Original version of the flax waffle
A few days ago, I wrote a post about the benefits of flax and put up a recipe for a Blueberry Flax Microwave Muffin, which by the way I still think is super delicious. ^_^ Today, I give you more breakfast food made with flax! Why not start the day off right, right? Tee hee. These amazeballs waffles come out just the way I like them, nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside (nom nom nom nom nom).
Upsides of using flaxmeal instead of flour means that the waffle is actually low carb and packed of omega-3s! AND not only low in carb and high in protein (because of the protein powder), but if you have a carb-free (and therefore, sugar free) protein powder and liquid stevia like me, then it's completely sugar free as well!! Although, even if you don't have a carbless protein powder or liquid stevia, this waffle is still really low in sugar, so all is not lost.
Anywho, the original version of the recipe (as pictured to the right) was just a cinnamon waffle. Tasted great, but then I started wanting something more desserty for breakfast and so the chocolate version was born! Try them both out and see what you think!
Upsides of using flaxmeal instead of flour means that the waffle is actually low carb and packed of omega-3s! AND not only low in carb and high in protein (because of the protein powder), but if you have a carb-free (and therefore, sugar free) protein powder and liquid stevia like me, then it's completely sugar free as well!! Although, even if you don't have a carbless protein powder or liquid stevia, this waffle is still really low in sugar, so all is not lost.
Anywho, the original version of the recipe (as pictured to the right) was just a cinnamon waffle. Tasted great, but then I started wanting something more desserty for breakfast and so the chocolate version was born! Try them both out and see what you think!
Flax Protein Waffle
Makes 1 waffle
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 C ground flax seed/flaxseed meal
- 1/2 scoop cinnamon swirl (or vanilla) protein powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 20 drops stevia (or 2 packets sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp liquid egg substitute (or 2 eggs)
- Whisk all the dry ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Whisk in the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared/heated waffle maker and cook following your waffle maker's cooking instructions.
- Serve hot with pancake syrup and/or fresh fruits. I personally think blueberries pair well with the cinnamon and pancake syrup.
Chocolate Flax Protein Waffle
Yummy decadent chocolate flax waffle!
Makes 1 waffle
Ingredients:
Directions:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 C ground flax seed/flaxseed meal
- 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (I used dark chocolate)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 20 drops stevia (or 2 packets sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp liquid egg substitute (or 2 eggs)
Directions:
- Whisk all the dry ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Whisk in the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared/heated waffle maker and cook following your waffle maker's cooking instructions.
- Serve hot. I topped mine with chocolate syrup, greek yogurt, and fresh strawberries for a more dessert flare to breakfast.