Start your weekend off with these healthier, 6-ingredient, Flax Protein Waffles! Made without any flour or cream, these are a nutritious addition to any weekend breakfast or brunch table.
My dad got me well acquainted with the phrase “when in Rome…” when I was younger, and found the need to complain about some aspect of a city or country we happened to be visiting or living in.
He would say it so often that my younger self eventually learned…
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, applecakes, and Woodapple jam while in Sri Lanka
Yes…
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!
Y’all, 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!
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 that 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.
But, to me, it’s hard to describe – something so totally unique – I haven’t tasted anything quite like it since I moved away from Sri Lanka.
Curious to know more about woodapples? Well, this video is worth checking out then.
So, I had to bring some of that woodapple jam home and I have been rationing it out – only enjoying a gob or two or it every other weekend with one of my favorite waffles.
These waffles are on the healthier side. I made these with a base of Premier Protein Vanilla Protein Powder, baking powder and ground flaxseed. No flour. I then added in Premier Protein’s Vanilla Shake, eggs and olive oil.
No butter or cream. We look forward to our bi-weekly rendezvous with these six ingredient waffles. The fact that they are healthier should mean that I should enjoy them more often, right?
But, then I’d deplete my woodapple jam supply even more quickly …and am not sure how long Rome will stay in that little store in Decatur!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Premier Protein Vanilla Powder
- 1/2 cup ground flax
- 1.5 cups Premier Protein Vanilla Shake (add more according to consistency)
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 3 tblspns olive oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl, and mix well.
- Heat up a waffle iron and ladle 3-4 tablespoons of mixture on it – let cook.
- When done, enjoy with woodapple jam or syrup of your choice.
Nutrition
Shashi, darling, what a healthy and great looking protein breakfast. Waffles are one of my fave things to eat at breakfast time and since I started training at the gym I am pretty sure they would make an easy on the go food.
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Dear Shashi – love the simplicity of these protein waffles. Yum!!! What a great way to start the day or snack. (Or finish the day, LOL!) Great protein boost and I’ve never hard of wood apple jam, but now my curiosity is up, and when in Rome (or Sri Lanka), do as the Romans do. I think it’s James Taylor who has a great When in Rome song….
They look so delicious I just can’t even stop looking at the pictures. Wow! Thank you so much for such a delicious new recipe.
I like that the Premier Protein Vanilla Shakes are low on carbs.
Never heard of woodapple jam, so unique and cool. These waffles look great, something up my alley.
Love the addition of crunchy flax seeds. Just this week I was experimenting with pumpkin and flax seeds and love that texture combo. I so need a waffle iron so that I can make your delicious waffles.
Healthier waffles sound really ah.mazing. Love how CRISP and droolicious these waffle look! I need to take out my waffle maker to make these. Have a nice weekend, Shashi.
These waffles look like the perfect way to start the day!
How have I never heard of woodapples before?? So interesting!! These waffles sound fantastic – it’s been so long since I’ve dusted off my waffle maker – must take it out soon!
You’re right about food, Shashi. Having moved to Canada from Russia, I think I’ve never missed a specific food which is associated with the past life. There are too many things to try out (and only one stomach hah). Besides, nowdays we’ve got a unique opportunity to try some exotic (to us) food not travelling at all. Isn’t it great? But I won’t lie – I will probably be hesitant to try this woodapple jam due to its…peculiar flavor you’ve described. But I glad that it’s not a combo of apples and wood as I might have though for a second:) Delicious pancakes, too!
Shashi! I haven’t heard before of wood apple looks and sounds like a unique fruit, thank you for making a healthier version of waffles, I think I could easily make this and my daughters wouldn’t notice. Have a nice weekend!
You are so lucky to have had such wonderful culinary travel adventures! I have never heard of woodapple, but I am now so curious and love to learn about new foods. And those waffles look awesome! Great post!
This sounds awesome and healthy! I need to break out my waffle maker!!!
I had to google what woodapple looked like 🙂 and well, it really looks interesting. I will definitely be trying it if I ever get to Sri lanka that is. 🙂 Love these waffles! Every time I see a waffle recipe I wonder why on Earth I have not bought the waffle maker yet!
So I think I remember you mentioning woodapple a while back. What a unique fruit. I watched that video, and I’m pretty sure I would cut off a finger slicing open a woodapple like that guy did. Haha! I’m so glad you stumbled onto the jelly down there. I swear you can find everything in Atlanta! 🙂 Now let’s talk about these waffles though. I love waffles, but I haven’t made them in quite some time. They are the perfect weekend breakfast! I love that you healthified (yes, that’s a word that I made up) these with flax seed and protein powder. Sounds delicious, my friend! Hope you and lil Shashi have a great weekend ahead! 🙂
I’ve never heard of woodapple jam before but by the sounds of it, I would love it. I absolutely LOVE the funk of blue cheese so I think I may have to try and scoop out this woodapple jam thing. I totally know what you mean about rationing out something that you love. I’ve done that before, picking up a hot sauce, for example, that I may not be able to get where I live and only get on travels. It’s rationed out and when it’s gone, it’s such a sad moment. These waffles look so fluffy and delicious! Love the addition of protein powder in there for some extra somethin’ somethin’. Makes b fast a lot more substantial. And the flax in there too is a lovely fiber touch. Just thinking…..maybe make a breakfast sandwich out of these with a smear of woodapple jam, bacon and an egg? Now, I’m hungry!! Cheers to a wonderful weekend, my friend! XOXO
I am a big time fan of waffles and yours look just perfect. Especially love the colors of them. Even more happy to see them loaded with protein. Yum 🙂
You had me at healthier waffles. Love the flax seed addition and they still look amazing too
These waffles look so CRISP and tempting!