These light and fluffy low carb Protein Waffles make the perfect easy breakfast or snack. Freezer friendly too for make-ahead!
When I discovered these protein waffles from my teammates, I was absolutely astounded! Who knew that just 3 simple ingredients could become such a light and fluffy waffle.
It is sometimes really hard to get in the protein we need every day, especially when you are on the go. These protein waffles are a triple win!!
Combine it with a healthy muffin-like these Healthy Blueberry Muffins or these and you have a macro balanced meal or snack.
Important: I made these with Nature’s Best Isopure Unflavored Whey Protein Powder. Be sure to check your own protein powder for its carb amount since they do vary per brand.
Top with your favorite fruit and syrup. Or if you’re like me peanut butter instead of syrup. I usually add a little water to a tablespoon of peanut butter and drizzle it over top. If you are a syrup lover and want a low carb alternative to maple syrup, Walden Farms has a great line to try.
I first made these when we were going to be traveling in April to have on a flight. I dusted off my waffle iron and made a batch of awesome protein waffles. They were perfect with half a packet of this travel-friendly peanut butter.
Plus they freeze well too. So make a few to have on hand for whenever you are in a rush.
Protein Waffle Ingredients
Protein powder of your choice is the main ingredient of protein waffles. I use the unflavored protein but I know that many people use vanilla, chocolate, and even snickerdoodle flavors to make them all different ways.
Use one whole egg or 20 grams of egg whites for lower fat if you prefer.
Just a little baking powder gives them the perfect amount of fluff.
Water to desired consistency (I use 3 tablespoons)
How to Make Protein Waffles
Preheat waffle iron.
Add protein powder, egg and baking powder to a small bowl.
Add enough water to get to desired consistency.
Pour batter into waffle iron and cook for the recommended time per your manufacturer’s suggestion. (3 minutes for me)
ENJOY!!
Try these other healthy breakfast ideas too.
3 Ingredient Protein Waffle (One Carb)
Ingredients
- 1 scoop protein powder of your choice
- 1 egg or 20 g of egg whites
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Water to desired consistency I use 3 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron
- Add protein powder, egg and baking powder to a small bowl.
- Add enough water to get to desired consistency.
- Pour batter into waffle iron and cook for recommended time per your manufacturer's suggestion. (3 minutes for me)
- ENJOY!!
Nitin says
I would like to thank you for sharing this simple and quick recipe.
Grace says
A scoop is not a unit of measurement my powder doesn’t come with one and powders for different uses could come with different size scoops. Most scoops are marked with a # that does correlate to a standard size. That would be helpful. Or a standard equivalent. I’m going to guess and hope they turn out. Would also love to see a family sized recipe.
DIane Talley says
Found these to be extremely dry
Peggy D says
I just want to say thank you for this recipe.. So yummy and prefect. I add oatmeal for carbs, top it with strawberries, low fat whip cream and waldens maple syrup.. delicious ❤
Vickie says
Great for my Keto diet. I use Quest protein multi purpose protein powder (unflavored). This powder is 24 grams of protein and only 1 gram of carbs. I follow the recipe but I add some vanilla extract and some sugar substitute such as swerve or stevia (usually not more than a teaspoon). I keep adding water until I get the consistency I desire. Sometimes I add frozen or fresh blueberries to the batter. I cook the waffles for longer than my waffle maker tell me because I like my waffles a little crunchy. The waffles come out fluffy and with real butter and Walden Farms blueberry syrup they are delish! My husband, who revels against anything healthy even likes them!,,
Linda says
Im sorry but these were extremely dry and did not work for me.
Nikki says
My family is in love with these waffles and they keep asking me to make it atleast 2 3 times a week. And I must say Sherri your so beautiful.Thank you so much Sherri
Nicole says
Unfortunately, since I really wanted these to work, they were close to inedible. I used the unflavored isopure, followed the recipe to a T, egg whites and all and I got something I can only imagine as a cross between cardboard and some sort of really fine grained foam.
It made two square waffles, they didn’t stick, but the only way I was able to even choke down one of them was by scraping all the mashed strawberries and homemade whipped cream I had made onto one waffle. Even then, the dryness and bizarre texture was very apparent.
Natalie says
I made this but it was super dry! Like I needed a sip of water to get each bite down lol, any suggestions!
J says
Mine came out perfect, but as people have said, it is a very expansive batter. The recipe above will make 4 thin waffles, or 2.5 standard fluffy ones. If they are coming out crunchy or dry, cook for less time! 2 minutes was enough for mine to come out fully cooked and fluffy like a regular waffle.
I used about 2 tsp water with Arnold’s Iron Whey Chocolate protein powder and the resulting waffles have approx. 180 calories, 28 grams protein, 6 carbs. & 0.5 fiber. There are 6 in the freezer, so we’ll see how well that works out tomorrow! 🙂
J says
I’ve been making these ahead of time & freezing them for convenient snacking! For someone on a low carb diet, who loves plain waffles and dearly misses bread, these are *fantastic*. Just pop them in the toaster, straight from the freezer, and they’re just as good as when originally cooked. Love em! <3
Alma says
I just made these and they looked perfect and they tasted ok but they were just so dry. Do you recommend anything to add to make it better? Maybe I’ll try almond milk next time instead of water.
Natalie says
I had this same issue 🙁 I had to take a drink with every bite lol
Grace Behnke says
Nutrition facts say 6 g. Why are they called 1 g.
Sherri says
Sorry that looks so confusing. I had made a note in the nutritional information that the software that calculates that information pulls a generic protein powder. You would just need to check the label of the protein powder you use for how many carbs are in yours. They do vary per brand.
Laura says
Just made these and it worked perfectly! So easy. A little bit bubbled out of my waffle iron, but not much. I did spray my waffle iron and one side stuck a tiny bit but really nothing more than what happens with my regular waffles. I’m so happy to have found this recipe and thanks for sharing. Yum! Yum!
Sherri says
I”m so glad you liked them! 🙂 Thanks for letting us know!
Heba says
Can you post a video? I, like many of the comments before me, have an issue with such recipes and i believe it’s the egg whites. Have you made this with egg white or is the swap an untested suggestion. I don’t even used baking powder And my batter goes insane and spills everywhere. It works a bit better if you use almond milk or a similar base to give it some substance.
Please let us know
Danya says
Love this!! I have this every morning post workout and it’s the best I use plant based peanut butter choc protein powder and it’s delicious!! Thanks for the great recipe!
Meena Anada says
I’ve never used protein powder. What brand would you recommend? Please advise. Thank you.
Sherri says
I use Nature’s Best Isopure Unflavored but many of my friends use PE Science and love all their flavors!
Brianna says
Did not work at all. Turned into an airy, crunchy, completely bland mess (what remained anyway) after half of it poured out the sides of my waffle maker. Was so excited about this recipe too 🙁
TryAnythingOnce says
Omg! Stumbled upon this recipe and am sooo glad I did! I used a scoop of vanilla milkshake flavored quest protein powder and a little almond flavoring, tasted just like the italian pizzelle cookies we make at Christmas! The texture isnt like a normal waffle of course, so if thats what youre expecting youll be dissapointed but if you go in this recipe with an open palette you’ll be absolutely pleased!
Sherri says
Yay!! So many wonderful options with all the flavored protein powders. I have lots of friends who love PE Science flavors!
Kaitlynn F says
Hi there,
I’m looking to experiment a bit. Do you think I could use the same recipe but instead mix it altogether, place it in a microwave safe dish and cook it in the microwave?
Sherri says
Hmmmmm, I’m actually not sure. I have done a protein brownie in the microwave. I would put it in a dish that had sides since it does rise during cooking in the microwave. Let me know how it turns out if you give it a try. 🙂
Alexander says
The worst waffel in my life.
I tried this recipe and i actually became comical.
Like cardboard and without taste.
Sherri says
I think it really does matter what protein powder you use for some reason. Don’t give up! They are so good!
kristy says
Good flavor. Def made a mess for me as there was way too much for just one waffle. Lesson learned used less water second time with not as much overflow as the first time. They were super dry like cardboard. However, I will prob make again because flavor was good and much better alternative to reg waffles.
Miguel says
Congratulations! Congratulations!
Fantastic recipe. Tkanks for sharing.
From, Mexico city.
Amanda says
These turned out perfect!!!!!!
Thanks for the recipe, I loved them
Michelle says
I thoroughly enjoyed this waffle! Thanks for the great recipe!
Louann says
Love your recipes. However, the sidebar column (with the buttons for Pinterest, Facebook, Yum, Twitter, etc. ) makes it very difficult to read and see everything. It cuts into the words and recipe. Keep the great recipes coming! Thanks!
Sherri says
Thanks so much! That has kind of bugged me too so I appreciate the feedback. I moved them to the top and bottom of the post, so hopefully that will be better 🙂
Louann says
Awesome! Looks great! Now, I can actually read your posts. Thanks!!
Jimmy says
Hello and thank you for posting the recipe. I made this using Allmax Isoflex Vanilla protein and it tasted awful and turned out kind of sponge-like. Any recommendations on a better-suite for brand?
Sherri says
I personally use unflavored Nature’s Best Isopure. But I have used several PE Science flavors that are amazing.
Clay says
Used this recipe thieves morning. Vanilla creme protein powder, no carbs, baking soda, one large egg and used skim milk instead of water. Waffle cooked like any other waffle. It didn’t seem as fluffy but was good regardless. Used honey instead of syrup. I used a non stick waffle iron and had no sticking issues.
Sherri says
I started adding vanilla extract and cinnamon to mine often! Definitely a win with a little extra flavor.
Gel says
Disappointed. I followed the very simple recipe exactly. It did not work out for me at all, and actually ruined my waffle maker. I couldn’t even get anything edible. The batter foamed out of the waffle maker, and whatever did stay in there clung on to the surface somehow killed its non stick properties. The next time I tried to make regular waffles, the batter got stuck, which had never happened before.
Sherri says
That is so surprising! I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you.:-( My waffle iron is a very basic one and have never had issues with making them.
kandis says
I had the same issue with two attempts on a new waffle iron
Sherri says
Hmmmm….I’m trying to think of why this would happen? I don’t know if it has to do with “seasoning” certain waffle irons or not. Just a thought. I use spray oil on both sides as well. So sorry you had that happen.
Brenda says
I have to hold my waffle maker open a little . Letting the top cook just a little like 30 seconds then I close it completely. If I just close it right away the waffle mix pours out a complete mess.
Sherri says
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa says
Maybe it’s the type of protein powder… mine was plant-based and it stuck too. We ate the mess of it anyways so we would know how it tasted, and didn’t want to waste. It was okay with syrup. My 5yr old daughter didn’t seem to mind it either. I hope I won’t have any trouble using my waffle maker next time like you did. Can’t see why I would though. The surface seems ok. Maybe you scratched the non-stick surface when trying to get the waffle out. I think I may have a little in the haste of the event. I think if it would have held together and not stuck to the machine I would have given it a better review.
Shanel says
About how many waffles does this make?
Sherri says
Just one 🙂
Ash says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! Most protein powder scoops vary in size, what size does “one scoop” relate to?
Thank you!!
Sherri says
I have one that is 29 grams per scoop and another that says 33 grams (I actually weight mine too) so I would just use what your own scoop is. 🙂 You can adjust the consistency by adding the little water.
JJ says
most protein powders have at least 15 carbs, this is not 1 carb
Sherri says
For me personally, I only buy protein powders that have 1 gram or less of carbs. There are so many available under 1 gram. My favorite is Unflavored IsoPure because I prefer no artificial sweeteners. 🙂
kiley says
most protein powders have <1 g carbs!
Daniel Rochon says
Then you’re not using quality protein powder, unless it’s a weight gainer… Or if it’s sweetened with simple sugars. I’ve never seen a regulard protein powder with more than 2g of carbs
Nellie says
Would this make pancakes as well?
Sherri says
Yes, it does. But they are a little more dense. 🙂
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Erica Schmidt says
Love that this recipe is only 3 ingredients! I usually make a 4 ingredient waffle, this is even easier. Pinning for later, thanks for sharing!
Foirell says
Im improving my fitness this year and have been making a list of healthy foods to have! Will be adding this to the list! 🙂
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April J Harris says
What an amazing healthy recipe, Sherri! These are a super healthy breakfast for starting off the New Year. Thank you for sharing your 3 ingredient protein waffles with us at Hearth and Soul.
Julie @ Sweet and Spicy Monkey says
I love the simplicity of this waffle recipe! I will definitely be trying it soon. Thanks! (I discovered this recipe from Buns in my Oven links party #198).