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    Decadent Dark Chocolate Protein Waffles

    Mar 8, 2020 · Modified: Apr 3, 2022 by Caitey Jay

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    Guilt-free waffles exist? They sure do. Low-carb, high protein waffles put a healthy spin on everyone's favourite Sunday morning breakfast. And the best part is, with kodiak waffle mix, this recipe is a breeze to whip up. You need less than 10 ingredients and less than 10 minutes. Winning all around.

    Overhead view of protein waffles topped with sliced bananas, shaved chocolate almond butter and syrup.
    Dark chocolate protein waffles ready to be served.
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    If you've had the chance to get to know me, you'll know that I was forced into reducing the carbohydrates and sugars in my diet several years ago. What was once devastating news, has turned out to be a pretty great turn of events for my health and my waistline. The shift of food available in my pantry and fridge forced me to get creative and put together healthy alternatives to my go-to recipes. That's where this delicious protein waffles recipe was born.

    Nutritional Benefits

    Are protein waffles healthy?

    Traditional waffles (made with refined flour, sugar, and more sugar!) sure taste good, but they don't nourish your body or leave you feeling full for long. My dark chocolate protein waffles were designed with health in mind. I even went for healthy toppings like 90% dark chocolate and almond butter, both great sources of healthy monounsaturated fat that can reduce our risk of heart disease.

    The best part about the almond butter protein waffles is that the balance of protein, carbs and healthy fats is exactly what your body needs to rev up first thing in the morning and stay energized until lunch. A healthy balanced breakfast that also tastes great - sign me up!

    Kodiak waffles with banana, dark chocolate and almond butter.

    Cooking Tips

    Do I need kodiak waffle mix for this recipe?

    If you don't have kodiak waffle mix on hand, don't worry. You can make a copycat recipe.

    Shape Magazine has a great homemade version of kodiak waffle mix here. You'll just need rolled oats, whole wheat flour, whey protein powder, buttermilk powder, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, milk and egg.

    If you have these ingredients on hand, then continue reading. If not, bookmark this recipe for later and get the mix. My go-to place for affordable Kodiak Cake waffle mix is Costco. But, it's also available on Amazon and some grocery stores.

    Can you freeze kodiak waffles?

    I am all about making healthy eating easy and this waffle recipe is no exception. To save precious time, I always make a big batch of waffles and store them in the freezer. When I need a quick low-carb breakfast, it's as easy as popping a waffle into the toaster (like Eggos!) and sprinkling on healthy toppings.

    The best way to freeze the waffles is to place them on a sheet pan in the freezer. Once they're completely frozen, store them in a freezer bag until you're ready to dig in.

    Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need to get started:

    • Kodiak cakes waffle and flapjack mix
    • Unsweetened almond milk
    • Cinnamon 
    • Vanilla extract
    • Almond butter 
    • 90% dark chocolate 
    • Banana 
    • E.D Smith sugar free syrup or maple syrup
    • Avocado oil spray
    Up close image of waffle with banana, chocolate and syrup on it.
    Creamy almond butter and dark chocolate shavings on top of high protein waffles.

    Instructions

    1. Place the kodiak cakes waffle and flapjack mix, almond milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract into a medium sized bowl. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until smooth.
    2. Spray the waffle maker lightly with avocado oil and turn it on to to preheat. Preheating is an important step - if your waffle maker isn't hot enough, the waffles might stick to the pan when it's time to remove them.
    3. Once hot, transfer the batter into the waffle maker and close the lid. Make sure the batter is thick in consistency - if it's too runny, the waffle will not cook evenly and you'll end up with bites of uncooked waffle.
    4. Bake for 4-5 minutes. This will vary, so be sure to check your manufacturers instructions. Typically, the waffles are done when there is no longer steam coming out. 
    5. Add to a plate and top with chopped up or shaved dark chocolate, almond butter, sliced banana and a touch of syrup. 
    6. Enjoy! 

    Equipment

    Below are the tools you'll need to make these protein waffles.

    • Belgian Waffle Maker: There's no getting around it, you're going to need a waffle maker for this recipe. It's an inexpensive investment and will change your weekend's forever. I've used this one for the past three years and it more than does the trick. The best part is that the plates are dishwasher safe, making for an easy clean-up.
    • Hand Mixer: The hand mixer is a nice-to-have, not a must-have for this recipe. With the hand mixer, you'll end up with lighter, fluffier waffles. But, you can certainly take a whisk and mix that batter by hand!
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    Decadent Dark Chocolate Protein Waffles

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 review
    • Author: Caitey Jay
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 4
    • Total Time: 10
    • Yield: 1 Waffle 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Guilt-free waffles exist? They sure do. Low-carb, high protein waffles put a healthy spin on everyone's favourite Sunday morning breakfast. And the best part is, they're a breeze to whip up, using less than 10 ingredients and less than 10 minutes of your time. Winning all around.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • ½ cup of kodiak cakes waffle and flapjack mix
    • ½ cup of almond milk
    • ⅛ tsp cinnamon
    • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon of almond butter
    • ½ square of 90% dark chocolate
    • ½ banana
    • 1 tablespoon of E.D Smith low-sugar syrup or maple syrup
    • Spritz of avocado oil spray

    Instructions

    1. Place the kodiak cakes waffle and flapjack mix, almond milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract into a medium sized bowl. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until smooth. 
    2. Spray the waffle maker lightly with avocado oil and turn it on to to preheat. Preheating is an important step - if your waffle maker isn't hot enough, the waffles might stick to the pan when it's time to remove them.
    3. Once hot, transfer the batter into the waffle maker and close the lid. Make sure the batter is thick in consistency - if it's too runny, the waffle will not cook evenly and you'll end up with bites of uncooked waffle.
    4. Bake for 4-5 minutes. This will vary, so be sure to check your manufacturers instructions. Typically, the waffles are done when there is no longer steam coming out. 
    5. Add to a plate and top with chopped up or shaved dark chocolate, almond butter, sliced banana and a touch of syrup. 
    6. Enjoy! 

    Keywords: breakfast, protein waffles, almond butter

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    1. Caitlin

      January 29, 2021 at 3:42 am

      SO good. Would eat these every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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