Made with all wholesome ingredients, these Banana Oat Waffles are packed with protein and slow burning carbohydrates for a balanced breakfast. Ideal for waffle lovers who also enjoy packing nutrition into every bite!
To anyone who loves a sweet breakfast that is also protein-conscious, these banana oat waffles are for you!
They are made with oats instead of flour for slow-burning carbohydrates, and include an infusion of protein for a balanced breakfast.
With a soft texture on the inside, a little crisp on the outside, and cozy cinnamon banana flavor, these banana oatmeal protein waffles are the perfect way to start the day!
Similar to my Oatmeal Protein Pancakes, I have made the recipe for those who are mindful of their macros without sacrificing fun.
Enjoy them for a weekend breakfast, or meal prep the recipe to enjoy throughout the week!
Let’s discuss the simple ingredients for oatmeal banana waffles.
Ingredients For Banana Oat Waffles:
Quick Oats: Taking the place of regular all-purpose flour, we use quick oats for a whole grain waffle recipe. Oats are slow-burning, and combining them with protein yields an energizing meal that keeps you feeling full for hours.
Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need the waffles to be gluten-free. You can also use oat flour if you have it on hand.
Ripe Bananas: The star of the show! Overripe bananas bring delicious banana flavor to these healthy waffles.
Protein Powder (optional): A boost of protein for a balanced meal. I use unflavored, unsweetened protein powder such as egg white protein or goat whey protein, but any kind of protein powder works.
Eggs: Helps the batter rise into a fluffy texture.
Greek Yogurt: Adds both moisture and protein content so that these easy waffles contain adequate protein for us protein nerds. Swap it out for almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, whole milk, or your favorite type of milk if you aren’t concerned about the protein content.
Avocado Oil: Adds richness and moisture to the waffles and ensures they don’t stick to the waffle iron.
Pure Maple Syrup: Brings a touch of sweetness, as the bananas aren’t quite enough.
Vanilla Extract and Ground Cinnamon: Both provide warm flavor to make the taste buds swoon! Also, bananas and cinnamon pair magically, as is the case in banana bread too.
Baking Powder and Baking Soda: The leavening agents that helps the batter rise so that the inside of the waffles is nice and fluffy and the outside has a lovely crisp.
Sea Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavors. Don’t skip it!
Recipe Customizations:
- Swap out the oats for 1 ⅔ cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour.
- Omit the protein powder and add ¼ cup of additional oats (or flour).
- Add ⅔ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty crunch.
- Mix in ½ cup of chocolate chips for chocolate chip banana waffles.
- Skip the banana and make my Protein Waffles.
Now that we’ve covered the basic ingredients, let’s make healthy banana oatmeal waffles!
How to Make Banana Oat Waffles:
Transfer the oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and sea salt (all of the dry ingredients) to a high speed blender and blend for 60 seconds, or until a flour forms. Set aside until ready to use.
Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add in the eggs, Greek yogurt, avocado oil, and pure vanilla extract and mix until the wet ingredients are well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix well.
Plug in your waffle iron and allow it to heat up for a few minutes. Spray both sides of the heating elements with cooking spray.
For large waffles, pour ¾ cup to 1 cup of waffle batter onto the center of the waffle maker, or ⅓ cup to ½ cup for small waffles using a mini waffle maker.
Replace the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and cooked through. Repeat for the remaining batter. This recipe makes 4 full Belgian waffles (large waffles), or 8 small waffles.
Serve with your favorite toppings, like butter, sliced bananas (or other fresh fruit), chopped nuts, and honey or pure maple syrup on top. A dollop of almond butter or peanut butter is great too.
Storage Options:
- Refrigerator: Store waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Transfer waffles to a large freezer bag or zip lock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat frozen waffles in your toaster oven for 2-3 minutes, or until warm.
The next time you’re craving waffles and want to keep it wholesome, make this easy recipe! Add these delicious homemade waffles to your meal plan as a quick breakfast option for busy mornings
If you love high protein breakfast recipes that are nice and sweet, also try some of my other favorites.
More High Protein Breakfast Recipes:
- Protein Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
- Blueberry Protein Muffins
- Protein Banana Bread
- Double Chocolate Banana Baked Protein Oatmeal
Waffles with benefits, let’s go!
Banana Oat Waffles
Equipment
- Belgian Waffle Maker or mini waffle maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats
- 4 Tbsp protein powder of choice optional
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Additions:
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Transfer the oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and sea salt (all of the dry ingredients) to a high speed blender and blend for 60 seconds, or until a flour forms. Set aside until ready to use.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add in the eggs, Greek yogurt, avocado oil, and pure vanilla extract and mix until the wet ingredients are well combined. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Plug in your waffle iron and allow it to heat up for a few minutes. Spray both sides of the heating elements with cooking spray. For large waffles, pour ¾ cup to 1 cup of waffle batter onto the center of the waffle maker, or ⅓ cup to ½ cup for small waffles using a mini waffle maker. Replace the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and cooked through. Repeat for the remaining batter. This recipe makes 4 full Belgian waffles (large waffles), or 8 small waffles.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, like butter, sliced bananas (or other fresh fruit), chopped nuts, and honey or pure maple syrup on top. A dollop of almond butter or peanut butter is great too.
