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High-Protein Zucchini Bread Waffles

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A high-volume, macro-friendly breakfast that packs the classic spiced flavor of zucchini bread into a crispy waffle that cooks in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup premade waffle mix
  • 1 cup Fit Flour
  • 1/3 cup Splenda or sweetener
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt optional only if your waffle mix is low sodium
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated zucchini lightly blotted but not squeezed dry
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk or water only as needed
Optional but good
  • 1 tbsp oil or melted butter if you want softer, richer waffles
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder only if you’re willing to add more liquid

Equipment

Waffle Maker
Waffle Maker
Kitchen Scale
Digital Kitchen Scale
Mixing Bowls
Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your waffle maker and spray it well with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the waffle mix, Fit Flour, sweetener, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, blotted zucchini, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently just until mixed.
  5. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to allow the zucchini to release moisture and the Fit Flour to thicken.
  6. Add milk or water only if the batter is too thick. You want it thicker than pancake batter but still scoopable.
  7. Cook in the hot waffle maker until deeply golden brown and fully set.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 15gFat: 5gFiber: 3g

Notes

High-Protein Zucchini Bread Waffles Tips & Expert Strategy

TEXTURE NOTE: These waffles should be thick with a slightly soft, cake-like interior and a crispy edge. They will not be as airy as standard diner waffles.
SUBSTITUTION WARNING: If you use 100% whey protein instead of a blend, the waffles will become dry and chalky as they cook.
STORAGE TIP: Let the waffles cool completely on a wire rack before storing them. If you stack them while warm, the steam will make them soggy.
SERVING TIP: Top these with a small spoonful of plain Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon instead of heavy butter for extra protein.

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