I “met” Genie (a figure competitor) on a fitness forum, and once my little blog project took off, I discovered that she has her own blog. It includes recipes, workouts, etc. Well, I came across this recipe for protein waffles. They looked too good not to try.
Today was the day. Here’s what was happening in my kitchen this morning:
I cracked open 2 eggs & tossed out the yolks.
I added 2 tablespoons of water to the egg whites.
Then 1 scoop of BSN’s Cinnamon Roll protein powder. I’ve found that BSN cooks the best.
I added a teensy bit of vanilla extract since her recipe called for vanilla protein powder & I used the cinnamon (plus, vanilla makes everything taste better).
Next, I sprayed the waffle iron with Pam.
I poured the batter onto the waffle maker…
I can’t NOT make a mess!
While that cooked, I made the ricotta topping. I measured out about 1/4 cup. (okay, okay, a heaping 1/4. I love this stuff! What?! I’m Italian. Don’t judge ;))
I added in some cinnamon to this for some flavah…
I also mixed in a tablespoon of sugar-free syrup to make it into some sort of maple-y cream.
I knew the waffle was going to be great before I even tasted it.
I topped it with the cinnamon maple ricotta and some more syrup…
This puppy was gone in about 2 minutes. I had to make another one to pack for lunch. Yes. I’m having it for lunch too :).
Thanks Genie!!! Waffle for lunch = Happy Mindy
WAHOO! Glad you likey! I make a mess w/ my waffle iron, too. And those suckers are hard to clean!
LOL! I know! Luckily when the egg dries, it flakes off. The waffles made with flour or bisquick are really hard to clean.
My waffle maker always explodes and oozes out waffle mix. I like it better though because that means I have a humongous waffle!
Me too! LOL! You are the pancake & waffle queen! I knew you’d like this post 🙂
xo
Mindy
I don’t have a waffle maker, but have been thinking about trying these in my little sammich maker:) Looks yummy!
This recipe also makes rockin pancakes too 😉 All ya need is a frying pan!
xo
Mindy
ok i know i wasnt so open to want to try the protein muffins, but i may be sleeping over one night for this breakfast!
LOL! It’s okay. I saw your face when we took them out of the oven & they were mini gargoyles 🙂 You have tried some pretty scary “Madge’s Crazy Concoction Recipes” back in the day! Um, sleep over FRIDAY!!! (tomorrow ;)) We are doing a winery trip this wekend….any takers?!
xo
Mindy
It’s official-I need to buy a waffle iron!
I know they aren’t the most practical kitchen gadget, but they sell for like $15 at Target. Just do it! I seriously was making out with the waffle LOL!
I have been meaning to buy that protein powder! Is it really what all the hype says? Is the taste decent? What else do you make with it?
BSN’s Lean Dessert protein powder cooks the best. As a shake, I don’t think I’d like the cinnamon roll flavor. I do use the cinnamon in protein pancakes and now waffles. The vanilla cream & chocolate coconut taste like heaven! Best flavor, bake great. Myofusion’s milk chocolate is also a great shake but I’v e never cooked with it…
I like the pancake idea. I wonder if you could put the ricotta cinnamon topping as a filling. I’m trying to think if that would work, or if it would be a weird mess.
Fat free and low fat ricotta get a runny, watery texture as it warms. The second time I made these (which was 30 seconds after I ate the first one lol!) I ate the ricotta on the side.
Oh good to know, that’s a shame. I’ll have to rethink my plan.
Thanks,
D
Just buy the full fat 😉 or eat it on the side. So good!
one word… YUM!!!!!!!!!!!! can we do breakfast at your house? soon!!!!
YES! You & Moosh & Peanut should sleep over tomorrow.