Banana Protein Waffles (Freezer-Friendly)
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This banana waffle recipe is a protein-packed, freezer-friendly breakfast made with honey, cinnamon and ripe banana. It works perfectly for meal prep because the texture holds up in the fridge and freezer. note - ingredients can be approximate, but I recommend retaining ratios.
Equipment
- Waffle iron
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk, see note 1
- ¼ cup honey
- 190 g (1 ½ cups) flour
- 60 g (½ cup) protein powder, optional, see note 2
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup banana, mashed, approx. 1, almost black
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter / oil, for cooking
Instructions
Preparing
- Mash ½ cup banana then mix with 1 cup milk, ¼ cup honey, 190 g (1 ½ cups) flour, 60 g (½ cup) protein powder (if using), 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon and ½ tsp salt together until a slightly thick batter forms. It should be smooth but not runny.
- Leave the batter to rest for 10 minutes. This allows the flour to hydrate, the protein powder to absorb liquid properly, and the flavours (especially the banana and honey) to combine.
Cooking
- Heat your waffle maker and lightly grease it with a small piece of 1 tablespoon butter / oilor a brush of oil to prevent sticking.
- Add a large spoonful of batter to the centre of the waffle maker. Close the lid and cook for approximately 3 minutes, or until golden on the outside and fully set through the middle.
- Carefully remove and cool on a rack if you want to maintain crispness, or serve immediately with your toppings of choice.
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Notes
Note 1 - Milk
Substitutions - soy or a barrister-oat (as it's creamier). If using almond, be conscious of texture changes as it's runnier so you might need to add extra flour.
Note 2 - Protein Powder
Plant-based is best as it won't leave you with the artificial after taste that whey does. Adjust with extra milk depending on brand as some brands absorb liquid more.
Serve with
Yogurt, berries, honey, homemade chia jam
Storing:
Store airtight up to 4 days with baking paper between each waffle and separate from toppings.
Reheating:
They taste good cold, but if you want them warm, toast or air fry for best texture; microwave if needed (will be softer).
Freezing:
Layer with baking paper, remove air, freeze up to 3 months and toast from frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1waffleCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
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