Growing up I don’t remember having waffles. But if my mom had this easy waffle recipe maybe that would have been a different story! Maybe a waffle maker was too expensive, or just another gadget that wouldn’t fit in our tiny kitchen. My twin sister Jennifer eats waffles at least three times a week. For me they are a once a month treat. These big waffles are only 5 Weight Watchers points and 11 grams of protein.
How to add protein to waffle recipe
Protein powders are a great way to add protein to a waffle recipe. I used Flavcity vanilla cream, which is 4 Weight Watcher points per scoop with a whopping 25 grams of protein. Sadly, that company does not offer returns on purchases, so if you didn’t like the protein smoothies to drink (I absolutely love them!) then using them in recipes like this may be your best bet. I’ve also added it to pancakes, muffins and cookies.
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How to get perfect waffles
For the perfect homemade waffles, start with a well-balanced batter—using a mix of all-purpose flour and a touch of cornstarch will help achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the inside fluffy. Separating the eggs and whipping the egg whites to stiff peaks before folding them into the batter adds extra lightness. Make sure your waffle iron is fully preheated before pouring in the batter; a hot surface ensures even cooking and crisp edges.
For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of oil and a bit of vanilla extract. Avoid overmixing the batter, as a few lumps are fine and will prevent tough waffles. Finally, for the crispiest results, place cooked waffles on a wire rack in a low-temperature oven (around 200°F) to keep them warm and crunchy until serving—stacking them on a plate can make them soggy.Â
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Cinnamon Sugar
I always keep cinnamon sugar in my pantry because it’s the perfect quick-flavor boost for so many things—sprinkled over cut apples, stirred into Greek yogurt, or even dusted over warm waffles for an extra cozy touch. It adds just the right balance of sweetness and spice without much effort. Making your own cinnamon sugar is simple, and you can adjust the cinnamon level to your taste!
Homemade Cinnamon Sugar (1 Cup)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until fully combined. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag for easy use whenever you need a little extra sweetness!
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Flavcity)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 ripe banana
Instructions
- Heat waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions.
- Mix the flour, protein powder, cinnamon sugar, baking powder and salt together.
- Add the eggs, milk and banana and mix, just until combined.
- For large waffles (makes 4) use 3/4 cup of batter.
- For mini waffles (with a mini dash) use 1/3 cup batter, which makes 8 waffles)
Very Berry Sauce
I love using fresh fruit to make pancake and waffle sauce. You can use any combination of fresh or frozen berries you like. Each serving is 0 Weight Watchers points, or 1 WW point if you are on the diabetic plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 ounces water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Splenda (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the water and cornstarch together.
- In a skillet, add the blueberries and add the cornstarch water mixture.
- It will look like shit to start (white and cloudy), but in 5 minutes, the sauce will be thick and delicious. Like me! (ha!)
- Let cool and store in a mason jar or container for the week.
Notes
Any combination of fruit works, both fresh and frozen. I’ve done frozen raspberries with fresh blueberries too. For me It’s 1 WW point for 1/3 cup, but I have to count points for fruit.
Click this link for the WW tracker.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 33Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g
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