minutes depending on your iron. Most modern waffle irons have a light that tells you they are done.
- Top however you’d like & enjoy!
Erin says
I love that these don’t have protein powder!
Emily says
Our favorite waffle recipe! Love making these up for my kids. They taste so much better than store-bought mixes. I’ve made a couple of batches at a time and then froze extras-perfect quick breakfast on mornings that just need an easy but filling meal!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you like them, thank you!!
Christy says
I really like this recipe. It makes a really nice waffle that my whole family likes. We did, in a pinch, make the recipe as pancakes and it turned out just fine. It’s pretty forgiving. Sometimes I use a mix of flours, different milks, maybe 3 whole eggs instead of what is called for. Sometimes I add some collagen powder and vanilla. They always turn out fluffy and crisp on the outside. Using the Greek yogurt seems to really make this recipe stand out. Thanks. It is on my weekly rotation for school morning breakfasts.
Corinne says
These were great! Nice and filling and fluffy. I did part white flour and part wheat because my kids are just getting used to it. I also added 1 T chia seeds and some chocolate chips just for fun.
Chris Amos says
Ain’t a thang wrong with these waffles! They’re even good if you freeze them and pop them in the toaster later!
Great job on this recipe, guys! I particularly like the fact that you bumped the protein with whole foods rather than protein powder 🙂
Keep up the good work!
Marisa says
I have a gluten allergy so I cannot try these, but my kids and husband are obsessed. I keep making double batches to keep in the freezer for quick breakfasts, and they keep disappearing. I think I need to triple the recipe next time. Thanks so much for this!
Joy says
Omgosh this recipe looks so much better than all of the other ones! It’s all real food and no weird stuff. Curious if it is 8 servings or 4? It says it makes 8 waffles. I REALLY appreciate the nutrition chart! My daughter and I bought some chocolate chip Kodiak brand protein waffles to make ice cream sandwiches but they are super expensive! I’ll comment again after I make them but for now I’m just excited to have a way to make our own healthy version of a yummy dessert!
Marisa Coluccio says
I make these waffles all the time for my family. They are good and healthy. To everyone out there, you have not tried weirder but better waffles then this!
OverwhelmingAnxiety says
Hope you dont mind me asking, but sometimes I have issues with honey, in general (i have a very sensitive tongue, and it’s super sweet). I have some fake brown sugar and, just wondered if removing the honey would change the consistency a ton?
Thanks in advance, really look forward to trying this!
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m not sure how that would affect it without trying, I’m sorry! You could use maple syrup in place of the honey, I know that works!
Jocelyn says
These turned out great! I used cottage cheese (made smooth in the blender) instead of the yogurt because it’s what I had on hand. We liked the waffles with just 2 Tablespoons of honey and an added tablespoon of oil. Thanks so much.
Robyn Cunningham says
Has anyone tried a successful gluten free option? thanks!