These easy Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Protein Waffles are the perfect treat for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.
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How to Make Protein Waffles
- Combine coconut flour, baking powder, protein powder, and cinnamon in one bowl and almond milk, vanilla extract, and egg whites in another.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir and mix well.
- Add half of the batter to the iron for the first waffle. Pay close attention to adding the batter to the edges of the iron first. This will help ensure the waffles turn out full.
- Close the iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown.
How Do the Waffles Taste?
If you have never eaten food cooked with protein powder, these waffles may be an adjustment for you. Adding protein to the batter does create a texture that tastes thicker than a normal waffle. Having the icing in this recipes really goes a long way. It keeps the waffles from tasting dry.
Freezer Tips
You can freeze these in sealable containers for a few months.
Easy Low-Carb Cinnamon Roll Protein Waffles
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coconut flour Use a sifter or strainer to sift the flour in a bowl. The flour will be lumpy if you skip this step.
- 1 scoop protein powder 20-28 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons almond milk The amount of milk you will need will vary based on the protein powder that you use. Some brands are thicker than others. Start with 2 tablespoons of milk and then add more to make the mixture form into a batter.
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Use vegan or paleo friendly if desired
- cooking spray
Frosting
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1-2 teaspoons almond milk
- 2 tablespoons protein powder
Instructions
- Combine all of the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir and mix well.
- Turn on the waffle iron. When the iron indicates it is ready, spray it with cooking spray.
- Add the half of the batter to the iron for the first waffle. Pay close attention to adding the batter to the edges of the iron first. This will help ensure the waffles turn out full.
- Close the iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown. Most irons have an indicator light for when the waffles are finished.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the icing in a bowl. Stir until medium-thick. Add additional milk if you need to thin out the icing. If you wish to thicken it up, add a little more protein powder.
- Remove the waffles from the iron and serve with the icing.
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Joan Cajic says
I need to get me a waffle maker asap, I don't even know why I waited this long to get one. These waffles look amazing.
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
Those cinnamon roll protein waffles look great. I don't have a waffle maker though maybe I could try making it as a pancake with the same recipe.
corinne & kirsty says
I absolutely love cinnamon and waffles so combining them might be amazing! i have a waffle maker at home so really i need to try this recipe out
Yonca says
Cinnamon Roll Protein Waffles look delicious. Since so many people prefer to eat gluten free, it is a great recipe to pin.
Aashima says
I am so excited to try this out except I don't have a waffle maker! These look absolutely amazing.
Stephanie says
I also want to vary our breakfast routine, and these look delicious! I have a waffle maker but have only ever made traditional waffles in it. Time to branch out to something new!
KatrinaJeanCarter says
I started eating plant based seriously this year so I truly appreciate this! Waffles are my favorite!
Denay DeGuzman says
These cinnamon roll waffles look fabulous! That they're also gluten free is a huge plus. These will be perfect for Christmas morning. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Patricia-Ann Que says
i have an upcoming long break and i just told my family i would like to make breakfast and good that I came across this! I would surely make this one! Yum!
Katrinajeancarter says
Girl, waffles are my ultimate fave. I atarted eating plant based early this year and i shall give this a try!!! With my workout routines over at lakatwoman, and bomb healthy food, i will stay snatched! Lol
Lois Alter Mark says
Seeing as two members of my family have blood sugar issues, these waffles would be a total breakfast game changer! Love the added protein and the coconut flour substitute. Sounds delicious and satisfying!
Fely says
Cinnamon roll waffles ummm yes please! And healthy even better! Love all your recipes.
Amber Myers says
Yum, these look fabulous! We do have a waffle maker so I'll be trying them soon.
Claudia Krusch says
I am always looking for healthy gluten free recipes to try. These look so delicious. I will have to make some over the holidays.
Jennifer L says
Omg these look so good! I know I wouldnt be able to resist not having more than one. yum!
Shraddha Tripathi says
I loved it. I want to try this. I am on diet also. I am looking for these recipes. Thank you for sharing. Wanna more from your end.
emmanuel damian says
This Easy Low-Carb Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Protein Waffles look so good! I would like to try it soon.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness what a delicious looking waffle, it sounds like it would be perfect for this time of year and hey who doesn't want something low carb and gluten free!
Ruth I. says
This looks so delicious! I do not like cinnamon that much so I hope I'll find an alternative for it that suits my taste.
Soonjoo says
We don't have waffle maker at home but after looking at cinnamon roll waffle we def need one looks so delicious!
Savannah Pham says
Every time I'm craving cinnamon rolls, I usually go to Cinnabon. NOW i can just make cinnamon roll waffles - what's better than cinnamon rolls & waffles combined?! Thank you for the recipe!
Erin Sluka says
These look so good with just butter! I bet it doesn't even need syrup
Amber S. says
I am a huge fan of waffles (brunch!!!), and these look sooo yummy! I love how gluten free and vegan recipes are really becoming more mainstream!
Kim says
Oh my goodness, this looks so yummy! I love cinnamon roll anything!
Marjie Mare says
After looking at the beautiful cinnamon roll waffle, I think I am going to follow all your recipes on your new breakfast journey for 2018. I love it, and can't wait to try it.
Mike says
Wow these look amazing I want to eat them all! Great new recipe for 2018 🙂
Candy Rachelle says
Wow!! My kids really love Nutella waffles for there snack. and these cinnamon roll protein waffles looks so delightful and healthy as well. I will absolutely try this recipe tomorrow for there snack. I am pretty sure that they will love this so much.
Brandi says
I'm on a high protein diet right now. These waffles sound great! I'm going to give this recipe a try.
Kitty says
Omg this looks yummmm and the best part is these are healthy... cant wait to make them tomorrow for breakfast 😀
Rachael Burow says
YESSS! Thank you for this!! I'm OBSESSED with waffles..but after I pop this baby out i'm putting myself on a stick diet so this is perfect! Saving this. They look so good. THANK YOU!
pat marino says
made your recipe for low carb cinnamon roll waffles. best waffles ever.
thank you. Pat Marino.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I’m so glad you liked them.
Chance says
I don't know where I went wrong - mine tasted like pure cardboard...I was so excited for these...
staysnatched says
Did you make any modifications to the recipe? Did you use all of the products I noted?
Rod says
Don’t have vegan butter. Do you think I could use gee butter or avocado butter instead? Thanks Rod
staysnatched says
Ghee butter should work.
Jenna says
Do you know the macros on these? I didn’t see it in the post.. thank you really want to try these out!
staysnatched says
Hi, it's documented at the top of the post for every recipe.
Vanessa Benjamin says
Love the recipe! I used whole eggs, and whey protein powder but they came out nice.
Kelly says
I made the waffles this morning. They were a tad dry...any suggestions? Also, I had to add more cashew milk because the batter was really chunky. The taste was good, just dry:(
staysnatched says
Mine aren't dry. I didn't use the milk you did so that may be why. You can also try my other waffles recipe. https://www.staysnatched.com/cinnamon-roll-chaffles/
Anonymous says
Didn’t work for me - inedible. Maybe I just cooked them too long but the flavor wasn’t there either.
staysnatched says
Thanks for sharing.
Erica says
I usually don't review recipes, but I felt the need to this time... This recipe was a huge disappointment. It looked delicious, but the texture and flavor were really bad. The only reason I will be finishing the waffles is so that I do not waste food. I've made plenty of other protein waffle recipes much better than this.
staysnatched says
Thanks for sharing.
Margaret says
How many waffles do you get if using a dash waffle maker?
staysnatched says
I've never used one.