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Healthy Protein Chocolate Waffles Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 waffles 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Healthy Protein Chocolate Waffles are a delicious and nutritious twist on classic waffles, featuring black beans for added protein and fiber, cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor, and natural sweetness from bananas and maple syrup. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or brunch, these waffles are vegan, gluten-friendly, and easy to make with a blender and waffle maker.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 15 ounces black beans (1.5 cups cooked beans)
  • ¾ cup plant-based milk of your choice
  • ¼ cup + 3 Tablespoons maple syrup (can substitute for sugar)
  • 2 ripe bananas

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Add-ins

  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Blend Wet Ingredients: Add black beans, plant-based milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and ripe bananas to your blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, ensuring the beans are fully pureed for a creamy waffle batter.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the whole wheat flour and baking powder to the blender. Pulse the blender gently until these dry ingredients are just incorporated; do not overblend to maintain waffle texture.
  3. Stir In Chocolate Chips: Remove the batter from the blender and fold in the vegan chocolate chips by hand, evenly distributing them throughout the batter.
  4. Cook Waffles: Preheat your waffle maker according to its instructions. Pour the batter onto the waffle plate and cook until waffles are set and cooked through, typically 3 to 5 minutes depending on your appliance. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute maple syrup with regular sugar but keep in mind it will adjust the flavor slightly.
  • Make sure bananas are ripe for natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Use plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk to keep the waffles vegan.
  • These waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Reheat waffles in a toaster or oven for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes per batch
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein waffles, healthy waffles, vegan waffles, chocolate waffles, black bean waffles, plant-based breakfast

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