These healthy vanilla protein waffles are low carb, dairy free, grain free and Paleo friendly. Furthermore, this simple waffle recipe is just 5 ingredients. These are the best fluffy waffles - light, crisp and great with any toppings.

I haven't pulled out my mini waffle maker in quite some time. But wanting some crisp Paleo waffles, I finally did and it resulted these healthy vanilla protein waffles.

Now, I didn't get the recipe quite right the first time I tried them. But after a few minor tweaks these waffles were perfect!

Recipe Highlights

These miniature waffles are:

Light, crisp and airy
Paleo friendly (grain free, dairy free)
Made with pea protein (I use Nuzest)
No added sugar - but you can add a little if you want
Only require 5 ingredients

This single serving protein waffle recipe is one that I'll come back to again and again. I love that they don't use any added sugar, making them a healthy breakfast option. Plus, they're high in protein giving you fuel to last all morning long.

Ingredients in Vanilla Protein Waffles

These easy vanilla protein waffles require just 5 ingredients.

vanilla pea protein (I recommend Nuzest)
blanched almond flour (tigernut flour for a nut-free option)
Paleo baking powder
egg (no egg substitutes have been tested)
dairy free yogurt (I used Kitehill coconut milk yogurt)
vanilla extract (optional)
water (if needed to thin the batter)

The vanilla extract is optional, but adds a little extra flavor. In addition, you may add a tablespoon or two of sweetener (honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, monk fruit...) if you prefer.

I have only used Nuzest pea protein to make these fluffy protein waffles. Pea protein is SUPER absorbent. A whey protein will give you quite different results and I cannot say whether or not this recipe will work with it.

These low carb waffles have only been tested with an egg. If you use an egg substitute I would love to know the results in the comments.

This recipe has been tested with Kitehill's dairy free coconut milk yogurt and grass-fed cow's milk yogurt. Both of these yogurts work great and I'm sure many other brands will as well. If the yogurt you use is really thick, just thin the batter with a little water.

How to Make Protein Waffles

The batter for these healthy vanilla protein waffles is made in one bowl and baked in a miniature waffle iron. Here's what you need to do:

First, preheat your mini waffle iron by plugging it into the wall. Also, preheat your oven to 200 degrees F. (This is optional, but will keep your waffles crisp.)

Next, combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. This includes the pea protein, almond flour and baking powder.

Then, whisk in the wet ingredients. This includes the egg, yogurt and vanilla. If the batter is super thick, add a little water to thin it out.

Pour about 2 heaping tablespoons per waffle onto the hot waffle iron. Cook until done.

Next, place the waffle on a wire cooling rack and pop it in the oven (at 200 degrees).

Repeat these steps until all of the waffles are cooked. Then, top the waffles with your favorite sweet or savory toppings and eat!

How to Keep Waffles Crisp

No one wants a soggy waffle! Right?

To keep your waffles crisp, preheat your oven to 200 degrees F. After each waffle is done cooking, place it on a wire cooling rack in the oven (at 200 degrees). This doesn't continue cooking the waffles, but instead helps them remain crisp and fluffy.

More Paleo Recipes using Protein Powder

If you like these paleo protein powder waffles, you may like some of these other recipes from the blog:

Enjoy!