These High Protein Waffles are light, crispy, and come together in only 10 minutes! They’re also low carb and meal-prep friendly making busy mornings a little easier.
If you’ve ever wished for a breakfast that was as quick as it is filling, these protein waffles are the answer. Each one has nearly 10 grams of protein without a scoop of protein powder, less than 3 net carbs, and they’re ready in less than 10 minutes! They’re light and crispy when fresh, but also hold up incredibly well for meal prep, making them a reliable option for busy days.
Over the years, my husband and I have tested countless low carb recipes while managing his type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. With my background in nutrition and his experience as a nurse, we’ve fine-tuned this protein waffle recipe to be practical, satisfying, and easy to adapt to your own tastes. Whether you enjoy them plain or use them as a base for something more creative, these almond flour waffles provide that high protein breakfasts don’t have to be complicated.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 10-Min Recipe. This recipe takes less than 10 minutes!
- Customizable. This is a great recipe to customize ingredients based on your personal preferences.
- High Protein and Keto-Friendly. Each waffle is nearly 10 g of protein (no protein powder required) and less than 3 net carbs.
Ingredients
This is a brief overview of the ingredients you will need for this recipe. You will find the complete recipe with instructions, ingredients, and amounts at the bottom of the page.
- Eggs: you will want to use large eggs for this recipe.
- Baking Items: extra fine blanched almond flour and baking powder
- Dairy: cottage cheese and cheddar cheese
- Deli Ham: you can choose the brand and flavor of your choice. For those on a low carb or keto diet, keep in mind a honey ham will affect carbohydrates.
- Jalapeno: you will de-seed and dice it for this recipe.
How to Make a High Protein Waffle
These high protein, low carb waffles only require a few minutes to prepare. You will simply need a mixing bowl, waffle maker, and the step-by-step instructions below.
Combine ingredients
In a mixing bowl beat the eggs well. Then you will fold in the remaining ingredients until completely incorporated into a batter.
Cook the waffles
Heat your waffle maker according to the manufactures directions. Once you’ve heated up your waffle maker, add the batter (about 2 scoops for the Dash waffle maker). *Be careful not to overfill your waffle maker.* Then you will remove the each waffle when you can no longer see any steam coming from the waffle maker. Your waffles should now be golden brown.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
These almond flour waffles are great for meal prepping. It is pretty simple to freeze them. Of course allow the them to cool completely first. Then you will want to separate them with parchment paper (to avoid sticking) and place in an airtight, freezer safe bag or container. For thawing, separate them and set the waffles you would like to thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes or slowly thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
These waffles can be reheated numerous ways including an air fryer, toaster, stovetop, microwave, or the waffle maker. The microwave is the simplest method, but I don’t recommend it because they will be soggy. There are ways to make them really crispy though and these methods are nearly as simple. I’ve shared detailed instructions below for the methods that will provide the best result.
- Air Fryer– Provides the crispiest reheated chaffles; Heat to 300 degrees F and reheat for 3-4 minutes.
- Waffle Maker– Preheat then drop the chaffle in for about one minute.
- Toaster– It should be reheated in about 30-45 seconds in the toaster.
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High Protein Waffle Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons extra fine blanched almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped deli ham
- 1 fresh jalapeno seeded and diced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl beat the eggs well. Fold in the remaining ingredients until completely incorporated.
- Heat a waffle maker according to the manufactures directions. Add the batter to the waffle maker (about 2 sccops for the Dash waffle maker) be careful not to overfill.
- Remove the waffles when you no longer see any steam coming from the machine and the waffles are golden brown.
