Cinnamon Protein Waffles

This breakfast recipe for Cinnamon Protein Waffles is healthy and full of flavor. The extra kick of protein comes from protein powder.

This post is sponsored by Quest. All opinions are my own.

I have been creating a lot of new breakfast recipes this year, so I’m especially excited to share my first experience cooking with protein powder.

I used a Quest Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder Packet in this waffle recipe to increase the protein content and create a healthier breakfast. Quest Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder Packets are available for purchase at GNC.

I stopped by my local GNC and the packets were available right at the counter. Full sized Quest Protein Powders are also available for purchase. One scoop of this protein powder contains 20 grams of protein, less than 1gram of sugar, and only 100 calories. Quest Protein Powder is also gluten and soy free.

I love anything cinnamon-flavored, especially for breakfast, so the Quest Cinnamon Crunch flavor could not be more perfect for this recipe. I used a waffle iron, but you can easily adapt this recipe for pancakes too.

The best part is this waffle recipe contains less sugar than a typical cinnamon-flavored cereal, with extra protein and delicious flavor. I topped my protein waffles with pure maple syrup and extra ground cinnamon.

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Cinnamon Crunch Protein Waffles

An easy, healthy waffle recipe for breakfast.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 10 waffles

Ingredients

• 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1 packet Quest Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder {or 1 scoop protein powder of your choice}
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Pre-heat a waffle iron.

2. Whisk wet ingredients in a bowl: eggs, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and milk {I used unsweetened almond milk}.

3. Add dry ingredients: white whole wheat flour, protein powder, cinnamon, and baking powder. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed well, with minimal lumps in the batter.

4. Spray a heated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray or oil. For a four-waffle iron, add approximately 1 1/4 cups of waffle batter.

5. Cook until golden brown: 3 minutes for softer waffles and 4-5 minutes for crisper waffles.

6. Serve with maple syrup and extra cinnamon.

{Adapted from allrecipes recipe for Waffles.}

Are you looking for more breakfast recipes like my Cinnamon Protein Waffles? Check out my:

• Instant Pot Pecan Pie Oatmeal
• Instant Pot Chocolate Oatmeal
• Easy Maple Banana Bread Muffins