Description
These Pumpkin Protein Waffles are a deliciously nutritious way to start your day, combining seasonal pumpkin flavor with a boost of protein for sustained energy. Made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour and warm spices, they are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Additional
- Nonstick spray or oil for waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer instructions to ensure even cooking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until a thick, smooth batter forms, making sure there are no lumps.
- Prepare Waffle Iron: Lightly grease the waffle iron with nonstick spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour enough batter onto the waffle iron to cover the bottom plate without overfilling. Cook for 3–5 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Carefully remove the waffles and serve immediately with your choice of toppings such as nut butter, yogurt, maple syrup, or fresh fruit. Repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour or whole wheat flour for oat flour if desired.
- To make it dairy-free, use a plant-based protein powder and non-dairy milk.
- These waffles freeze well—just reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
