Protein-Packed Homemade Waffles Recipe for Breakfast & Snacks

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Make ahead and freeze for easy school lunches and snacks. Both of my kids love these waffles.

Homemade protein waffles
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Homemade Protein Waffles

Perfect for packed lunchboxes and quick breakfasts.

Course

Breakfast, lunch box
Cuisine

American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 waffles
Author whiteblankspace

Ingredients

  • 1/3
    cup
    wowbutter (nut-free)
    peanut butter
  • 1/4
    cup
    hemp seeds
  • 1 1/3
    cup
    milk
  • 1/4
    cup
    avocado oil
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2
    tsp
    cider vinegar
  • 1
    tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3/4
    cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/3
    cup
    cornstarch
  • 3
    tbsp
    cacao powder
  • 2
    tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2
    tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4
    tsp
    baking soda
  • A pinch of salt
  • Cooking oil spray

Instructions

  1. In a high-speed blender, combine wowbutter, hemp seeds, milk, avocado oil, egg, cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cacao powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. Let the batter rest briefly while the iron heats. Spray the iron with cooking oil, pour in batter, and cook until the waffles are crisp on the outside and cooked through.

Recipe Notes

These waffles freeze well for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a toaster oven or air fryer for best texture.