Just six simple ingredients are all it takes to whip up this vegan protein waffles recipe! With wholesome sweetness and no refined sugar, you’ll have the tastiest way to stay fueled up from early morning until lunchtime!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Healthy: Vegan protein powder waffles are the healthy, eggless option you need with all-natural ingredients that do your body good.
- Filling: Thanks to the protein powder, you get an extra dose of what your body needs to feel satiated even on the busiest days.
- Easy: No joke – just six ingredients are all you need to whip up a batch of these delicious waffles!
Nutrition For Mental Health
As a nutritionist, I am obsessed with how our food can impact our mood. Intentionally used protein powder can add a protein punch to any meal you need. This specific vegan protein powder is made out of peas, which means it’s also a great choice for those with common nut allergies. Another source of protein in these waffles is soy milk. A cohort study including 6,253 individuals from Zhejiang, China, found that those who consumed soy products more frequently had a lower risk of depression.
Ingredients + Substitutions
There are few things more aggravating than wanting to make a recipe and discovering you’re missing something you need. Never fear, for these substitutions can help you get these eggless protein waffles on your table!
- Milk: This easy homemade protein waffle recipe is made with unsweetened oat milk. However, I always recommend using the milk you have on hand, such as almond nut milk, cashew nut milk, or 5-minute hemp milk.
- Protein powder: I love Truvani vanilla vegan pea protein powder. Again, though, if you already have a different protein powder in your pantry, use that instead.
How To Make Vegan Protein Waffles
There is really nothing to it when it comes to making these protein-packed waffles. Whether you make them to send the kids off to school feeling ready for the day or you are having a more relaxed brunch on the weekends, these are quick and easy!
- Heat your waffle iron.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour oat milk over the top and stir until just combined.
- Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, then scoop ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter into the waffle iron and cook. Continue until all the batter is used up.
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- Serve warm with maple syrup on top. Add your favorite chopped nuts for added protein!
Servings Ideas
With protein packed into every delicious bite, these waffles are incredibly filling. Still, you might be serving them for a weekend breakfast or brunch, and rounding out the selection is a great idea when you have guests or a super-hungry family. Fill up your table with my oven-baked home fries, easy tofu scramble, tahini chocolate date balls, overnight oats with water, or pecan banana muffins for another muffin option. Want a topping besides maple syrup? My strawberry chia seed jam or raspberry chia seed jam is a perfect fit. Or enjoy with a sippable option like my pomegranate smoothie or PB shake!
Storage Tips
These vegan protein powder waffles need to be stored in the fridge, where they’ll be good for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, I recommend freezing them individually, perfect for a quick breakfast on a busy day.
FAQ
Kodiak does make vegan waffles, though not all of the brand’s waffle options are vegan-friendly. Making your own vegan protein waffles is the best way to know you’re staying true to your vegan roots and avoiding any processed preservatives.
Of course you can, and as you can see, I wholeheartedly recommend doing so since regular waffles can leave you wanting something more an hour or two later. With protein powder, they make you feel full for much longer, allowing you to stick to your goals.
I’d say store-bought protein waffles may not be quite as healthy for you as making this recipe for vegan protein waffles. Making them yourself gives you control over what you’re putting into your body, and you’ll be keeping refined sugar out of the equation, which is always a win-win.
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Recipe
Vegan Protein Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
Instructions
- Heat your waffle iron.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour oat milk over the top and stir until just combined.
- Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray, then scoop ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter into the waffle iron and cook. Continue until all the batter is used up.
- Serve warm with maple syrup on top. Add your favorite chopped nuts for added protein!
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Notes
These vegan protein powder waffles need to be stored in the fridge, where they’ll be good for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, I recommend freezing them individually, perfect for a quick breakfast on a busy day.
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Reference
Zhang, T., Jiang, G., Li, F., Gu, X., Zhai, Y., Xu, L., Wu, M., Shen, H., & Lin, J. (2022). Soy product consumption and the risk of major depressive disorder in older adults: Evidence from a cohort study. Frontiers in psychiatry, 13, 888667. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.888667
