Pumpkin Spice High Protein Waffles
These pumpkin spice high-protein waffles are the perfect balance of cozy flavors and healthy ingredients. Make a big batch, freeze the extras, and enjoy a quick, protein-packed breakfast all week long.
Servings: 4 waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups Blanched almond flour superfine works best
- 3 tablespoons Coconut sugar or regular sugar, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt full-fat works best
- ¼ cup Milk or almond milk
- ¼ cup Coconut oil melted or butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- ½–1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional, for a warmer flavor
Greek Yogurt Icing, Optional
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- ⅛ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- A pinch of pumpkin spice optional
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with oil or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and optional cinnamon on top of the wet mixture.
- Gently mix until just combined. The batter will be thick; however, if too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Scoop batter into the preheated waffle iron, but don’t overfill it.
- Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4–5 minutes depending on your waffle maker.
- For the optional Greek yogurt “icing,” mix ½ cup Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon honey, ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract, and optional pumpkin spice.
- Serve waffles warm, with a dollop of the yogurt icing on top, and optionally with berries, maple syrup, or nut butter.
Notes
Superfine Flour is Key: Blanched and superfine almond flour ensures a lighter, fluffier texture. Coarse flour makes waffles denser with a grainy texture.
Don’t Overmix: Stir the batter gently until just combined. Overmixing almond flour batter produces gummy waffles.
Adjust Batter Thickness: The batter should be thick but easy to scoop. If it feels too thick, add a splash of milk.
Waffle Iron Prep: Preheat your waffle maker thoroughly, then lightly grease or spray it with oil to prevent sticking and ensure golden, crisp edges.
Flavor Boost: Sprinkle additional cinnamon or pumpkin spice on top right before serving. For extra pumpkin flavor, add 2–3 tablespoons pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients.