It’s HAPPENING: vegan, gluten-free PROTEIN waffles that are light, FLUFFY, seriously crispy, and have 17+ grams of protein per waffle!
Perfectly sweet, wholesome, and just 1 bowl, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required! The hardest part is waiting for your waffle iron to cook them. Let’s make waffles!
How to Make Protein Waffles
Grab these 5 INGREDIENTS, and you’re ready to make protein waffles:
- Pancake + Waffle Mix: Our wholesome vegan and gluten-free mix makes super fluffy pancakes and crispy waffles every time!
- Protein Powder: We like Sprout Living Vanilla or Original, or use another protein powder of choice. We recommend one with pea + brown rice protein for best flavor!
- Dairy-Free Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Avocado Oil or Melted Vegan Butter
When ready to make waffles, simply whisk together the wet ingredients, then add in the dry, and you’ve got a protein-filled WAFFLE BATTER!
Then cook ’em up in your waffle iron until crispy and golden brown! All that’s left is choosing your toppings and digging in! We love nut butter, fresh fruit (or compote), and maple syrup.
We can’t wait for you to try these protein waffles, friends! They’re:
Crispy
Fluffy
Perfectly sweet
Easy to make
& Packed with 17+ grams protein per waffle!
Make a batch (or two) for the work week ahead and we promise your mornings will be brighter! You can also freeze them for lazy weekends and busy mornings. Simply reheat in a toaster or under the broiler (watch closely!).
More Protein-Packed Breakfasts & Snacks
- Chocolate Protein Shake (Protein Powder-Free!)
- Easy 5-Ingredient Protein Bars (Peanut Butter Chocolate!)
- Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Burrito (30 minutes!)
- No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars (4 Ingredients!)
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
5-Ingredient Vegan Protein Waffles (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp avocado oil (or sub melted vegan butter or another neutral oil)
- 1 ¼ cup Minimalist Baker Pancake + Waffle Mix (product no longer available – see notes for DIY option!)
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla protein powder (we like Sprout Living Vanilla or Original // or pea/brown rice protein)
FOR SERVING optional
- Nut butter (such as peanut butter, almond butter, or vegan Nutella)
- Fresh fruit (such as banana)
- Fruit compote
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- To a medium mixing bowl, add the dairy-free milk, vanilla extract, and oil or melted vegan butter. Whisk well to combine.
- Next add the Minimalist Baker Pancake + Waffle Mix (see notes for DIY version!) and protein powder of choice. Whisk again until there are no lumps remaining.
- Preheat your waffle iron and cook the waffles according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve warm with desired toppings, such as vegan butter, maple syrup, peanut butter, or fruit. We like a combination of bananas, maple syrup, and peanut butter!
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Waffles reheat well under a low-medium broil or in the toaster until hot and crispy.
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Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with avocado oil, Sprout Living Vanilla Protein, and without optional ingredients.
Lyndsy says
What waffle maker do you use? I’m having a hard time finding one that’s not coated in Teflon or other terrible chemicals….
Hi Lyndsy, our preferred waffle makers are linked in our shop page, however, they do have non-stick coatings, so unfortunately not what you’re looking for! You could try a cast iron waffle pan, but they are more finicky with sticking.
Kristyna says
Hi! My daughter has a lot of food intolerances and unfortunately PEA is one of them. Instead of protein powder, could I sub powdered collagen peptides?
Hi Kristyna, we think collagen could work, but it might not be as absorbent. If the batter seems too wet or if the waffles aren’t cooking in the middle, try adding more of the flours. Hope that helps!
Jill Kravitz says
I use hemp protein powder with no issues. Comes out great!
Simone says
None the links for Minimalist Baker Pancake + Waffle Mix work
Hi Simone, the product is no longer available, unfortunately! If you’re up for making it from scratch, we have a recipe for homemade here. Hope that helps!
Emily Korosec says
These turned out so delicious! I did the diy mix in the notes and added the KOS Vanilla protein powder.
ate half a waffle and Topped with peanut butter and berries. It was still super filling and so yummy.
Lovely! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Emily. Thank you for sharing! xo
Karen Furie says
Already done! Many thanks!
Karen Furie says
I am absolutely in love with this recipe, especially using your Pancake and Waffle mix. The only problem is that you are out of the mix and I just used up the last of the mix I had! Do you know when it will be back and available to purchase? Brilliant idea to add the protein powder which elevates these nutritionally.
Hi Karen, we’re so glad you enjoy the recipe and mix! Thank you for your kind words! We don’t have a firm estimate yet of when it’ll be back in stock, but we’re hoping 2-4 weeks. There are a few factors out of our control at the moment! On the shop page, you can sign up to receive a notification when it’s back in stock.
Ens says
Although I haven’t made these yet, I can appreciate how much work goes into testing and creating new recipes. It’s cool to see you trying to find multiple uses for your products but still providing alternatives. I guess I just wanted to say I’m rooting for MB as a small business and understand the struggle of balancing marketing and content creation. Even if I don’t get a chance to purchase your mixes, MB remains one of my favorite positive places to get inspired. Just hoping for the whole team’s happiness and success!
You’ve made our day, Ens! Thank you SO much for your kind words of support and encouragement! xoxo
India says
This is an excellent waffle recipe. I’ve been testing and searching for years for waffles that were gluten free, sugar free, and vegan! I do prefer 2 Tbsp of vanilla protein as it was too much vanilla for me, but great recipe overall. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, India! We’re so glad you enjoyed it! xo
Emily says
It would be nice if you included in the DIY section a way to make these without using your premade mix. Some of us don’t have access to buying the premade mix, and that makes this recipe irrelevant because we cannot even try to make it.
Hi Emily, In the recipe notes, there are links to two different recipes for DIY options. You can use 1 1/4 cups of the dry mix from those recipes in this recipe. Hope that helps!
Monica Chlastawa says
I followed the ingredients and directions exactly and my batter was very thin, Should I have adjusted that so it was thicker? I put it in the waffle iron anyway for the recommended time and it did not turn out. In fact my waffle iron is a mess, Half the waffle was on top and half on the bottom some of the waffle was not cooked in the middle, even though I sprayed it with oil. Where did I go wrong? :(
Hi Monica, we’re so sorry it didn’t turn out well for you! Would you mind sharing which protein powder you used? Is it possible the non-stick coating on your waffle iron is worn out? Were you using the US or metric measurements? What type/brand of dairy-free milk were you using? Did you by chance open the lid to check on the waffle before it was fully cooked?
Kat says
Thank you so much for all your wonderful recipes!! So helpful for those of following special diets!! You are such a blessing!!
Aw! Thank you SO much for your kind words, Kat! xoxo
Lyn says
I am sad. I can’t make your delicious waffles, or any of your other enticing gluten-free recipes that you so generously send to my inbox. Why? Because, as you mention on your FAQ, “We only ship within the United States at this time”, and I don’t have a recipe for GF flour that would come close to giving the same results. 😢 So now I read receive your enticing emails, read the recipes, and all I can do is salivate. 🤤 Any idea when (or if) you will ship to Montreal, Quebec (Canada)?
Hi Lyn, sorry to hear that! We hope to be able to ship internationally in the future, but don’t have a timeline yet. In the meantime, you could try subbing your favorite pancake mix or check out the notes section for homemade pancake mix options.
M says
Really disappointed that this is a plug for the product- feels quite click baity.
Sorry to hear that! If you’d prefer not to receive product recipes, you can change your subscription preferences at the bottom of any email from us. We try to offer an alternative in the notes section below the recipe whenever possible. For this one, we linked to a homemade recipe for the pancake mix in the notes if you’d like to try that.
Sharon A says
What to use to be nut free?
Hi Sharon, unfortunately our pancake mix contains almond flour.
Jessica says
Are all your recipes gonna automatically include your products that you want us to buy?? Cuz I can’t afford that and I’ll have to unsubscribe. If you could PLEASE Include an alternative that would be helpful.
Hi Jessica, we provide a homemade recipe for the pancake mix in the notes below the recipe! Hope this helps.
Kya says
No kidding! I prefer my food lead free (scroll to the bottom of the product page for the warning)
Hi Kya, we offer homemade options in the notes if you’d prefer to use your own ingredients. Just know there can be trace amounts of lead in ingredients from the grocery store too, unfortunately!