Vegan Protein Waffles
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Vegan Protein Waffles
Description
This recipe for Vegan Protein Waffles starts by heating a waffle maker and preparing a batter from dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, pea protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Optional cinnamon adds warmth to the flavor. Mashed bananas and raspberries are combined with soy milk and maple syrup to create the wet ingredients, which are then mixed with the dry ingredients to form a homogeneous batter. The fruit contributes natural sweetness and moisture. The waffle maker is greased before cooking the batter, and the waffles cook until steam subsides to indicate doneness, which usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
The addition of pea protein powder enriches these waffles with plant-based protein, making them suitable for vegan diets seeking nutritious options. The raspberries add a fresh fruit element directly into the waffle rather than as a topping, giving a slight tang and berry flavor within the waffle itself. The batter’s consistency can be adjusted by adding more soy milk if too thick.
These waffles can be served with syrup, nut butters, or fresh fruit depending on preference. They offer a filling vegan breakfast or snack with a distinct balance of protein, fruit, and whole grain flour. The gentle flavor profile from cinnamon and banana lets the raspberry stand out without overpowering the waffles.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 30 g pea protein powder 2 scoops, Naked brand
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional, powder
- salt a pinch
- ¼ cup raspberries fresh
- 1 cup banana or two medium-sized bananas
- 1 ¼ cup soy milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Turn on your waffle maker as it takes some time to heat.
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a big mixing bowl. Flour, baking powder, protein powder and salt. Optionally, add cinnamon. Set aside
- Add two medium-sized bananas in a medium-size bowl and using a fork mash them until you have a smooth mixture. Add the raspberries and mash them until they are fully incorporated with the banana.
- Using another mixing bowl, add all the wet ingredients. Plant-based milk, mashed bananas and raspberries, and maple syrup if you are using it.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
- Combine using a whisk all the ingredients until you have an homogeneous mixture. If the mixture is too thick, you can now add a little more milk.
- Grease the waffle maker with some vegetable oil or vegan butter.
- Add enough batter in the waffle maker and leave it covered while cooking. Do not open the lid if the waffle maker is steaming.
- When the steam starts reducing (it should take around 8-10 minutes), take the waffle out of your waffle maker, leave it to cool for 2-3 minutes, add your toppings and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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