Cinnamon Apple Protein Waffles (Printer View)

Fluffy, cinnamon-kissed waffles with diced apple deliver protein and sweetness for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup oat flour
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30 grams)
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
08 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup)
12 - Cooking spray or oil for waffle iron

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix the batter.
05 - Fold in the diced apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Lightly grease the waffle iron plates with cooking spray or oil.
07 - Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close and cook until golden and crisp, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
08 - Repeat the process with the remaining batter to prepare all waffles.
09 - Serve the waffles warm, topped as desired with apple slices, cinnamon, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Loaded with protein for lasting energy
  • Packed with real apples and warming spices
  • Wholesome ingredients and easy to adapt for different diets
  • Ready in under half an hour
02 -
  • High protein to keep you satisfied all morning
  • Kid friendly and even picky eaters love them
  • Batter comes together with just two bowls
03 -
  • Let your waffle iron get properly hot before starting or you risk soggy results
  • If you like crunch add a handful of chopped walnuts when folding in apples
  • Use room temperature eggs and milk so the coconut oil does not seize up
  • If your batter seems too thick after adding apples stir in a splash more milk The fruit can thicken the mixture more than you expect
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