Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast with these Pumpkin Protein Waffles. Packed with protein and the warm flavors of fall, these waffles are perfect for a cozy morning treat.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter:
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
- ½ cup rolled oats or oat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy, as needed for consistency)
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey for sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Prepare Batter: In a blender or food processor, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, protein powder, oats, baking powder, spices, salt, vanilla extract, and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron, pour in the batter, and cook for 3–5 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve warm with toppings like Greek yogurt, nut butter, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- For crispier waffles, toast briefly after cooking.
- These waffles freeze well and can be reheated in a toaster or oven.
- Use plant-based protein and almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
