Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup vanilla protein powder
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 large eggs
¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Non-stick cooking spray as needed
Instructions
1. Preheat waffle iron and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined (a few lumps are fine).
5. Fold in poppy seeds.
6. Pour about ½ cup batter onto the hot waffle iron (or follow manufacturer's recommendation). Close lid and cook 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
7. Repeat with remaining batter, spraying iron between batches as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don't overmix batter for fluffy waffles. Ensure waffle iron is fully preheated. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Waffles can be stored in fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat in toaster or oven for best crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg