Vegan Protein Waffles (Gluten-Free)
Crispy, FLUFFY, vegan protein waffles that are gluten-free and naturally sweetened. Just 1 bowl and 15 minutes required!
Servings 2 (Belgian-style waffles)
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp avocado oil (or sub melted vegan butter or another neutral oil)
- 1 ¼ cup Minimalist Baker Pancake + Waffle Mix (product no longer available – see notes for DIY option!)
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla protein powder (we like Sprout Living Vanilla or Original // or pea/brown rice protein)
FOR SERVING optional
- Nut butter (such as peanut butter, almond butter, or vegan Nutella)
- Fresh fruit (such as banana)
- Fruit compote
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- To a medium mixing bowl, add the dairy-free milk, vanilla extract, and oil or melted vegan butter. Whisk well to combine.
- Next add the Minimalist Baker Pancake + Waffle Mix (see notes for measurements!) and protein powder of choice. Whisk again until there are no lumps remaining.
- Preheat your waffle iron and cook the waffles according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve warm with desired toppings, such as vegan butter, maple syrup, peanut butter, or fruit. We like a combination of bananas, maple syrup, and peanut butter!
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Waffles reheat well under a low-medium broil or in the toaster until hot and crispy.
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Notes
*DIY Pancake + Waffle Mix – add the following ingredients to a medium mixing bowl: 1/3 cup (53 g) brown rice flour, 1/3 cup (37 g) almond flour, 1/3 cup (30 g) oat flour, 2 Tbsp (20 g) potato starch, 2 Tbsp (24 g) coconut sugar, 2 tsp flaxseed meal, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt. Whisk until no lumps remain, then proceed with the recipe. The pancake + waffle mix can be prepared ahead and stored in a sealed container at room temperature for 1 month or in the refrigerator or freezer for 3 months.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with avocado oil, Sprout Living Vanilla Protein, and without optional ingredients.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with avocado oil, Sprout Living Vanilla Protein, and without optional ingredients.
Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)
Serving: 1 waffle Calories: 465 Carbohydrates: 55.5 g Protein: 17.5 g Fat: 17.9 g Saturated Fat: 1.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9 g Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 530 mg Potassium: 950 mg Fiber: 8.4 g Sugar: 13.4 g Vitamin A: 0 IU Vitamin C: 1.3 mg Calcium: 335 mg Iron: 1.2 mg