Cinnamon Protein Waffles – Gluten-Free, Low-carb

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Fuel up for your day with Cinnamon Protein Waffles, a quick and easy protein powder breakfast idea that tastes decadent enough to be dessert yet is packed with protein, lower in carbs, and boasts no added sugar. Plus, gluten-free, vegetarian and paleo-friendly.

A single-serving batch of Cinnamon Protein Waffles can be whipped up in minutes to help fuel you’re the day’s adventures (or endless task of errands, by default). Gluten-free, no added sugar, and low in carbs. Simple to scale up for meal prep and store in freezer.

A protein waffle recipe for one, a single batch makes either four waffles in a mini waffle iron, or one large waffle in a traditional (4-square) waffle iron. And, let me mention from experience – eating all four waffles is VERY filling and the macros are amazing. The entire batch is only 222 calories, with 9g carb, 8g fat and 27g protein. Toppings are extra though, please note!

A single-serving batch of Cinnamon Protein Waffles can be whipped up in minutes to help fuel you’re the day’s adventures (or endless task of errands, by default). Gluten-free, no added sugar, and low in carbs. Simple to scale up for meal prep and store in freezer.   For more protein powder recipes and easy breakfast ideas, visit thefitfork.com
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The featured ingredient in this cinnamon protein powder waffle is, you guessed it . . . protein powder! Use the protein powder product of your choice, but I am a fan of the plant-based Clean Lean Protein from Nuzest (I used the Smooth Vanilla flavor for this recipe). Here’s a Nuzest protein powder coupon (also good for their other nutrition products) – THEFITFORK15

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Other Ingredients in Simple Cinnamon Protein Waffles:

Green Banana Flour:  This alternative “flour” is packed with minerals, loaded with gut-helping prebiotics and can help reduce your glycemic load. It’s also naturally gluten-free. You may swap in an equal amount of another flour, if preferred.  Like a coconut flour, oat flour, a gluten-free blend, or traditional wheat flours.

Egg: The incredible, edible egg adds 6g of protein to this recipe and help keep the waffles ligher and fluffier – not like some sort of protein powder brick.

Almond Milk: or, another unsweetened milk alternative

Ground Cinnamon: Cinnamon is an amazing superfood spice! I like using Ceylon Cinnamon, referred to by many as the one “true cinnamon.” It offers a great source of cinnamaldehyde, the essential oil that provides the signature cinnamon flavor and smell – along with assisting in certain metabolic, infections, digestive and/or respiratory disorders.  The studies with cinnamon that have grabbed my attention is how the spice can help lower blood sugar, and thusly may have positive implications for those with/or avoiding diabetes and metabolic syndromes.

Making Cinnamon Protein Waffles:

Start by whisking egg in a small bowl and then stir in the remaining ingredients.

The batter should be a medium thickness, meaning “pourable” but not too runny. If your batter seems too gloppy, add more almond milk (a teaspoon at a time). If too thin, add more flour, a half-teaspoon at a time.

Make sure to pre-heat waffle iron. My protein waffles did not stick to the iron at all, but it was a new mini waffle iron, with non-stick coating. If needed, oil or spray the waffle iron plates as needed.

Meal Prepping and Freezing Waffles with Protein Powder:

To freeze cinnamon protein waffles, allow them to cool completely, in a single layer. If you used a large waffle iron, pull them apart along the perforation to make single pieces. Place waffles on pan in the freezer for about an hour to “pre freeze.” This will keep them from ultimately sticking together in the bag.

Transfer partially frozen cinnamon waffles into a zip-top bag or storage container and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

You can reheat frozen waffles in the toaster. Or, also in an oven preheated to 350F for 10 minutes, or air-fryer set at 390 F for 5 minutes or until thoroughly warmed and crispy.

Although this vanilla protein powder waffle recipe is written for a individual portion, you can meal prep it my simply multiplying how many servings you’d like. For example, 1 1/3 cup of protein powder, 4 eggs, 1 cup almond milk, ¼ cup green banana flour and 1 tsp baking soda would allow you to meal prep protein waffles and stock your freezer for busy mornings.

Optional Apple Maple Topping for Cinnamon Protein Waffles :

A single-serving batch of Cinnamon Protein Waffles can be whipped up in minutes to help fuel you’re the day’s adventures (or endless task of errands, by default). Gluten-free, no added sugar, and low in carbs. Simple to scale up for meal prep and store in freezer.

Need protein waffle topping ideas?! On of my favorites is the sugar-free maple apple topping you see in the photo below. Simply dice up 1/4 of an apple and microwave with a pat of butter until softened. Then, stir in 1/4 cup sugar-free maple flavored syrup before drizzling all over your cinnamon waffles with protein powder.

Double Chocolate Protein Waffles

AND, if you’re a chocolate fan, you’ll not want to miss my Double Chocolate Protein Waffles – another delicious way to incorporate more plant-based protein into your morning. A very similar recipe to the Cinnamon Protein Waffles – only with flavor changes!

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Simple Cinnamon Protein Waffles – Low Carb and Gluten Free

A single-serving batch of Cinnamon Protein Waffles can bewhipped up in minutes to help fuel you’re the day’s adventures (or endless taskof errands, by default). Gluten-free, no added sugar, and low in carbs. Simple to scale up for meal prep and store in freezer.

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Keyword: cinnamon, low carb, protein powder, waffles
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 220 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk plus a little more if batter super thick
  • 2/3 cup plant-based protein powder I used Nuzest Smooth Vanilla
  • 1 tbsp green banana flour or another type flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Wisk egg, stir in almond milk. Mix in protein powder, flour and cinnamon until combined.

  2. Heat mini waffle iron (or large iron). Pour ¼ batter into mini iron (or all batter into large 4-section iron), close lid and cook until indicator light goes off.

Repeat with remaining batter.  Top as desired.
Recipe Notes

Macros (for 4 mini waffles or 1 large waffle with 4 squares. Toppings not included

220 calories, 8g fat, 9g carbs, 27g protein

Double Chocolate Protein Waffles | No-added-sugar, Gluten-free

Begin your day with Double Chocolate Protein Waffles, a breakfast that tastes decadent enough to be dessert yet is packed with protein, lower in carbs, and boasts no added sugar. Plus, gluten-free, vegetarian and paleo-friendly.

Power into the day fueled by chocolatey waffles made with protein powder. Only takes minutes to make, is gluten-free, has no added sugar, and moderate in carbs. A single-serve recipe, but simple to scale up for meal prep. Enjoy 28 grams of protein per serving!

A single-serve protein waffle recipe, one batch makes either four waffles in a mini waffle iron, or one large waffle in a traditional (4-square) waffle iron.

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A serving (4 mini waffles) of these chocolate waffles with protein powder will fill you up with the nutrients you need to take on the day — and you likely won’t be hungry again until lunch, thanks to the 28g of protein! Leftover waffles also make a great post-workout snack!

This is the mini waffle iron I used!

The primary ingredient in this chocolate protein powder waffle is, drumroll . . . protein powder! Use the product of your choice, but I am a fan of the plant-based Clean Lean Protein from Nuzest (I used the Rich Chocolate flavor for this recipe). Here’s a Nuzest protein powder coupon (also good for their other nutrition products) – FITFORK

Power into the day fueled by chocolatey waffles made with protein powder. Only takes minutes to make, is gluten-free, has no added sugar, and moderate in carbs. A single-serve recipe, but simple to scale up for meal prep. Enjoy 28 grams of protein per serving!

Ingredients for Double Chocolate Protein Waffles:

  • Green Banana Flour:  This alternative “flour” is packed with minerals, loaded with gut-helping prebiotics and can help reduce your glycemic load. It’s also naturally gluten-free. You may swap in an equal amount of another flour, if preferred.
  • Egg: The incredible, edible egg adds 6g of protein to this recipe and helps the waffles puff up
  • Almond Milk: Or, another unsweetened milk alternative
  • Sugar-free , Dairy-free Chocolate Chips: Mini-sized are preferred, they disperse better in the waffles – but you can chop down regular-sized chips or even a sugar-free bar, if needed.  

Making Double Chocolate Protein Waffles:

  • Simply whisk the egg in a small bowl and then stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • The batter should be a medium consistency, meaning “pourable” but not too runny. If your batter seems too thick, add more almond milk (a teaspoon at a time). If too thin, add a little more green banana flour, a half-teaspoon at a time.
  • Make sure to pre-heat waffle iron. My waffles did not stick to the iron at all, but it was a new mini waffle iron, with non-stick coating. If needed, oil or spray the waffle iron plates as needed.

Freezing and Meal Prepping Protein Waffles:

  • To freeze chocolate protein waffles, allow them to cool completely, in a single layer. If you used a large waffle iron, pull them apart along the perforation to make single pieces. Place waffles on pan in the freezer for about an hour to “pre freeze.” This will keep them from ultimately sticking together in the bag.
  • Transfer partially frozen chocolate waffles into a zip-top bag or storage container and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • You can reheat frozen waffles in the toaster. Or, also in an oven preheated to 350F for 10 minutes, or air-fryer set at 390 F for 5 minutes or until thoroughly warmed and crispy.
  • Although this chocolate protein powder waffle recipe is written for a individual portion, you can meal prep it my simply multiplying how many servings you’d like. For example, 1 1/3 cup of protein powder, 4 eggs, 1 cup almond milk, ¼ cup green banana flour and 1 tsp baking soda would allow you to meal prep protein waffles and stock your freezer for busy mornings.

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Power into the day fueled by chocolatey waffles made with protein powder. Only takes minutes to make, is gluten-free, has no added sugar, and moderate in carbs. A single-serve recipe, but simple to scale up for meal prep. Enjoy 28 grams of protein per serving!
Double Chocolate Protein Waffles
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
Power into the day fueled by chocolatey waffles made with protein powder. Only takes minutes to make, is gluten-free, has no added sugar, and moderate in carbs. A single-serve recipe, but simple to scale up for meal prep.
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: chocolate, protein powder, waffles
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 330 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk* *a splash more if batter seems TOO thick
  • 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder I used Nuzest plant-based Clean Lean Protein.
  • 1 tbsp banana flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar free chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Wisk egg, stir in almond milk. Mix in protein powder, flour and baking soda until combined. Batter will be a little thicker than traditional waffle mix. BUT, if it seems too thick, stir in more almond milk (a tablespoon) at a time, until spoonable consistency achieved.

  2. Stir in chocolate chips.

  3. Heat mini waffle iron (or large iron). If not using non stick, spray with a bit of cooking spray.

  4. Pour ¼ batter into mini iron (or all batter into large 4-section iron), close lid and cook until indicator light goes off. Repeat with remaining batter. Top as desired.

  5. Makes 4 mini waffles or 1 large waffle (4 section).
  6. May be frozen for up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

Macros for entire recipe (without topping) 330 cal, 28g carb, 14g fat, 28g protein,

Green Chile Cornbread Waffles – Beyond Breakfast

Green Chile Cornbread Waffles - TheFitFork.comIt’s Waffle Wednesday — I just couldn’t wait for our weekend brunch. You’re not going to believe how crusty, crunch and crave-worthy these Green Chile Cornbread Waffles are. The cornmeal and cheese creates an extra crispy outer texture, yet they are still delicate and tender inside. The green chiles add a mild twang, yet not too spicy for the kids. I’d be very happy eating these waffles alone – but when I tried a drizzle of honey on top, the sweet-savory combo was a must-do-this again experience.

Southwestern Sloppy Joe on Green Chili Cornbread Waffle - title - TheFitFork.com

Of course, you can top these Green Chile Cornbread Waffles with anything that you like! For my friends at the Texas Beef Council, I created a southwestern-inspired sloppy job topping – ooh boy, with crispy nooks and crannies, these waffles become the perfect vehicle for delivering a hearty meal with out sogginess.  Check out the full recipe here —- >  BeefLovingTexans.com.

Hatch Green Chile Cornbread Waffle with Egg - TheFitFork.com

An egg, anyway you’d like, also makes the perfect topping along with a little salsa!  These savory waffles heat up really nicely in the toaster and you can make a big batch to stash in the freezer.  Enjoy!

Note:  I use fire-roasted Hatch green chiles that I stock up when in season (August) and store in my freezer. I also use the Hatch Green Chile Store as a shopping resource to satisfy my love for these amazing peppers. In a pinch, canned diced green chiles will also work . . . or even jalapenos if you’d like a little more heat.

What is your favorite topping for waffles? Have you ever made or eaten a savory waffle?

Green Chile Cornbread Waffles
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
These crunchy, cheese waffles are savory and super delicious - top them how you like for a fun, fast meal idea for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Course: Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced, roasted green chiles or 2 4-oz cans, drained
Instructions
  1. Add milk and vinegar to large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, whisk in egg and oil.
  2. In separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients including flour, corn meal, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder and salt.
  3. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients a bit at a time. To finish batter, gently stir in cheese and green chiles.
  4. Make waffles using 2/3 cup batter according to waffle iron manufacturer’s directions. Makes about 6 large waffles.