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    Easy Healthy Waffles With Raspberry Chia Jam

    Feb 1, 2021 · Modified: Feb 4, 2021 by Caitey Jay

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    This protein waffles recipe proves once and for all that healthy waffles can taste as good as their traditional counterpart. With savoury almond butter and sweet raspberry chia jam, this breakfast tastes a lot more like dessert. But, shockingly, it's actually good for you.

    Healthy waffles with raspberry chia jam, almond butter, and syrup.
    Healthy waffles with raspberry chia jam, almond butter, and syrup.

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    Nutritional Benefits

    Are Protein Waffles Healthy?

    Traditional waffles are made with refined flour and a whole lot of sugar. While they definitely taste good, they don't fuel your body with nutrients that keep you feeling full long after you eat.

    Protein waffles on the other hand, help you feel satiated and give you long-lasting energy.

    They are high in protein and fibre instead. If you use Kodiak Cake Waffle Mix like me, then you'll get 12 grams of protein and 5 grams of fibre in one waffle. That's because the refined flour is swapped for protein powder, cutting out a lot of the carbs and sugar.

    Add healthy toppings, like almond butter, chia jam, or fruit, and you've increased the nutrients in your breakfast even more.

    The bottom line: protein waffles are a healthier version of the comfort food we love.

    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 good homemade version of kodiak waffle mix here. You'll 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 go get the ingredients or the Kodiak Waffles Mix.

    My go-to place for affordable Kodiak Cake Waffle Mix is Costco. But, it's also available on Amazon and at some grocery stores.

    Can You Freeze Kodiak Waffles?

    Absolutely. I'm all about meal prep, so I often make a large batch of waffles and store them in the freezer for later.

    That way, when I need a quick healthy breakfast, I can pop one of these high protein waffles into the toaster (like an Eggo!) and feel good about fuelling my body with the right nutrients, even when I'm on the run.

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

    Protein waffle with almond butter, banana, chia jam.
    Are you ready to dig into this healthy waffle?

    Ingredients

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

    Waffle:

    • Kodiak Cakes Waffle and Flapjack Mix
    • Unsweetened almond milk
    • Cinnamon
    • Vanilla extract

    Toppings:

    • Raspberry Chia Jam (my recipe here!)
    • Almond Butter
    • Maple Syrup or E.D. Smith Sugar Free Syrup
    • ½ banana, sliced
    Ingredients needed for healthy waffles.
    Ingredients needed for raspberry chia jam and protein waffles recipe.

    Instructions

    1. Place the Kodiak Cake waffle and flapjack mix, almond milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix. This can be done by hand with a whisk. But, if you have a hand mixer use it, as you'll end up with fluffier waffles. Note that the mix should be thick in consistency. If it's not, the waffle won't cook consistently. If yours is feeling runny, add a little more waffle mix to thicken it up.
    2. Spray the waffle maker lightly with avocado oil and turn it on to preheat. Preheating is important because it ensures your waffles won't stick to the pan when it's time to remove them.
    3. Once the waffle maker is hot, spread the batter in and close the lid. Bake for 4-5 minutes. This will vary depending on your waffle maker, so make sure you check in. Typically the waffles are done when there is no longer steam coming out.
    4. Add to a plate and top with almond butter, raspberry chia jam, and syrup.
    Protein waffle with chia jam and syrup.
    Bake your high protein waffle and get your toppings ready.
    High protein waffle with almond butter and banana.
    Top with banana and almond butter.
    Kodiak Cake waffle with raspberry chia jam.
    Finish up with raspberry chia jam and syrup for a sweet touch.
    Tutorial video showing how to top your high protein waffles.

    Equipment

    • Waffle Maker: No getting around it, you need a waffle mixer for this recipe. The good news is that they're relatively inexpensive, last a long time, and will change your Sunday morning's forever. I've used the one linked for the past four years, and it's been great. My favourite part: the plates are dishwasher safe.
    • Hand Mixer: This is a nice-to-have. It's not needed for this recipe, but will result in fluffier waffles. You make that call.
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    Easy Healthy Waffles With Raspberry Chia Jam

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Caitey Jay
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Total Time: 15
    • Yield: 1 waffle 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Waffle Maker
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This protein waffles recipe proves once and for all that healthy waffles can taste as good as their traditional counterpart. With savoury almond butter and sweet raspberry chia jam, this breakfast tastes a lot more like dessert. But, shockingly, it's actually good for you.


    Ingredients

    Scale

    Waffle:

    • ½ cup of Kodiak Cakes Waffle and Flapjack Mix
    • ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk
    • ¼ tsp of cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp of vanilla extract

    Toppings:

    • 1 tablespoons of Raspberry Chia Jam (my recipe here!)
    • 1 tablespoon of almond butter
    • 1 tablespoon of Maple Syrup or E.D. Smith Sugar Free Syrup
    • ½ banana, sliced

    Instructions

    Waffle:

    1. Mix the waffle ingredients: Place the Kodiak Cake waffle and flapjack mix, almond milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix. This can be done by hand with a whisk. But, if you have a hand mixer use it, as you'll end up with fluffier waffles.
    2. Prepare the waffle maker: Spray the waffle maker lightly with avocado oil and turn it on to preheat. Preheating is important because it ensures your waffles won't stick to the pan when it's time to remove them.
    3. Cook the waffle: Once the waffle maker is hot, spread the batter in and close the lid. Bake for 4-5 minutes. This will vary depending on your waffle maker, so make sure you check in. Typically the waffles are done when there is no longer steam coming out.
    4. Add toppings to waffle: Remove the waffle and place it on a plate. Top with almond butter, raspberry chia jam, and syrup. 

    Raspberry Chia Jam: 

    You can find my raspberry chia jam recipe here. 


    Notes

    The waffle mix should be thick in consistency. If it's not, the waffle will not cook consistently. If your mix is feeling runny, add a little more Kodiak Cake waffle mix to thicken it up. 

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    1. Caitlin

      February 01, 2021 at 7:46 am

      Delicious! Tastes like dessert.

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