Healthy Protein Chocolate Waffles
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Healthy Protein Chocolate Waffles
Description
This recipe incorporates cooked black beans blended with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and maple syrup to form a smooth chocolate waffle batter. Whole wheat flour and baking powder are added for structure and leavening. The vegan chocolate chips folded in offer pockets of sweetness throughout.
The resulting waffles have a tender crumb with mild chocolate flavor complemented by the natural sweetness from bananas and maple syrup. The use of black beans adds protein and fiber, making these waffles more filling. Cooking them in a preheated waffle maker ensures a crisp exterior and even doneness.
This recipe is dairy-free and can be adapted with different plant milks. It works well for those looking for a breakfast waffle with plant-based protein. To avoid dense waffles, the batter should not be over-mixed to prevent tough texture from overworked gluten.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces black beans cooked (1.5 cups
- ¾ cup plant-based milk your choice
- ¼ cup maple syrup can substitute for a bit of sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 banana ripe
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add black beans, plant-based milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and bananas to your blender and blend until smooth.
- Add in the whole wheat flour and baking powder to the blender and blend until just combined.
- Stir in the vegan chocolate chips.
- Cook per your waffle maker instructions.
Notes
- Preheat the waffle maker to achieve crisp, evenly cooked waffles.
- Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep waffles tender and fluffy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 902 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 902kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 174g | 58% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1373mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1713mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 35g | 140% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 578mg | 58% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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