Description
Enjoy crispy and fluffy high protein vegan waffles made with pea protein and oats. This naturally gluten-free recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 scoop (30g) unflavored or vanilla pea protein powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or neutral oil
Instructions
- Add rolled oats to a blender or food processor and pulse until they resemble a fine flour.
- Add the oat flour, pea protein powder, baking powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt to the blender. Pulse to combine.
- Pour in the almond milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, maple syrup (if using), and melted coconut oil. Blend until smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Preheat your waffle maker and lightly grease it.
- Pour batter into the waffle maker and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Remove waffles and let them cool slightly on a rack or plate to maintain crispiness.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Notes
- Optional add-ins include blueberries, chopped banana, chia seeds, or vegan chocolate chips.
- For a savory version, skip the maple syrup and top with sautéed mushrooms, avocado, and hemp seeds.
- Waffles can be frozen in an airtight container and reheated in a toaster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Waffle
Keywords: Crispy Fluffy High Protein Waffles, Vegan Protein Waffles, Oat Waffles, Gluten-Free Waffles, Healthy Breakfast