Easy High Protein Waffles Your Whole Family Will Love

I have a family of 6, so finding a meal we can all agree on can be a challenge. If everybody gets a say, the one that almost always wins out is “breakfast for dinner.” Pancakes, waffles, cinnamon rolls, sausage, eggs, and bacon are always a big hit in the Boone house. Of course, the healthier or more protein-packed we can get these meals, the better they are for everyone. That’s why I’m in love with these Easy High Protein Waffles!

Not only are they full of healthy, nutritious ingredients, but each waffle has 35 grams of protein. It’s always a win when the adults can eat waffles and stay on their meal plan AND the kids keep asking for seconds!

What Makes Easy High Protein Waffles Healthy?

The closer you can get to the original food, the better it is for you. This is true for each ingredient in this recipe. For example, if you can find fresh eggs, that would be better than bleached white eggs from the grocery store. I love using oat flour from Azure standard, because I know they have good quality products. You can check out Azure here to see what all they have available and see if they have a drop site near you.

The butter you use is also important. There’s a huge difference in the nutrients in butter, ghee, or olive oil and a butter-flavored spray. Just keep in mind that the more natural each ingredient is, the better the entire recipe will be for you and your family.

Are Easy High Protein Waffles Good for Losing Weight?

The ingredients in this recipe are great for healthy eating and weight loss. If your goal is to lose weight, I would definitely stick with Almond milk and not substitute a fattier milk. Another step you can take is to pay attention to the cottage cheese your using. By using low-fat or non-fat dairy products, you can greatly decrease the amount of fat in your recipes. One waffle has about 26 grams of carbs and 10 grams of fat, which is a pretty good meal for weight loss. Even more importantly, because it has around 35 grams of protein, it is ideal for muscle gain. Who doesn’t want more strength and muscle tone?

How Much Protein Should I Be Eating to Build Muscle?

If your goal is to look lean and strong and to get stronger over time, the recommended amount of protein is about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. For example, if you weigh around 150 pounds, aiming to eat around 150 grams of protein per day would be ideal.

I personally try to hit around 25 grams of protein per meal/snack during the day. I usually go protein-heavy at dinner and eat less at snacks, but it all balances out. If you’re not keeping up with the amount of protein your eating, and your body shape is not showing the amount of work your putting in the gym, this may one of the factors holding you back from achieving your fitness goals.

What Are My Favorite Toppings for Easy High Protein Waffles?

When it comes to toppings, the possibilities are endless. Once again, make sure you’re topping your waffles with something that will help you achieve your nutrition goals. If you’re making healthy, high protein waffles, and saturating it in junk, you won’t reap the health benefits you’re going for. However, you can definitely have fun and experiment with it! I like to use peanut butter, honey, or maple syrup. The Savannah Bee Company has some delicious whipped honeys that are just honey and essential oil or cinnamon if you want to change up your flavors. My favorites are their cinnamon and lemon whipped honey. You could add no sugar chocolate chips into your recipe or sprinkle them on top.

One of my favorite toppings is fruit, especially berries. You can cook it into the batter or cut it up and sprinkle it on top. You can even cook some berries down on the stove with butter and even add a little sweetener if you want (like pure cane sugar or maple syrup). Although berries have some carbs, they are usually pretty low in calories, which makes them great to use as a topping!

Do I Need A Waffle Maker to Make Waffles?

If you’re wanting waffles that look like waffles, it’s worth investing in a good waffle iron. I like to set mine on top of a baking sheet, so it makes clean-up easier later if any of the batter or grease leaks out of the iron while cooking. Here’s an inexpensive waffle iron similar to the one I use. If you are willing to make more of an investment in your kitchen tools, this is another waffle maker that has great reviews, lets you cook multiple waffles at once, and even has a setting for how golden you want your waffle.

If you don’t have a waffle maker, you could even try this recipe on a pancake griddle. It may give you a waffle flavor, but you would be lacking the characteristic waffle pattern you’ll get with a waffle iron.

What’s the Best Way to Store the Leftovers?

I love popping any leftovers in the fridge for later. If you know you aren’t going to eat them over the next 5 days or so, you can even seal them and put them in the freezer. Either way, it only takes a minute to heat them up in the oven on a baking sheet. This helps it get that golden crispy outer layer that is so delicious when they’re fresh. My kids also like to heat them up in the microwave, but the texture of the waffles reheated in the oven is my favorite.

This is one of those recipes you can make on the weekend and eat on every single day for breakfast, or lunch. You can freeze it and pull it out later. Or round two can become a quick healthy meal ready for your kids in minutes.

Do I Really Need Easy High Protein Waffles in My Life?

I think the answer to this question is pretty simple. If you love waffles and pancakes, and breakfast in general, and you’re trying to live a fit life, finding healthy recipes you enjoy is the key. If you never get to eat pancakes or waffles or cinnamon rolls, then you may feel like you’re missing out on some of your favorites. That feeling makes your healthy lifestyle less sustainable over time.

Finding things like Easy High Protein Waffles that taste delicious and help move you towards your health goals is essential to staying on target in the long run. Whether you like waffles or other foods, finding healthier versions you enjoy will help you enjoy the fit lifestyle you’re creating. If you’re not loving it, you probably won’t stick with it.

You may also need this recipe if you’re feeding a family. Going back to the beginning of this post, my entire family, all 6 of us, love this recipe! Sneaking in protein and fruit can be tricky when you have little ones in the house. Having a recipe that makes it super simple is amazing! I love that I can fix something my whole family enjoys that’s actually good for them. I don’t mind letting them get seconds or eat on it all week long! It makes healthy eating as a family super simple.

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