Wafflepocalypse

Here are 2 different protein waffle recipes, both wheat-free! We liked the chocolate oat ones a little more, but only because the cocnut waffles dried out a little (I kept them warm in the oven while I cooked the remainder and that may have been a mistake). waffles are a great, make-ahead breakfast choice, you can reheat them in the taoster or microwave, or even eat them cold like bread.

The first Protein waffle recipe is from :

http://www.sixpacksmackdown.com/2012/12/19/easy-protein-waffles-recipe/

he has a video on how to make them. I didn't get that fancy, I just mixed everything together and poured it onto the hot waffle iron. I doubled the recipe. Choose any flavor protein powder.

Chocolate Protein Waffles

1/2c oats
2 whole eggs or 4 egg whites
2 scoops chocolate whey protein
6 Tbsp milk (any type, almond, coconut, whole milk)
Splenda , to taste (1 or 2 tbsp)
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda

Whisk everything together or place everything in the blender and blend until smooth.

Makes 4 waffles.

The entire recipe has approximately 30g carbohydrates, 60g protein (depends on type of protein) and 6-10g fat depending on the type of milk you use and whether you use whole eggs or egg whites. Tailor it to fit your dietary needs.

The Second Recipe comes from a blog I just happened to stumble across when craving waffles and searching for a recipe, I am going to spend more time browsing her blog, as it looks like a lot of wheat-free solutions to every day recipes and her waffles were good.

The blog is:

http://wellnessmama.com/1696/coconut-flour-protein-waffles/

and here is the version we made:

Coconut Protein Waffles

Makes  6 waffles
Ingredients:

8 eggs

½ cup melted coconut oil

½ cup coconut flour (plus a little more, in case batter seems thin)

1 T cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

½ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Crack the eggs into a medium sized bowl and beat with whisk
2. Add the melted oil, cinnamon, vanilla and salt and mix well
3. Add the coconut flour and mix well
4. Batter should be thick. If it is too thin, add a little more coconut flour.
5. Spoon into heated and greased waffle iron and cook until light brown and firm to touch (about 3 minutes )
6. Serve with sugar free syrup, real maple syrup or any topping you like :)

I didn't do any nutrient calculations, just kick back and enjoy these on a weekend and don't worry.