Paleo Protein Banana Waffles

Created for easing into a grain-free lifestyle change, these waffles are perfect for families looking for a traditional breakfast food. Use leftover banana from recipe mixed with whipped cream for a low sugar topping! These waffles are very dense because of the almond flour. My family can usually finish 1, maybe 1 1/2 waffles a person if serving with other things like eggs or meats. We like to use the leftover banana mush mixed with whipped cream and butter to top them.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 332 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup milk
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg white
• ½ cup mashed ripe banana
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 very ripe banana, mashed
• ¼ cup whey protein powder
• 2 tablespoons dark (grade B) maple syrup (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Grease waffle iron evenly.

Step 2

Place coconut into a blender and pulse several times; blend until coconut becomes a fine powder. Combine coconut, almond flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Mix together 1/2 cup mashed banana, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a small bowl.

Step 4

Separate the whites from the yolks of the 2 eggs; transfer all 3 egg whites to a metal bowl. Mix 2 egg yolks into the banana mixture. Beat egg whites until foamy using an electric mixer, beating until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.

Step 5

Pour banana mixture into almond flour mixture and stir until combined. Mix in 1/3 of the egg white mixture until combined; gently fold in remaining 2/3 egg white mixture, preserving as much volume as possible.

Step 6

Ladle batter into preheated waffle iron in the amount recommended by manufacturer. Close lid and cook waffle until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter. Top waffles with remaining 1 mashed banana.