This actually crispy protein waffles recipe only use 4 ingredients and packs over 40 grams of protein! Use protein powder along with simple ingredients to make these delicious and healthy waffles in less than 10 minutes.
Protein Waffles
I absolutely love waffles but they really do not offer much for protein. This protein waffles recipe is so easy to make! You could literally have waffles every day of the week with almost zero effort. They pack over 40 grams of protein and are low in calories so feel free to add some amazing toppings like butter, syrup, fresh fruit, peanut butter or another type of nut butter!
There are so many healthy recipes out there, but not a lot of tasty recipes for a high protein breakfast. I like a sweet breakfast so these healthy protein waffles leave me satisfied and are so delicious! What I love most is that these do not require a blender, any flours like oat flour or whole wheat flour, or banana!
Ingredients needed
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this protein waffle recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.
39 grams protein powder - This recipe will work with different protein powders, but I like to use vanilla Premiere protein powder because that's what I always have on hand.
You could also use a vegan protein powder or chocolate protein powder. Most protein powders are gluten free, so this would be the best way to make gluten-free waffles.
1 whole egg - you could also use 2 egg whites or ¼ cup of pasteurized egg whites for extra protein.
3 tablespoons (60g) sour cream - I like to use either light sour cream or plain 4% Greek Yogurt. You really need full fat Greek Yogurt (4% milk fat), light sour cream (10.5% milk fat), or full fat sour cream (18% milk fat). This helps the protein waffles not be so dry. You could also use blended cottage cheese. For dairy free, you can use a dairy-free yogurt.
1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder
pinch of salt
How to make easy protein waffles
This section explains how to make this protein waffle recipe, step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.
Step 1 - Heat your waffle iron on medium and spray both plates with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2 - Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: protein powder, baking powder and salt. Now stir in the egg and sour cream or yogurt until a smooth batter forms.
We do not need to let the batter rest like traditional waffles because this batter does not have gluten.
Step 3 - Using a ladle or cup, pour batter in the middle of the bottom plate until about ¾ of the bottom plate has batter on it. The amount of batter will vary depending on the size of your waffle iron. When the top is closed, the pressure will spread the batter to the rest of the spaces.
Cook until the waffle is cooked through and crispy.
I know my both my Belgian waffle maker and mini waffle maker have a handy light that tells me when my waffles are ready.
Step 4 - Serve with your favorite waffle toppings.
Tips for the best protein powder waffles
- Use a protein powder that actually tastes good. You can use plant-based protein powder, but in order to make vegan protein waffles, you will need a replacement for the egg and the yogurt.
- Make a triple batch for meal prep and then keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer in an freezer bag for up to 3 months. Toast them in a toaster oven for breakfast to make them nice and crispy again.
- This 4 ingredient protein powder waffles recipe also makes a great pancake batter.
- Use your favorite toppings such as a drizzle of maple syrup, almond butter, or chocolate chips, and sugar-free syrup.
I love using protein powder to make nutritious and delicious high protein breakfasts. Some other recipes I have are protein pancakes, chocolate chip protein muffins, and protein pudding. I think these fluffy protein waffles are my favorite of the bunch!
More breakfast ideas
- Low Carb Breakfast Casserole
- Homemade Turkey Sausage
- Protein Pudding
- Low carb Breakfast Burrito for one
If you're looking for a savory high-protein option instead of waffles, try my 2 ingredient cottage cheese flatbread. It's perfect for wraps or sandwiches and made with cottage cheese and egg whites.
Recipe Card
Protein Waffles Recipe - 41 grams of Protein!
Ingredients
- 39 grams Protein powder (note 1)
- 1 large Egg
- 3 Tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt or sour cream (45g) (note 2)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- pinch of salt
- your favorite toppings for serving
Equipment
Method
- Heat your waffle iron on medium and spray both plates with cooking spray. I prefer a mini dash waffle maker as it resembles Eggo waffles!
- Mix the protein powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Now stir in the egg and Greek Yogurt until fully combined.
- Using a ladle or cup, pour batter in the middle of the bottom plate until about ¾ of the bottom plate has batter on it. When the top is closed, the pressure will spread the batter to the rest of the spaces.
- Be sure to cook the waffle through. If you open the waffle maker and your waffle is split in half, it needed more time. This is the same as with regular waffles. For a crispier waffle, cook them a little past the indicator light.
- Serve with butter and sugar free syrup.
Notes
- Protein powder: I have only ever made this recipe with Premiere Protein Powder. Use others at your own risk! This needs to be weighed with a kitchen scale for best results. 39 grams of my protein powder is ½ cup, but your's may be different.
- Sour cream or Greek Yogurt: I like to use either light sour cream or plain 4% Greek Yogurt. You really need full fat Greek Yogurt (4% milk fat), light sour cream (10.5% milk fat), or full fat sour cream (18% milk fat). This helps the protein waffles not be so dry. You could also use blended cottage cheese.
- Nutritional information is calculated using the vanilla premiere protein powder and plain full fat Greek Yogurt.
Barbara DeMers says
I used this recipe with sour cream and chocolate egg white protein I accidentally purchased as unflavored well. I found a way to use it!!! Worked perfectly!!
Lelanie says
These turned out great I added a little oat milk cinnamon and vanilla and I used olive oil nonstick spray they turn out crispy and do not stick great recipe amazing substitute instead of flour you get your daily protein
Dolly says
The link to your protein powder is only 20 gms
Jennifer Banz says
Thank you for bringing that to my attention! It was linked to the wrong protein powder. This is the one I use and recommend: https://amzn.to/48mZpOU
Melissa says
Stuck to my waffle maker.
Jennifer Banz says
Sorry to hear that. What cooking spray did you use?
Stacey Debono says
If you recommend using full fat Greek yogurt, why does the nutritional info include fat free yogurt?? Confusing.
Jennifer Banz says
Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I have changed the nutrition.
Lori Thieme says
I need help converting grams. A scoop of my protein powder is 58 g and I don’t have a way to measure since it’s not compatible with cups. Is it about 1/4 of a cup?
Jennifer Banz says
Hi Lori, if you click the "Metric" button in the recipe it will give you the measurement in grams.
Lori says
Omg! Yum! Just starting my keto journey over again and these are so good! I added some pumpkin pie spice.
Steph says
This was disgusting. Dry, not fluffy at all. Crumbled. Went in the trash.
Jennifer Banz says
I am so sorry to hear that! What protein powder did you use and did you use sour cream or Greek Yogurt?
Cher says
They were delicious. Thank you for sharing Jennifer ????
Liese says
When you say 1/2 cup of protein powder, do you literally mean 1/2 cup or 1/2 of the protein scoop? Or better yet, how many grams are ypu recommending?
Jennifer Banz says
It will be 1 serving of protein powder which for the protein powder I linked, is 1/2 cup or 40 grams.
Cat says
I tried this with 1/4 cup Devotion buttery blend and 1/4 cup unflavored protein powder, 1 Tbsp vanilla fat free Oikos Pro yogurt and 2 Tbsp sour cream. Yummy!
Clarkie Penney says
These waffles did not work for me. They stuck to my waffle maker. They also left a sticky protein feel in my mouth. I will move on to trying some of your other recipes.
Mini says
Perfect protein waffle every time! I have doubled the recipe many times and even added some gras-fed collagen powder to the mix. The waffles always turned out wonderfully. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Mel says
My scoop is 1/2 C. My first batch was too thick, sweet(vanilla powder) & dry. Today, I made the following changes:2 eggs, 4 T. Sour cream, i sifter the powder into the 1/2 C. Scoop. 3 minutes & they were perfect.
Sheri says
Thanks for the alterations. It seemed way too thick when I mixed it with the original instructions. That almost always means they would be dry. These, however, are perfection ????
Sandy Cote says
Made with cinnamon French toast whey protein powder. I might add a little mozzarella cheese only because they are a little dry tasting. Maybe that will help the dryness or maybe a little more sour cream.
Jen says
These were perfect! I used a mini waffle maker and added too much on the first one, but- so good with butter and sf syrup. I made before reading the comments, next time I’ll try with a hint a vanilla since my whey protein was unflavored. Thank you again! Yum!!
Heather says
This recipe is great! Nice and crispy. I used 1/2 cup unflavored Now brand whey protein powder, a teaspoon of sweetener and a squirt of vanilla extract for flavor. Excellent with Walden Farms pancake syrup and butter.
Karen Nichols says
Can you use egg substitute or even egg whites?
jenniferbanz says
I have not tested that but I don't see why not
Jay says
I used 3 tablespoons of egg whites and they were perfect
Stephanie W says
These came out perfect. Nice and crispy and satisfied my waffle craving. Easy to make as well. The link to the protein was for vanilla so I used the same. However, the vanilla made it a little too sweet for my liking. Next time I plan to use non-flavored powder.
Trish says
Made these today with whole milk greek yogurt, a splash of vanilla, and Isopure unflavored protein powder. Turned out great!
Crecia says
What sugar free syrup did you use? Love this recipe no peanut butter either!!!
Jeff Luftig says
I make my own. 1C Water, 1 C Sugar Substitute, 1 TBS Maple Extract, 1/2 Tsp Xanthum Gum. Zero Carbs
Donna says
Absolutely the best! Made pancakes this time.
Maureen Tan says
Tried this today, used yogurt and added tiny bit of mozzarella cheese, turned out very crispy waffles. Ate with sugar free maple syrup, Super yummy. Thank you for sharing!
Janice Langlinais says
Could you use unsweetened plain Greek yogurt instead of the sour cream? That’s what you use in your almond flour muffins and it really works well so wondering if I would work well here too.
jenniferbanz says
Yep!
Jamie says
These. Are. Amazing.
JB says
Great base recipe for add ins. We added psyllium husk and ground flax for texture and unsweetened whey isolate and it worked great. Next time we will add butter or coconut oil to the batter because they were a little on the dry side for us but that's not surprising because of our tweaks. Thanks for posting this!
Priscilla M Blanchard says
Recipe says 1 egg. Video shows 2 eggs. With one egg, the batter is stiff, pastry-like. With 2 eggs it was actual batter. Made 2 regular size waffles. SO GOOD!!
Roberta M Romano says
Simply Awesome
Neil says
Tried these and substituted the cream with SKYR and they were amazing - fantastic recipe and only 10g of carbs.
Thanks for my new favourite breakfast waffle recipe!
Sandi says
I made this from the description at the top...1 scoop of my protein powder is nowhere near 1/2 cup so they were very airy and crsipy, but still really good!. I also added a splash of vanilla and some cinnamon for some flavor. Will try measuring next time for a little more dense waffle. Thanks Jen!
Megan says
I never comment on recipes, but I had to let you know how great these are. I’ve been making them constantly. I do add like three tablespoons of MCT oil to make them mire dense. Thank u!
KAREN WOLF says
I have a mini waffle maker, but I think you are talking about a regular size waffle maker? If so, I could probably make double the amount of waffles with your recipe they wil just be smaller. I cannot wait to try these!
Susan J says
Can't wait to try. I love your recipes, Jennifer!
Janine says
I followed recipe but swapped sour cream for plain Greek yogurt and added a splash of vanilla extract. These came out great!
April says
Does the sour cream add some moisture? I just tried a different recipe that’s just protein powder, egg, and water and it’s like chewing a mouthful of crispy protein powder! ? Your recipe sounds better!
Sarah says
Seriously so delicious. I've been keto for 8 years on and off and never tasted any treat as good as this. I feel like this was exactly what I needed for a sweet tooth. I used keto ratio yogurt because I didn't have sour cream on hand. That worked great. Then I used gold star protein powder and that worked out really well. I then made my own syrup using erythritol cooked it in frozen blueberries and then added xanthan gum to thicken it. So hopefully that inspires more creativity for others. This was SO GOOD. I never comment on pinterest but this was worthy of high complements to the chef!
Samantha Wilson says
Very rarely, do protein recipes I find online work out. These came out PERFECT! I used chocolate peanut butter whey protein, because that’s what I had at the house. These are delicious and so crispy. Thanks a lot!
Julie Kuyper says
I made these with Sparta Loopy Fruits Protein Powder - delicious!
Stephanie NUNEZ says
Trying with Performing Fruity Cereal powder now 🙂
Very fluffy and light, would like a little more chew but great flavor!
Debbie Breslow says
Could I use yogurt in place of sourcream? Recipe sounds great and I just bought some of the Premier protein powder and a mini waffle iron, so freakin' cute 🙂
jenniferbanz says
Yes, love that idea!
Karen Dunbar says
Hi Jennifer, Made these today but I'm a bit confused about recipe. In the narrative it says add 1 scoop protein powder but in the version to print it says 1/2 cup of protein powder. Curious as to what is right. I always read the print version so I used 1/2 cup which made my batter extremely thick so I watered it down to be pourable. Anyway, it was good (all I had was chocolate plant based protein...smelled like a chocolate cake!) Thanks for clarifying and Happy New Year!
Sher says
I used Quest cinnamon crunch protein powder, minus 2 tablespoons which I added 2 T of ground flax meal for added fiber (4 gm) to equal the half cup. I added 1 T melted butter to the mix and half a tsp of vanilla. These were very good and tasted great on their own or with sugar free syrup. The consistency is the closest to a wheat flour waffle that I've tried in low carb cooking. The recipe made three mini dash waffles. Thanks for the great recipe!
Michaela says
Literally just evaporated into nothing leaving a huge mess and no waffles
Ellen Adkins says
I do not have sour cream on
Hand right now,can I still use water
Instead??
Michelle says
Made these tonight in my mini dash. I got 4 waffles and they were yummy! I put some butter on there and sugar free jam. Yum! Thanks! I love your recipes!!