High-Protein Waffles (or pancakes!) You’ll Actually Crave | Easy & Healthy Breakfast Recipe

protein powder

🥗Healthier: pea protein

💰Cheaper: soy protein

Pea protein is plant-based and often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Cottage cheese is high in protein and lower in sugar.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a similar flavor profile.

Start by prepping high protein waffles for meal prep to freeze for breakfast.

Use a blender to combine ingredients.

Mash the banana by hand or blend it in the blender for ease.

Add cottage cheese to the blender.

Add egg whites to the blender.

Pour in protein milk and protein powder (3 scoops of vanilla).

Add pancake mix and oat bran to a big bowl and mix the dry ingredients together.

Combine the blended mixture with the dry ingredients in the bowl.

Pour the mixture into the waffle maker and cook until done.

Use parchment paper or tin foil between waffles when freezing to separate them.

Add chocolate chips to the tops of the waffles before cooking.

Check if the chocolate chips are melting while cooking.

Adjust the waffle maker settings if needed to melt the chocolate chips faster.

Serve with sugar-free maple syrup.

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