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Carrot Cake Protein Waffles

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These Carrot Cake Protein Waffles utilize a specific whey and casein blend mixed with traditional box cake mix to deliver a perfectly spiced, tender breakfast that easily hits your protein goals without tasting like diet food.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Batch
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Waffle Batter
  • 80 g Carrot Cake Box Mix
  • 66 g FitFlour (or Whey/Casein Blend)
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1 dash Salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 handful Shredded Carrots, Raisins, or Walnuts
  • to taste Sugar-Free Syrup

Equipment

Waffle Maker
Waffle Maker
Kitchen Scale
Digital Kitchen Scale
Spatula Set
Silicone Spatula Set

Method
 

  1. Place a mixing bowl on a digital scale and weigh out the 80g of carrot cake mix and 66g of protein flour. Add a dash of salt and whisk briefly.
  2. Add the egg and the 3/4 cup of milk. Whisk until the batter is smooth. Fold in any optional add-ins like shredded carrots or walnuts with a spatula.
  3. Let the batter rest for 3 to 4 minutes while your waffle maker preheats. This allows the protein to fully hydrate.
  4. Grease the hot waffle iron, pour the batter into the center, and close the lid. Cook until steam stops escaping the sides.
  5. Carefully remove the waffle, plate it, and drizzle with syrup before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 42gFat: 12g

Notes

Carrot Cake Protein Waffles Tips & Expert Strategy

TEXTURE EXPECTATION: These waffles should be crisp on the outside with a very soft, cake-like interior crumb. They will not have the tough chew of a standard diner waffle.
WHEY VS CASEIN WARNING: Swapping the whey/casein blend for 100% whey isolate will completely ruin this recipe. The intense heat of the waffle iron will cause the isolate to seize, making the waffle dry and rubbery.
THE MELLOWING EFFECT: The spices from the box mix actually deepen if you let the batter rest. If you keep leftover batter in the fridge for a few hours, the carrot cake flavor profile will be significantly stronger when you cook it later.
PROFESSIONAL FINISHING TOUCH: To serve this like a true dessert, mix a scoop of vanilla protein powder into a few tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt. Dollop it on top of the hot waffle to mimic a rich cream cheese frosting.

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