Light, cinnamon-rich waffles with juicy apple and protein for energy, ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup oat flour
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 2 tablespoons)
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
08 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
11 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup)
12 - Cooking spray or a little oil, for the waffle iron
# Method:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, vanilla protein powder, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold the diced apple into the batter.
06 - Lightly coat the waffle iron with cooking spray or a little oil.
07 - Pour about 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter onto the waffle iron (depending on the size of your iron), close, and cook until golden brown and crisp, for 3 to 5 minutes.
08 - Continue cooking with the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron as needed.
09 - Serve the waffles warm, optionally topped with extra apple slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
