Easy High Protein Waffles
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These easy, high protein waffles are fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside, and packed with over 50 grams of protein in the full recipe. They’re so delicious you’ll never make waffles any other way again!
The only thing better than waffles for breakfast is waffles that actually keep you full — and these healthy, high-protein waffles are just the solution!
I grew up eating Eggo frozen waffles and Bisquick waffles, but I was always hungry again right after. That’s why I was so excited to develop this protein-packed waffle recipe — now I can enjoy waffles that keep me full and satisfied for hours.
And if I do say so myself, these might just be the best protein waffles ever! They’re perfectly crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. If you’re on the fence about adding protein to your waffles, just give these a try — you won’t regret it!
Looking for more protein-packed breakfast ideas? Try my protein pancakes, cottage cheese scrambled eggs and protein overnight oats.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Protein Waffle Recipe
- // ★★★★★ Review //
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Easy Recipe Substitutions
- How to Make The Best Protein Waffles (Step-by-Step)
- Brittany’s Pro Tips!
- How to Serve Protein Waffles
- How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Protein Waffle FAQs
- More High Protein Breakfasts
- Easy High Protein Waffles Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Protein Waffle Recipe
- Filling – These waffles will keep you full! Each waffle has about 17 grams of protein, so you’ll stay satisfied for hours.
- Quick & easy – This recipe is so simple! Just toss all the ingredients in a blender, let your waffle iron do its thing, and dig in.
- Healthy – Made with better-for-you ingredients like Greek yogurt, rolled oats, maple syrup, and protein powder. These waffles are naturally gluten-free and naturally sweetened.
- Great for meal prep – The perfect meal-prep recipe! Make a double or triple batch over the weekend and refrigerate or freeze them for quick, healthy breakfasts all week long.
// ★★★★★ Review //
“I’ve made several protein waffles and they all come out dry and dense. Not my favorite.
These came out light and crispy! Absolutely delicious!” – Kristina
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need a handful of ingredients and a waffle maker to whip up these easy protein waffles. I bet you already have everything in your kitchen right now!
- eggs – help bind the waffle ingredients together… and adds extra protein!
- Greek yogurt – takes place of the liquid and oil you’d typically find in a traditional waffle recipe. It also adds extra protein!
- non-dairy milk – I used unsweetened almond milk but any non-dairy milk works!
- maple syrup – for a hint of natural sweetness in the batter and as a drizzle on top! Make sure you are using real maple syrup, not pancake syrup, which is loaded with corn syrup and a ton of added sugars.
- vanilla protein powder – any plant-based vanilla protein powder works. Nuzest and Truvani are two of my favorite brands. They’re both plant-based and have a minimal, clean ingredient list.
- rolled oats – in place of flour that you traditionally find in pancake and waffle recipes, I’m using rolled oats. When blended in a high powered blender, it turns into oat flour. Make sure you grab gluten-free oats if needed. I use Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free rolled oats.
Find the full ingredient list with measurements in the recipe card below.
Easy Recipe Substitutions
- Use egg whites: Want to reduce the calories and fat content? Swap the 2 eggs with 1/3 cup egg whites.
- Make them dairy-free: Swap the Greek yogurt for dairy-free yogurt. I love siggi’s plant-based vanilla yogurt because it’s higher in protein. It does have some added sugar, so you might want to skip the maple syrup if you use this.
- Don’t have protein powder? If you’re looking for a waffle recipe without the added protein try my almond flour waffles instead. They still have 13 grams of protein per waffle!
- Add mix-in’s: I love adding mix-in’s to my pancakes and waffles! Try adding 1/4 cup chocolate chips, berries or chopped nuts to your batter before cooking.
How to Make The Best Protein Waffles (Step-by-Step)
These fluffy protein waffles are so easy to whip up! Just toss all your ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth and pour the batter into your waffle maker to cook. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
Step 1: Preheat waffle iron and grease with cooking spray. Add ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and combined.
Step 2: Pour about ½ cup of the batter into the waffle iron. Close and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Remove the waffle and serve.
Step 4: Pour maple syrup, nut butter, or add your favorite toppings (more ideas below).
Brittany’s Pro Tips!
- Use the right protein powder: I’ve only tested this recipe with plant-based protein powder (made from peas) and not all protein powders are the same! Pea protein absorbs more liquid than whey protein powder, so if you’re using a non-vegan protein powder, you may need to adjust the liquid ratio.
- Add more protein: Want to boost the protein content even more? Swap the Greek yogurt for full-fat cottage cheese, which has about 4 extra grams of protein per 1/2 cup.
- Preheat your waffle iron: Don’t rush this step! A fully heated waffle iron ensures crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside waffles.
How to Serve Protein Waffles
With 17 grams of protein per waffle, I feel good about eating one on its own, topped with a little nut butter and a drizzle of maple syrup. But if you’re hosting brunch or want a more filling meal, here’s what I recommend serving them with:
- Quiche – Get your savory fix with this dairy-free spinach quiche or kale and feta crustless quiche.
- Meat – For some added protein serve these waffles with breakfast sausage or turkey bacon For a vegan option, try my tempeh bacon.
- Fruit salad – I love this simple fruit salad as a refreshing side.
- Fun drink – You can’t have brunch without a mimosa or bellini right?! For a non-alcoholic option, try this grapefruit apple cider vinegar drink, or my easy strawberry juice.
- Coconut butter – When I’m feeling fancy, I drizzle coconut butter over my waffles in addition to nut butter. It adds an amazing flavor! Check out my recipe on how to make homemade coconut butter.
- Granola – I love topping my waffles and pancakes with granola for extra crunch. Try my homemade granola or protein granola for a delicious twist!
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Whether you’re meal prepping these waffles, making a double batch or just have leftovers, these protein powder waffles store beautifully.
- In the fridge: Allow the waffles to cool completely on a wire rack, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- In the freezer: Place waffles in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag (I like to use my Stasher bags) and layer them with parchment paper between each waffle to prevent sticking. The waffles will last in the freezer for up to 3 month.
- Reheating: I like to pop my waffle straight into the toaster or toaster oven (from the fridge or freezer) so it reheats and gets crispy. You can also microwave it for about 60 seconds, but it won’t be as crisp.
Protein Waffle FAQs
Yes! These waffles are packed with 17 grams of protein and made with better-for-you ingredients like Greek yogurt, maple syrup, rolled oats, and protein powder — unlike store-bought waffles, which are often made with refined sugar, flour, and seed oils.
I have this basic Oster Waffle Maker. It’s nothing fancy, but it works well and makes perfect waffles. 🙂 These waffles have also been tested in this Calphalon waffle maker, which worked wonderfully.
Even if your waffle maker is non-stick, I recommend spraying it with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Use an oil mister or a non-aerosol spray like coconut oil spray or Chosen Foods avocado oil spray. Avoid sprays like Pam, as they can damage the non-stick coating over time.
I haven’t tried it, but if you prefer not to use protein powder, you can try replacing it with extra rolled oats or almond flour for structure. Keep in mind that the protein content will be lower without the powder.
Definitely! These waffles store and freeze well. You can make a double batch, freeze them, and then pop them in the toaster for a quick and easy breakfast.
If your waffles aren’t crispy enough, try 1) Letting the waffle cook a little longer before removing it. 2) Preheating your waffle maker fully before adding the batter.
3) Using less batter to allow for crispier edges. 4) Reheating in the toaster instead of the microwave.
More High Protein Breakfasts
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Easy High Protein Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened almond milk , or any non-dairy milk
- ½ Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 scoop (25 grams) plant-based vanilla protein powder, I used Nuzest
- ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- cooking spray, I like using coconut or avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth.
- Pour a scant ½ cup of the batter into the preheated waffle iron, close, and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the waffle iron and serve immediately with maple syrup, nut butter, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use egg whites: Want to reduce the calories and fat content? Swap the 2 eggs with 1/3 cup egg whites.
- Make them dairy-free: Swap the Greek yogurt for dairy-free yogurt.
- Add mix-in’s: I love adding mix-in’s to my pancakes and waffles! Try adding 1/4 cup chocolate chips, berries or chopped nuts to your batter before cooking.
- Storing: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: To reheat, pop the waffles in the toaster or toaster oven straight from the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This post was originally published on January 26, 2022, updated on December 16, 2024 and republished on February 13, 2025.
Could I use plain non fat Greek yogurt instead?
Hi Melanie – are you wanting to just plain yogurt instead of greek yogurt?
best tasting protein waffles i have ever had and such a lovely texture. also work well as pancakes. LOVE THEM
YAY! I am excited to hear that you are loving this recipe and that they work well as pancakes too, Rebecca. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
3/5 from us. This recipe made 3 smaller waffles. The taste was decent, at first I didn’t like it but it grew on me. The main issue is there is almost no substance to them, they were light and almost hollow after cooking. I may try adding a couple tbsp flour next time to see if that helps round these out.
Dang! So sorry to hear that this recipe didn’t turn out for you. Did you change anything about the recipe? What size is your waffle maker? I’m wondering if yours might be much larger than mine. Maybe doubling the recipe would help?
Love all your recipes, including this one. Thank you!!
Yay!! So glad you loved this recipe, Allison! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it.
Love the recipe. Hate the ads.
Hi Patrick – I am sorry to hear that you’re having troubles viewing the recipes because of the ads. Are you looking at the recipes on your desktop or phone? I’ll make sure to chat with my developer about this. Thank you for your review + star rating, I appreciate it!
I followed the recipe exactly except the flavor changes,I used PB protein powder and peanut butter instead of maple syrup. They came out delicious. Made about six regular waffles. After cooking toasted up perfect in a toaster. Topped with more peanut butter and they were perfect.
I am so happy you enjoyed these, Melanie! Your flavor substitutions sound delicious! Thank you for your review + star rating, I appreciate it!
Yummy recipe! Obviously not the same texture as normal waffles, but with a few of your favorite toppings… it’s delicious!
Yay! Glad you’re enjoying these protein waffles, Melanie. Thanks for leaving a review, I really appreciate it.
I was a little intimidated by the longer than preferred ingredients list but I just threw everything in my Vitamix and it was so easy! I used the only yogurt I have which is this 5.3 oz regular Yoplait vanilla yogurt. Because I was adding more liquid, I thought I’d be okay adding a full serving, 2 tablespoons, of my Orgain protein powder and the result were these very fluffy, very yummy, waffles! Thanks, Brittany! This will be a repeat for sure!
Woo! So glad this recipe was a success for you, Michelle! Thank you for sharing your review, I appreciate it so very much!
These work so good! Super tasty. You don’t actually need the baking powder if you are using baking soda and Greek yogurt, so don’t stress if you don’t have any on hand 🙂
Woo! Glad these waffles worked out for you and thanks for sharing that tip, Megan!
These turned out SO good!! Fluffy on the inside but crisp on the outside & the flavor is great. Toppings we used were blueberries & maple syrup, dark chocolate chips, and bananas w/ melted peanut butter. 1/3 C was perfect for the quad Belgian waffle maker I used. I made a quadruple batch as meal prep for the week😋
Woo! I’m so happy to hear this recipe was a hit for you, Ilaria. Making a quadruple batch to meal prep is genius. Thanks for coming back to leave a review, I appreciate it.