Start or end your day right with my freezer-friendly protein waffles made right in a blender! If you leave the fancy toppings off it will only cost you 240 calories, plus it is packed with 24g of protein to keep you full, prevent muscle breakdown and promote recovery and loaded with nutrition to give you energy to smash out your day!
Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
- 4 egg whites
- 2 whole eggs (whole eggs offer the best amino acid profile of ANY food on the planet)
- 2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
- 1 tsp moringa
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp ground chia and flax seed
- Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly spray the top and bottom of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray.
Combine eggs, cottage cheese, oats, vanilla and salt in blender until smooth.
Pour a scant 1/2 cup of the egg mixture into the waffle iron, close gently and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
Serve immediately. Freeze the balance as they are delicious in the toaster the next day! Top with raw cacao nibs, fruit, reduced-sugar syrup or low-fat plain greek yogurt and enjoy!
Macros (per serving):
Cals: 240, Fat: 8.3g, Carbs: 27g, Protein: 24g
