Protein-packed waffle recipes for a healthy holiday

Holiday travel, parties, and get-togethers can make it difficult to achieve your health goals. Luckily, prioritizing protein is the ultimate holiday tip that can help you feel fuller longer, making it easier to control your appetite and avoid eating too many sweets. The best part? It’s easy to increase your protein intake without giving up your favorite holiday treats – think protein waffles!

Here are three holiday-inspired protein waffle recipes that are both healthy and delicious.

Why Make Protein a Priority During the Holidays

Protein is essential for a number of important functions, including muscle repair, immune support and keeping energy levels stable – which is especially important during the holiday season.

Including a protein source in every meal can help you maintain a balanced diet, even if your calendar is filled with celebrations, making it nearly impossible to avoid less healthy foods.

One of the easiest ways to increase your protein intake is to add protein powder to your favorite recipes. A protein powder like HUM’s Core Strength is a popular choice because it’s friendly to digestion, meaning there’s no gas after protein, and its vanilla flavor makes it versatile.

For example, vanilla protein powder can be easily added to popular holiday treats like cookies or morning waffles, giving you an extra boost of protein while still enjoying your seasonal favorites.

3 Protein Waffle Recipes Worth Trying This Holidays

Ready to add protein to your holiday breakfast? We’ve rounded up three delicious and festive protein waffle recipes to make it easy for you to stay on track without giving up on flavor or holiday spirit.

Apple Cinnamon Protein Waffles

What you need:

• 1 scoop of HUM’s Core Strength Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (mixed with flour)
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup milk of choice (unsweetened if using plant-based milk)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to prepare:

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. In a bowl, combine protein powder, oat flour, flax seeds, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, combine applesauce, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix wet and dry ingredients until well combined.
5. Cook in a waffle iron until crispy.
6. Serve with sliced ​​apples, sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with maple syrup.

Peppermint Mocha Protein Waffles

What you need:

• 1 scoop of HUM’s Core Strength Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup milk of choice (unsweetened if using plant-based milk)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

How to prepare:

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. Combine protein powder, flour, chia seeds, baking powder, cocoa powder and instant coffee.
3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, peppermint extract, and maple syrup.
4. Mix dry and wet ingredients until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the waffle maker and cook until crispy.
6. Top with Greek yogurt, crushed mint candies, and chocolate chips.

Gingerbread Protein Waffles

What you need:

• 1 scoop of HUM’s Core Strength Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup milk of choice (unsweetened if using plant-based milk)
• 1 large egg (or flax egg)
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to prepare:

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. In a bowl, combine protein powder, oat flour, flax seeds, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Pour batter into waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a splash of granola and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Want to try more protein waffle recipes? You’ll find other protein waffle and pancake recipes here to help you fuel your morning without sacrificing flavor.