If youโre looking for a quick, nourishing breakfast, these banana protein waffles are a great option! Blended with simple ingredients and packed with protein, theyโre naturally hearty and satisfyingโperfect for fueling busy mornings. Make a batch, freeze the extras, and breakfast is ready when you are.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- A heartier take on traditional waffles, made with blended oats and banana for a more substantial, satisfying texture.
- Comes together in minutes with a quick blend-and-pour methodโno mixing bowls or special tools needed.
- The recipe is gluten- and dairy-free friendly, so it fits a variety of dietary needs without sacrificing taste.
- A high protein breakfast that keeps you full and energizedโgreat after a workout or for busy mornings.
- Made with no added sugar, just the natural sweetness from banana.
- Freezer-friendly and easy to make in batches for a quick, balanced breakfast all week long.
- A perfect base for fresh berries, peanut butter or other nut butter, coconut cream (if needed to be dairy-free), or a big drizzle of maple syrup.
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Ingredient Notes
- Bananas - for this recipe, youโll need two medium ripe bananas. The banana acts as the main sweetener in this recipe. For this reason, you will want to make sure you use a ripe banana that is no longer green but yellow or slightly spotted.
- Almond milk - we like to use almond milk in this recipe, but you can easily swap for regular milk or another type of plant-based milk such as coconut milk, oat milk, or cashew milk.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats - old-fashioned rolled oats will yield the best result for this recipe, therefore we don't recommend using quick oats or steel cut oats.
- Vanilla protein powder - Vanilla protein powder adds an extra boost to these banana protein waffles! Some of our favorite protein powders are those from Just Ingredients, Clean Simple Eats, and Truvani (for a plant-based option).
- Toppings of choice - feel free to top these banana waffles with whatever your heart desires! A few of our favorites are fresh berries, pure maple syrup, coconut whipped cream, and nut butter. We love the Aloha Butter by Clean Simple Eats which is a coconut macadamia butter.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to the batter to create a waffle with a richer chocolate flavor.
- Change up the flavor of protein powder to give the waffles a different flavor profile.
- Mix in some chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp seeds for added texture, fiber, and omega-3s.
- The toppings are endlessly customizable, meaning that it never gets boring and works well for your specific needs. You can top with regular whipped cream or coconut whipped cream, Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt, etc. We love to top with fresh berries or other fresh fruit and maple syrup.
How to Make Banana Protein Waffles
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Begin by preheating your waffle iron.
- In a blender, add the bananas, almond milk, eggs, vanilla, oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Blend for 20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and blended well.
- Once the mixture is blended, add the chocolate chips and mix them in with a spoon. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Spray the waffle iron well with olive oil or avocado oil spray. Add about ยฝ cup batter to the waffle iron at a time depending on the size of your waffle iron.
- Let the waffles cook until the waffle iron timer goes off and the waffles are golden brown.
- Serve the waffles hot with your favorite toppings. A few of our favorites include berries, nut butter, and pure maple syrup.
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Banana Protein Waffles FAQs
These banana protein waffles keep well in the fridge for up to 4โ5 days when stored in an airtight container.ย
Yes! For longer storage, freeze them individually wrapped in plastic wrap or parchment paper, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Theyโll stay fresh for up to 2โ3 months in the freezer.
To reheat, simply toast them straight from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge and warm in a toaster, oven, or skillet until heated through. This helps maintain their texture and flavor, making for a quick and delicious breakfast anytime.
These waffles are gluten-free (they are flourless waffles thanks to the oats!), dairy-free (with the use of dairy-free protein powder and chocolate chips), and vegetarian. They are not vegan.
Other High Protein Breakfast Ideas
If you make this banana protein waffle recipe, please let us know how it turns out in the comments below and/or rate the recipe! Donโt forget to tag us on Instagram to show us your finished productโit makes our day every time we see you trying the recipes we love!
Banana Protein Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- ยฝ cup almond milk
- 2 eggs
- ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ยฝ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- โ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ยผ teaspoon kosher salt
- ยผ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Toppings of choice: berries, maple syrup, whipped cream, nut butter, etc.
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your waffle iron.
- In a blender, add the bananas, almond milk, eggs, vanilla, oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Blend for 20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and blended well.
- Once the mixture is blended, add the chocolate chips and mix them in with a spoon. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Spray the waffle iron well with olive oil or avocado oil spray. Add about ยฝ cup batter to the waffle iron at a time depending on the size of your waffle iron.
- Let the waffles cook until the waffle iron timer goes off and the waffles are golden brown.
- Serve the waffles hot with your favorite toppings. A few of our favorites include berries, nut butter, and pure maple syrup.
Notes
- These protein waffles are freezer friendly! Freeze them individually wrapped in plastic wrap or parchment paper, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Theyโll stay fresh for up to 2โ3 months in the freezer. To reheat, simply toast them straight from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge and warm in a toaster, oven, or skillet until heated through. This helps maintain their texture and flavor, making for a quick and delicious breakfast anytime.
- These waffles are gluten-free (they are flourless waffles thanks to the oats!), dairy-free (with the use of dairy-free protein powder and chocolate chips), and vegetarian. They are not vegan.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Banana Oat Protein Waffles." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
Josh
Great recipe. Came out of the waffle iron smelling absolutely delicious, and freeze well. Not at all dry from the protein powder and the banana made for a great texture.
Olivia & Annie
So glad to hear this turned out for you, thanks for trying our recipe and letting us know!
Tina
This recipe did not work for me at all. The waffles came out like paper dry and didnโt even have a consistency of a waffle. So sad because I really wanted to like this. The macros are great!
Begin With Balance
Hi Tina! So sorry to hear the waffles didn't turn out for you. What protein powder did you use? We haven't had this issue but would love to help troubleshoot the recipe!