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These easy protein waffles make a great meal prep breakfast! This gluten-free waffle recipe is so simple and delicious.
This protein waffle recipe is perfect when you need a wholesome make-ahead breakfast with an amazing taste! You can double or triple this recipe to freeze batches for later, ensuring you have a smooth morning without skipping a meal.
This easy breakfast has chia seeds folded in for extra fiber and is flourless to reduce the carbohydrates. Each waffle has 13 grams of protein, so it’s sure to keep you fueled for hours!
Ingredients
- Bananas – large, brown.
- Nut butter – Peanut butter, cashew butter (try this homemade recipe with strawberries!), almond butter, pecan butter, even a seed butter like sunflower butter can work!
- Large eggs, Milk, and Sweetener – Wet ingredients for binding and moisture. For lower cholesterol, replace each egg with two egg whites. You can use dairy milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, whatever you prefer. Use a liquid sweetener like honey or maple syrup (even sugar-free if you like) for the easiest mixing and flavor.
- Protein powder, Baking powder, and Salt – Dry ingredients for structure and leavening. Use plant-based protein powder if you want these to be vegan-friendly. I used a gluten-free, chocolate whey protein powder for mine.
- Chia seeds and chocolate chips – Optional but delicious. Feel free to use dairy-free or sugar-free options, including other mix-ins like chopped nuts.
How to make protein waffles
This recipe is so easy, all you need is a blender and a waffle iron. To get clear photos, I used a bowl and an inversion blender, but this can work just as well in your average pitcher blender.
Prep
Start by preheating your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. While that’s warming up, measure out all your ingredients. Add your bananas, nut butter of choice, eggs, milk, sweetener, protein powder, baking powder, and salt into a blender (or bowl if using an inversion blender).
Make batter
Blend the mixture until smooth and fully combined. Add in your chocolate chips and chia seeds, folding through so they are evenly distributed through the waffle batter.
Make waffles
Lightly grease your hot waffle iron with cooking spray and scoop or pour batter in. Close the lid and cook for -5 minutes or until golden brown and fully set. Once done, remove from the waffle maker and continue with remaining batter until finished.
What to serve with protein waffles
We like to serve these with fresh berries (or air fryer apples for a fall-inspired twist), Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, a drizzle of syrup, more nut butter, strawberry sauce, or any of your other favorite toppings for waffles or pancakes!
Add some air fryer bacon, homemade breakfast sausage, and a caramel frappuccino for the best breakfast ever!
Storage and reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To keep these available longer, skip the fridge and store in the freezer up to 3 months.
TIP: To prevent the waffles from sticking together, either store waffles with a sheet of parchment paper between each OR flash freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet for 2-4 hours before placing in a freezer bag.
Reheat in a toaster oven, air fryer, dry skillet, or waffle iron to keep them crispy. If you like softer waffles, microwave in 30-second intervals, flipping after each blast.
More hearty breakfasts
- Smoked Salmon Toast – 12 grams of protein
- Air Fryer Prosciutto Egg Cups – 11 grams of protein
- Classic Avocado Toast with Egg – 17 grams of protein
- Easy Breakfast Mushroom Tacos – 29 grams of protein
- Air Fryer Denver Eggs – 21 grams of protein
Protein Waffles
Equipment
- 1 inversion blender (or regular pitcher blender)
Ingredients
- 2 large brown bananas
- 1 cup nut butter, peanut, cashew, almond, etc
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup protein powder, your favorite brand
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a blender or using an immersion blender, combine the bananas, peanut butter, eggs, milk, honey, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chia seeds.
- Lightly grease the waffle maker if needed. Pour the batter into the waffle maker, close the lid, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and fully set.
- Remove the waffles carefully and serve warm with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, yogurt, or extra peanut butter!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
