🧇 High-Protein Tofu–Oat Recovery Waffles

Vegan · Mastering Diabetes–style · High fiber · Low added fat

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

## Instructions (Optimized for chia + big batch)### 1) Make oat flour (optional but improves texture)

Step 2

1. Blend oats until fine (work in batches if needed).

Step 3

2. Pour into a large mixing bowl or blender pitcher.### 2) Blend the wet base

Step 4

1. Blend tofu + plant milk until completely smooth.

Step 5

2. Add banana + vanilla and blend again.### 3) Build the batter

Step 6

1. Add oat flour, flax, **chia**, baking powder, cinnamon, salt.

Step 7

2. Blend or whisk until smooth and pourable.

Step 8

3. If thick: add water **1–2 tbsp at a time**.### 4) Rest (important with chia)- Rest **10–15 minutes** (chia thickens more than psyllium in many batters).- After resting, reassess thickness and loosen with a splash of water if needed.### 5) Cook

Step 9

1. Preheat waffle iron fully.

Step 10

2. No oil needed (a light wipe is fine if sticking is an issue).

Step 11

3. Cook until set and golden (often **4–6 minutes** depending on iron).

Step 12

4. Cool on a rack to keep them crisp.