1. 1. Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease with cooking spray, butter, or oil.

2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.

4. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined (a few lumps are fine; do not overmix).

5. 5. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth and creamy.

6. 6. Gently fold the diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.

7. 7. Pour about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the waffle batter onto the center of the hot waffle iron (amount depends on your iron).

8. 8. Immediately drop spoonfuls of the strawberry cheesecake mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.

9. 9. Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown and steam stops escaping.

10. 10. Remove waffle to a wire rack and repeat with remaining batter.

11. 11. Serve warm with extra strawberries, maple syrup, or whipped cream if desired.