5 from 126 votes
Pumpkin Spice Waffle Recipe for Your Next Favorite High Protein Breakfast
This recipe creates pumpkin spice protein waffles made from pea protein powder, almond and tapioca flours, eggs, pumpkin puree, and warming spices. The batter yields waffles with a firm, golden exterior and soft, spiced interior. A chocolate protein sauce complements the waffles, adding richness and extra protein for a hearty breakfast option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
pancakes
Calories:
259 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Protein waffle recipe:
- 1 coop pea protein powder
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup tapioca flour
- ¼ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 egg whole
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2-3 tsp. maple syrup optional, or honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract pure
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- strawberries for serving (optional)
- hemp hearts for serving (optional)
Protein chocolate sauce:
- 2 tablespoon chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 tablespoon non-dairy milk
- 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup optional
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil optional, melted
Instructions
Protein waffles:
- Preheat waffle iron to high heat.
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Batter should be thick; if it’s too thin, add 1 teaspoon at a time of almond and tapioca flour.
- Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray. Add ¼ cup of batter to the waffle iron, close and cook until golden brown on the outside. Transfer to a plate and repeat until all the batter has been used. If serving immediately, let waffle sit for 2-3 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Cup of Yum
Protein chocolate sauce:
- In a medium bowl, combine chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, non dairy milk and maple syrup.
- Whisk until a uniform mixture is attained. If chocolate sauce is a bit thin, add coconut oil.
- Pour protein chocolate sauce on waffles, top with strawberries, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Each waffle contains about 12 grams of protein, which helps fuel the day.
- The protein chocolate sauce adds approximately 5 grams of protein per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
247mg
(10%)
Potassium
248mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
9697IU
(194%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9697IU | 194% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.