Hemp Protein Waffles

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Waffles, waffles, waffles.  Waffles never featured highly for me growing up--they were a thing made by Donkey for Shrek and very American...  We'd have naleśniki (crepe-like pancakes), scrambled eggs with danish bacon (and maple syrup) and even french toast, but not waffles.  Every now and then, I remember, we (the three e's--never the parents) would buy McVities toaster waffles--high in sugar for sure, but not wholesome breakfast material.  I next came across waffles about four years ago; He grew up on eggos but transitioned to a healthful variety as an adult.  Healthy waffles, I couldn't believe it.  Turns out He was on to something.  So I finally bought a waffle iron about six months ago for $25 on amazon.  If nothing else, it's great fun; there have been many Saturday morning experiments.  This recipe is one of the better results.  

These waffles are full of protein, free of refined sugar and sufficiently stocked with good carbs (yes those exist) to fuel a long run or solid lifting session.  Like pancakes and french toast waffles also make for a great vehicle for all the toppings. 

Makes 4 waffles (serves 2)

Ingredients
2 bananas
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp oat flour
1/2 c hemp protein powder (such as this) 
dash of cinnamon

Optional Toppings
greek yogurt
pomegranate seeds
chopped nuts
goji berries
maple syrup
berry syrup (featured here)

 

Method

  1. Preheat waffle iron.
  2. Place first four ingredients (bananas, eggs, vanilla and maple syrup) in food processor and pulse until smooth. 
  3. Add remaining ingredients (baking powder, flour, protein powder and cinnamon) and continue pulse to combine. 
  4. Pour half the batter (if you have a 2 waffle waffle iron) into the waffle iron and cook per appliance instructions (usually until the waffle stops steaming). 
  5. Remove waffle when done and repeat with the remaining batter. 
  6. Top with whatever toppings your heart desires, eat and enjoy!