These Healthy Low Calorie Protein Waffles are just 161 calories and have 18.3g of protein per low calorie waffle!
I love this healthy protein waffle recipe because it’s also low sugar and so easy to make (in just 10 minutes- start to finish!)
You can use any protein powder you prefer (including chocolate, strawberry, you choose!) however some protein powders are thicker than others. So be sure to read the notes below on thinning out your high protein waffles batter.
You can also make these low calorie waffles as meal prep breakfasts! Simply pop the leftover in the toaster for quick weekday breakfast.
These Healthy Protein Waffles are just 161 calories and have 18.3g of protein per low calorie waffle!
Low Calorie Protein Waffles
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Ingredients in Low Calorie Protein Waffles
These basic protein waffles can be topped with lots of yummy ingredients. Here are some of my favorite protein waffle toppings.
Protein Waffle Topping Guide:
- Berries and cream – add 1/3 cup mixed berries, and 1/4 cup whipped cream.
- Clouds and rainbows – add 1/4 cup whipped cream, and 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles.
- Apples and pecans– add 1/4 cup thin sliced apples, and 1 tablespoon pecans to your waffle. Drizzle lightly with maple syrup.
- Peanut butter and bananas – add half of a sliced banana. Warm 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in the microwave for 10-20 seconds, then drizzle over your waffles.
- Peaches and walnuts – add quarter cup diced peaches, and 1 tablespoon crushed walnuts to your waffles. Drizzle lightly with honey.
- Double chocolate – add some of my fat free chocolate syrup, and 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips to your waffles.
- Strawberry banana – add 1/2 of a sliced banana, and 3 chopped strawberries to your waffles. Drizzle lightly with honey,.
- Lemon blueberry – Add 1/4 cup blueberries, and grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest over your waffles. Lightly drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
- White chocolate macadamia nut – chop macadamia nuts and sprinkle over waffles along with 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips.
- Blackberry almond – top waffles with quarter cup blackberries, 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, and an optional 1 tablespoon yogurt.
Shopping List for Healthy Protein Waffles:
- Old fashioned oats
- Eggs
- 0% Greek yogurt
- Vanilla Protein Powder
- Baking powder
- Zero calorie all-natural sweetener
- Vanilla extract
How to Make Healthy Protein Waffles
It’s easy to meal prep this recipe protein waffles. Here I’ll show you how to make the best meal prepped low calorie waffles.
Protein Waffle Meal Prep Guide:
- Choose how many healthy waffles you want to make (the recipe card has 2X and 3X buttons to double or triple the amount of low calorie protein waffles you plan on making.)
- Make the low calorie waffles as instructed and cool completely.
- Cut parchment paper out into waffle sized sheets, and place them in-between the waffles, stacking the protein waffles 1-4 per stack (depending on how many you will have per serving).
- Place the stacks into a freezer bag and freeze. Will hold in the freezer for 3 months.
- Discard the parchment paper and reheat the healthy protein waffles in the microwave for 1 minute, in the toaster oven on toast for 3 minutes, or in a warm oven, and of course you can just pop them in a toaster like Eggo waffles.
How to Make a Healthy Protein Powder Waffles:
- Preheat a waffle maker and spray with olive oil.
- Add the oatmeal to a blender or food processor and blend until you get a flour like consistency.
- Pour in the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to pour protein waffles mix onto the prepared waffle maker.
- Close and cook until done, following the directions for your waffle maker.
- Remove the waffle and repeat with the second waffle.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve your waffles hot – if you like a crispy waffle, pop it in the toaster!
Low Calorie Protein Waffles Recipe
In the sections above I’ve supplied you with meal prep tips, and a toppings guide with 10 different amazing waffle combinations. If you skipped ahead to the recipe card, you may want to scroll back up for those sections.
And if you prefer low calorie and low sugar waffles, check out these Low Calorie Blueberry Waffles.
More Low Calorie Breakfasts:
Low Calorie Protein Waffles + 18.3g Protein
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 large whole egg
- 1 large egg white
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon zero calorie all-natural sweetener
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle maker and spray with olive oil.
- Add the oatmeal to a blender or food processor and blend until you get a flour like consistency.
- Pour in the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to pour protein waffles mix onto the prepared waffle maker.
- Close and cook until done, following the directions for your waffle maker.
- Remove the waffle and repeat with the second waffle.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve your waffles hot – if you like a crispy waffle, pop it in the toaster!
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Protein Waffles
The nutrition and calories below are based off 1 serving (1 waffle) from the low calorie protein waffles recipe above.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating the goal is to make healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published October 17, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on June 8, 2023 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 27, 2023 by Audrey Johns
