Protein Packed Skinny Cinnamon Waffles

Sound the sirens, this protein packed waffle is going down in history (or at least my history). I love waffles so much, but the store bought mixes are often high in literally everything: refined carbohydrates, salt, sugar, calories, you name it. I use mixes sometimes (I'm a big Hungry Jack fan), but in the middle of the week when I'm craving a decadent breakfast treat, this is perfect! It's sweet, fluffy, and packed with 32 grams of protein and only 2 grams of sugar!

Aside from the nutritional benefits, the best part is that it's so simple to make and only 5 ingredients:

• 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (I used Pure Protein from Walmart)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (you may also use skim milk)
• 1/2 (or more) tablespoons of Cinnamon, Pumpkin Spice, or All-Spice 
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Any other mix-ins, fruit toppings, or syrup (I used honey instead of syrup) you desire!

 

Cooking Instructions:

**This is the general recipe. but don't be afraid to make it your own by adding in some additional flavor! See my ideas after this.**

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until creamy and smooth - you may want to add more almond milk depending on the consistency. 
2. Heat your waffle iron to low or medium heat. Important: these waffles get done very quickly, so check on them frequently to ensure you get them the way you like them!
3. When your waffle is done, add your desired toppings or syrup and enjoy! Easy peasy. 

 

 

Dress it Up! 

I have so many ideas for how to customize these waffles for any craving! Need a fall-crazed pumpkin spice fix? How about peanut butter, chocolate, blueberry, or any other waffle you've ever had? Make your own gourmet waffles without the sugar, fat, calories, and all that other bad stuff! Here's some add-in/add-on ideas:

• Honey or other natural ingredient in place of sugar-loaded high-fructose syrup
• Light Buttery Spread (I use SmartBalance) instead of fatty stick butter
  
• Dark Chocolate Chips (high in antioxidants, lower in sugar and fat than Milk Chocolate chips)
• Pumpkin Pureé with Pumpkin Spice
• Blueberries or other fruit
• Peanut Butter (PB2 or a good old-fashioned tablespoon of the real deal)
• Cocoa Powder & Sweetener (for a full on chocolate waffle)
• Panko Chicken on top or side (for that mid-week Chicken & Waffles craving! That happens to everyone, right...?)

 Regardless of your choices, this waffle is revolutionary in my book and I hope it will be in yours too!

 

Nutrition Facts:

For one large waffle using the base ingredients listed above and no toppings:

• 230 Calories
• 32g Protein
• 2g Sugar
• 8 Net Carbs
• 8g Fat

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