These banana protein waffles are easy, filling, naturally sweet, and made with simple ingredients like bananas, oat flour, eggs, protein powder, and milk.
They are perfect for a slower weekend breakfast, a healthier brunch, or even meal prep if you want something easy to reheat during the week.
I love waffles and pancakes, but a lot of store-bought mixes are either packed with processed ingredients, too much sugar, or just do not keep me full for very long. This recipe is a nice in-between. It still feels like a cozy waffle breakfast, but it has more protein and is made from scratch with ingredients you probably already have at home.
These waffles are gluten-free when made with certified gluten-free oats, and they do not need any artificial sweeteners unless your protein powder already includes them. The ripe bananas add natural sweetness, while the whipped egg whites help keep the waffles lighter and fluffier.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- naturally sweetened with ripe bananas
- higher in protein than regular waffles
- gluten-free when made with certified gluten-free oats
- easy to blend together
- freezer-friendly (just pop in the toaster to re-warm)
- great for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep
Ingredient Notes
Bananas: The riper, the better. Spotty bananas add natural sweetness and make the waffles softer.
Oat flour: You can buy oat flour or make your own by blending rolled oats until fine. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
Protein powder: Vanilla protein powder works best here. The sweetness and texture will depend on the brand you use. I use the Lean Fit Whey Protein powder, (often available at Costco).
Eggs: Separating the egg whites and whipping them makes the waffles fluffier.
Milk: We use 2% but any milk works. Add a little more if the batter feels too thick.
Healthy Topping Ideas
Want to spice it up but still looking to eat clean? Look for single ingredient foods like:
- Greek yogurt and berries
- peanut butter and banana slices
- cinnamon and apples
- cottage cheese and honey
- dark chocolate chips (add these right in the batter)
- almond butter
- strawberries and whipped cream
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Serves
4-6
Ingredients
- 4 bananas
- 2 cups oat flour (finely blended oats)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 scoops (or 1 cup) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
Steps
1
Separate out the egg whites and yolks. Set aside the egg whites.
2
Combine all other ingredients together in a blender or bowl.
3
Whisk the egg whites till they form stiff peaks. Then gently fold into the batter. Let sit for 10-20 mins. They cook on your waffle maker!
Tips for the Best Protein Waffles
Let the batter rest before cooking. Oat flour thickens as it sits, and this helps the waffles hold together better.
Grease your waffle maker well. Protein waffle batter can stick more easily than regular waffle batter.
Do not overfill the waffle maker. Start with less batter than you think you need.
If the batter feels too thick, add a small splash of milk.
If the waffles feel too soft, let them cook a little longer until the outside becomes golden and slightly crisp.
How to Store Them
Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To freeze, let the waffles cool completely, then place parchment paper between each waffle and store them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
To reheat, pop them in the toaster, air fryer, or oven until warm and slightly crisp again.
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Some of my favourite kitchen staples for this recipe are a good waffle maker, a high-speed blender, vanilla protein powder, and glass containers if you want to meal prep and freeze extras
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