Easy Flax Waffles (Flourless)

Start your weekend with these healthier Flax Protein Waffles! Made with just 6 ingredients and zero flour or butter, they are the perfect protein-packed base for your favorite toppings.

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These waffles are on the healthier side. I made these with a base of Vanilla Protein Powder, baking powder, and ground flaxseed. I also added in a pour of a liquid vanilla protein shake, eggs, and olive oil.

Why You’ll Love These Flax Protein Waffles

If you’ve been hanging around Savory Spin for a while, you know I love a good “healthy-ish” hack. These waffles are a staple in my house because they are:

• High Protein: These waffles will keep you full until lunch.
• Flourless & Gluten-Free: We’re using ground flaxseed instead of flour for a nutty, fiber-rich texture.
• Quick & Easy: Just 6 ingredients and about 15 minutes from bowl to plate.
• Dairy-Free: Easy to whip up with your favorite plant-based protein shake.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

When I was younger, and complained about some aspect of a city or country we were in, my dad would often say, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” As time passed, I learned to take his advice to heart—especially with my stomach!

I learned to enjoy Shawarma and the combination of milk and dates while in Abu Dhabi.
I reveled in kedgeree and Scottish eggs while in London
And, I ate my weight and then some of mangosteen, rambutan, apple cakes, and Woodapple jam while in Sri Lanka.

When in Rome…or Abu Dhabi…or London… or Sri Lanka, I enjoyed the native foods while I was there.
Then, when I left, I moved on.

I didn’t go looking for Woodapple jam in London, or Scottish Eggs in Abu Dhabi… after all, “when in Rome…” right?

But, a couple of weekends ago…
Rome came to a little store here in Decatur, Georgia!

I was perusing the aisles of a little store called Cherian’s, and, sitting there on the shelves with all the other exotic jams and jellies was…none other than WOODAPPLE JAM!!!

Now, y’all might be thinking, what’s all the fuss about? And, what the heck is a woodapple?
Well, I grew up eating woodapple jam on just about anything that would hold it – sometimes, that was just a spoon!

What the heck is Woodapple?

Now, woodapples are not related to apples in any way. Their “skin” is a hard shell that isn’t quite as appealing as the glossy exterior of an apple. In fact, some people think that woodapples not only look a little funky, but smell a whole lotta funky too!

But, I’ve always been partial to their aroma, which some people describe as a combo of blue cheese and warmed-up raisins.

Crack open their hard shell, and the soft, almost pudding-like fruit inside is simply heavenly! Some people describe the sour-sweet taste as being similar to a combo of tamarind and dates. Here is a video that shows you what a woodapple looks like.

To me, woodapple is hard to describe – something so totally unique – I haven’t tasted anything quite like it since I moved away from Sri Lanka. I used to eat woodapple pulp mixed with milk and sugar. Woodapple is used to make jams and juices too.

When I came upon that woodapple jam, I had to bring home a jar, and I have been rationing it out. Only enjoying a gob of it every other weekend with one of my favorite waffles or pancakes.

Ingredients for Flourless Protein Waffles

To make these, you only need a few pantry staple ingredients:

1. Protein Powder: I used a vanilla-flavored one, but you could use a plain one or your favorite flavor!
2. Ground Flaxseed: This acts as our “flour” and adds a healthy dose of Omega-3s.
3. Baking Powder: To give these waffles that essential waffle lift.
4. Protein Shake: I used a pre-mixed one instead of milk for an extra boost.
5. Eggs: To bind everything together.
6. Olive Oil: Keeps the waffles moist without needing butter.

If your protein powder and shake do not have any salt, a pinch or 2 should be added in.

How to Make Protein Waffles with Flax

• Mix: Whisk all your ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth.
• Prep: Preheat your waffle iron. When it is preheated, spray your waffle maker with some cooking spray.
• Cook: Pour about 3-4 tablespoons of the waffle mix batter onto the iron. Close it and cook until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.
• Serve: Enjoy them warm, topped with some maple syrup, your favorite whipped topping, and some fresh berries. I love to add a tablespoon or 2 of woodapple jam on mine!

Recipe Tip:

These waffles are slightly softer than traditional flour-based waffles. If you like them extra crispy, pop them in the toaster for 30 seconds after they come out of the waffle iron!

Looking for more breakfast recipes?

Here are a few breakfast recipes that are made often in our home:

Almond Flour Waffles. These are so tasty and easy to make.

Almond Flour Pancakes. These are refined sugar-free and grain-free, making them a perfect choice if you are avoiding sugar.

Oatmeal pancakes. These are made by blending oats in a blender. Rolled oats are cheaper than oat flour, and this homemade oat flour makes this recipe not only healthy and tasty, but economical as well.

Double chocolate muffin tops. These are what I make when I want ALL the chocolate.

Dubai Chocolate Chia Pudding. When I don’t want to shell out $19 on a bar of Dubai chocolate, I make some homemade pistachio butter, some homemade pistachio milk, and make this tasty, irresistible, and unique chia pudding.

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