Fluffy Pumpkin Protein Waffles | Gluten-Free Oat Flour Option

protein powder

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein while being lower in calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce cost.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate offers health benefits, while cocoa powder is less expensive.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil can be more economical.

Start with a mixing bowl and add wet ingredients.

Add 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup pumpkin puree to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup milk to the bowl.

Add 3 eggs to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup light olive oil to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup maple syrup to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the bowl.

Whisk the wet ingredients together until well combined.

Add 1 cup oat flour to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup organic vanilla protein powder to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon baking powder to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to the bowl.

Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the bowl.

Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.

Check the batter consistency and add a couple tablespoons of milk if needed.

Preheat the waffle iron according to its specific instructions.

Lightly spray the waffle iron with coconut oil.

Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter into each section of the waffle iron.

Cook the waffles for about 2 minutes and 45 seconds, longer than the green light indicates.

Use a fork to lift the waffles out of the waffle iron after cooking.

Place the waffles on a board to cool.

Repeat the cooking process for the remaining batter.

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