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It only takes a few minutes and a few ingredients to make a delicious batter for high-protein waffles. Make a batch ahead of time and freeze for a quick and healthy breakfast option you can reheat quickly in a toaster.  

Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsTotal: 25 mins
Servings: 12-18 waffles (6 servings) 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (70 g) (use gluten-free flour, if needed) 
  • 2 servings protein powder of choice (60-70 g or about ¾ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the waffle iron.
  2. To a high-speed blender, add all ingredients. Secure the lid in place and blend on low until well mixed together, 15-20 seconds. 
  3. Pour a small amount of batter (amount will depend on size of waffle iron) into waffle iron and let cook until lightly golden. When the waffle is cooked through, remove it to a plate or keep warm in the oven set to the Keep Warm setting. 
  4. Continue the process of cooking waffles until all batter is used up. Makes 12 standard size waffle squares or 18 mini waffles. 
  5. Serve with desired toppings. 

Notes

If making waffles ahead of time to freeze for later, allow the cooked waffles to cool to room temperature then store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster oven for an easy breakfast option.

For gluten-free, use an equal amount 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour, such as Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour.

For dairy-free, use a plant-based protein powder and any favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk, such as almond milk or oat milk. 

Looking for a good protein powder? Here are our dietitians’ favorite whey protein powders and favorite plant-based protein powders.

For the nutrition analysis, a serving is equal to ½ cup of the batter, which makes 2 regular size waffles or 3 mini waffles.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 2 standard waffles
  • Calories: 221
  • Fat: 5 g
  • (Sat Fat: 2 g)
  • Sodium: 207 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 25 g
  • (Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g)
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 136 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessie Shafer