Low Carb Protein Waffles

Protein waffle topped with berries and maple syrup on a plate.

These Low Carb Protein Waffles are fluffy, protein-packed, and made with just 4 ingredients! Quick to make and easy to customize, they’re perfect for busy mornings.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings large waffle

Calories 132

Author Kim

Ingredients

1 scoop (or slightly less, about 17 to 20g) protein powder*
1/8 cup (or slightly less, about 16 to 20 grams) Kodiak Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix
1/4 cup (or slightly less) egg whites from a carton + 2-3 tablespoons or more of water for a thinner consistency I typically use about 40 grams egg whites and then enough water to get desired consistency
1-2 tablespoons (about 20 grams) pumpkin purée from a can or mashed banana
1/2 teaspoon baking powder optional (I typically leave this out and would only use if I weren't using the Kodiak Cakes mix)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice optional for extra flavor
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional for extra flavor
Optional for serving: maple syrup, almond butter, Walden Farms calorie free pancake syrup and/or fresh fruit

Instructions

Heat waffle iron.
Stir 1 scoop (or slightly less, about 17 to 20g) protein powder* , 1/8 cup (or slightly less, about 16 to 20 grams) Kodiak Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix, 1/4 cup (or slightly less) egg whites from a carton + 2-3 tablespoons or more of water for a thinner consistency, and 1-2 tablespoons (about 20 grams) pumpkin purée from a can or mashed banana together in a small bowl, until batter is free from most clumps. Add as much water as needed to get a waffle batter consistency. The batter should be thick, but slightly pourable too.
Once waffle iron is heated, spray top and bottom of iron with nonstick cooking spray and pour batter over bottom of the iron. Natural nonstick cooking sprays do not work well in this recipe because this waffle tends to stick easily. Use the back of your spoon to spread the batter evenly over the iron.
When the waffle iron goes off, transfer waffle to a plate and top with your desired toppings. Serve immediately or store in a covered container in the fridge to reheat and enjoy later.

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Notes

*I use Kodiak Power Cakes Mix and PEScience protein powder. For best results, I recommend the mix of protein powder with Kodiak Cakes Mix and not just protein powder.

**When I make these, I use my food scale and measure in grams. Here are my measurements: 17g protein powder, 16g Kodiak Cakes, 20g pumpkin, 40g egg whites and then I add a bit of water as I stir to get the right consistency.

Recipe originally published July 2016. It was updated June 2021, January 2024 and January 2025.

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