About the Recipe
Start your morning with a breakfast journey featuring protein packed oat waffles – a blend of coziness and healthiness. These delicious creations bring together a medley of tastes and mouthfeels marrying the waffle warmth with the nourishing benefits of oats and protein.
Picture kicking off your day to the inviting scent of made waffles enriched with the sweetness of oats. Every mouthful showcases a mix of tender airy insides and a gratifying crispness crafting a dining experience that's truly exceptional.
Delicious waffles that are packed with protein and will satisfy your sweet tooth.
How it Can Help Your Fitness
These waffles offer more, than a treat – they also pack a punch when it comes to nutrition. Loaded with top notch protein and fiber packed oats they serve as a start to your day keeping you satisfied and energized for hours. Whether you're gearing up for a day or refueling post workout protein oat waffles provide the mix of nourishment and contentment.
Making these treats is a breeze. With a few ingredients and a reliable waffle iron you can turn your kitchen into a breakfast paradise in no time. The possibilities with protein oat waffles are endless. Whether topped with fruit drizzled with velvety nut butter or adorned with Greek yogurt these waffles act as the perfect canvas for your culinary flair.
Why settle for breakfast options when you can elevate your mornings with protein oat waffles? These delightful treats are bound to please your taste buds and nurture your body from within. Indulge, in the charm of protein oat waffles and kick start your day on a wholesome note.
Nutrition Facts
Protein waffles are an choice to power your fitness journey. Made with ingredients such, as oat flour, coconut flour, protein powder, egg whites and buttermilk these waffles are packed with nutrients to help you reach your fitness goals.
To start off the blend of oat flour and coconut flour forms a base in complex carbs and fiber. These digesting carbohydrates provide lasting energy levels perfect for before or after workouts. Additionally the fiber helps with digestion. Creates a feeling of fullness that can curb cravings and aid in weight management.
Adding protein powder and egg whites significantly increases the protein content of the waffles. Protein is crucial for muscle recovery and growth essential for those striving to build or maintain muscle mass. By including protein packed ingredients in your waffles you're giving your body what it needs to repair and strengthen muscles post exercise.
Moreover protein helps you feel fuller for periods which can be beneficial for managing calorie intake and controlling hunger throughout the day. Enjoying meals rich in protein, like protein waffles can enhance satisfaction levels. Support sticking to a diet plan.
Buttermilk not adds moisture and a slight tangy taste, to the waffles. Also boosts their protein content. Moreover it serves as a source of calcium and other important nutrients crucial for bone health and overall well being.
Integrating protein packed waffles into your workout routine can bring advantages, such as providing lasting energy aiding in muscle recovery and growth managing appetite and offering comprehensive nutritional support. Whether savored before a workout to fuel up or after to aid in recovery these delectable waffles can be an addition, to your fitness diet assisting you in reaching your health and wellness objectives.
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Ingredients
10 grams of your favorite protein powder (I prefer 1st PHORM Level-1 Cinnamon Cookie Batter or Ice Cream Sandwich)
30 grams oat flour
5 grams coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (or as much as you'd like)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1/4 cup buttermilk
Steps
Heat the waffle maker.
Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
Stir in the rest of the ingredients in a bowl until the batter is free from clumps.
Gently fold in the egg white mixture. Be careful not to over-mix to ensure the batter stays fluffy.
Once the waffle iron is heated, generously spray the top and the bottom of the iron with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour the batter equally in each part and cook it to your waffle maker's instructions (3-4 minutes, depending on your waffle iron's settings).
About the Author
Elina is the founder of Fitnello Fitness, as well as the Head ISSA Certified Trainer. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's in Psychology.
Originally from Latvia, Elina moved to America with her family in 1998 at the age of 10. She is fluent in three languages - English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Her excitement and passion for fitness and nutrition has been evident from a young age. At just 14 years old, Elina already had dreams of becoming a dietitian to help those like her who struggled with self-image. Now, she has created MANY recipes for meals that will help you achieve your fitness goals in a healthy and delicious way.
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