Greek Yogurt Protein Waffles

Greek yogurt protein waffles add some protein to your morning waffles without any chalky protein powder flavor. You will be surprised how delicious these waffles are, especially topped with some butter and syrup!

Greek yogurt is a great substitution for oil in a lot of baked goods and provides a lot of benefits! Not only does it make the waffles incredibly moist, but it also adds more protein making the recipe more satiating and macro-friendly!

An important note to keep in mind is that you will need some type of waffle maker for this recipe, however, the type is not entirely important. If all you have is a mini waffle maker this recipe will make great mini waffles. I use my Dash waffle maker which is perfect for this recipe because it makes 4 waffles. This recipe makes 1 serving, so you get all 4 waffles in one sitting! Yum.

Ingredients you need for greek yogurt protein waffles:

• Kodiak Cake Power Mix 
• Fage Nonfat Yogurt 
• Silk Ultra Soy Milk 
• Vanilla
• Pinch of salt and baking powder

Instructions:

1. Begin by warming up your waffle iron
2. Combine the pancake/waffle mix and the greek yogurt, then add the milk and some water
3. Add the extract, salt, and baking powder
4. Spray your waffle iron
5. Pour the batter in and let the waffles cook
6. Makes 4 waffles!
7. Top with syrup and butter and enjoy

How many calories are in the greek yogurt protein waffles?

This entire recipe makes 4 waffles which are 1 serving, 260 calories, 3.3 grams of fat, 33.6 grams of carbs, and 24.9 grams of protein.

Can I add protein powder to my waffles?

Adding protein powder to your waffles is a great way to get in more protein to start your day, however, it takes away from the classic buttermilk flavor we love about waffles. Adding greek yogurt to your waffles adds protein to them without the chalky flavor of protein powder leaving only the classic waffle flavor that we all love so much! 

Are protein waffles good for you? 

Protein waffles are great for you because it is providing a well-balanced meal of carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Versus just plain waffles that are typically just carbohydrates and fats and do not provide the satiety that comes with higher protein meals.

Why do you add greek yogurt to protein waffles?

There are many reasons why you would want to add greek yogurt to your waffles;

• Adding greek yogurt replaces oil in waffles making them lower in calories
• Adding greek yogurt also adds a lot of moisture to the recipe
• Greek yogurt also adds more protein to the waffles which creates a perfectly balanced breakfast to start your day

Can you add flavored greek yogurt to these waffles?

Adding flavored greek yogurt to this recipe would taste amazing! I love using plain fat-free greek yogurt, but vanilla, blueberry, or really any flavor yogurt would be a great addition to this recipe!

How do I keep my waffles from getting soggy?

Greek yogurt is great for making waffles because of the benefits listed above, but since it adds moisture to the recipe, you want to make sure the waffles are still crispy and tender and not soggy as you go to eat them. In order to make sure these waffles are not extremely soggy is to make sure after cooking them you allow them to cool on a cooling rack and not on a plate. Placing the waffles immediately on a plate after cooking allows the moisture to build up underneath the waffles with nowhere to escape creating a soggy bottom! (GBBS reference there if you know you know.)

Should you let your waffle batter sit?

Yes, you should, letting the batter sit for at least 10 minutes allows the batter to expand allowing for larger waffles that rise better resulting in a more tender waffle when cooked.

Should my waffle batter be thin or thick?

When poured it should move slowly and not be extremely runny. You want it to be thicker than a cake batter, but not as thick as cookie dough. It should be very much the same as a pancake batter if you are familiar with that consistency.

What is the best waffle maker to use?

As I noted above, any waffle maker you have will work great it may just make a different number of waffles depending on the size. My favorite to use is this Dash waffle maker because it is a perfect size and makes 4 waffles.

What other toppings can you add to the greek yogurt protein waffles?

There are endless ideas when it comes to toppings for these waffles, here are some of my favorites;

• Blueberries 
• Mini chocolate chips
• Whipped cream
• Butter and syrup (my personal favorite)
• American Dream Nut Butter, use my link to receive a discount
• Honey 
• Chopped walnuts
• Strawberries and whipped cream
• Cinnamon and sugar
• Dried fruit and nuts, like raisins and almonds 

What are the macros for the greek yogurt protein waffles?

Search HNFit Greek Yogurt Protein Waffles in My Fitness Pal for easy logging. The macros for this entire recipe are 260 calories, 3.3g fat, 33.6g carbs, and 24.9g protein.