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Nutella Protein Waffles (Actually Filling) - Crispy, Chocolatey, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Dry ingredients: 1 cup oat flour (or finely blended rolled oats)
  • 1 scoop (25–30g) chocolate or vanilla whey or plant protein
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for richer chocolate)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Wet ingredients: 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup egg whites (about 4 tbsp from a carton works)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%)
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (start with 1/3 cup, add as needed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Nutella component: 2–3 tbsp Nutella, warmed slightly for easy mixing
  • For cooking: Neutral oil or butter spray for the waffle iron
  • Optional toppings: Sliced bananas or strawberries
  • Chopped hazelnuts
  • Extra Nutella or a drizzle of maple syrup
  • Greek yogurt or whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the waffle iron. Aim for medium to medium-high heat. Lightly grease it so nothing sticks.
  • Mix the dry ingredients. In a bowl, whisk oat flour, protein powder, cocoa, baking powder, and salt until no clumps remain.
  • Whisk the wet ingredients. In another bowl, combine egg, egg whites, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  • Combine. Pour wet into dry and stir just until combined. The batter should be thick but pourable. Add a splash of milk if it’s too stiff.
  • Add Nutella. Warm Nutella 10–15 seconds in the microwave. Fold 1–2 tbsp into the batter for overall flavor. Reserve a little to swirl on top of each waffle if you like.
  • Cook. Pour batter onto the hot iron (don’t overfill). If swirling, add 1 tsp Nutella on top and marble it with a toothpick. Close and cook until steam slows and the waffle is golden and crisp, 3–5 minutes depending on your iron.
  • Repeat. Keep cooked waffles on a wire rack so they stay crisp. Finish remaining batter.
  • Serve. Top with fruit, a small drizzle of Nutella, and chopped hazelnuts for crunch. Add a spoon of yogurt if you want extra protein.