High-Protein Lower-Carb Hybrid Waffles

Notes Batter thickens gradually during cooking session. Gently stir batter occasionally between waffles. If batter thickens excessively later in batch: add 1–2 tbsp oat milk stir gently Do not open waffle iron early. Longer cook time improves: release crispness internal structure reduced splitting Coconut yogurt addition improved: tenderness texture reduced rubberiness Buckwheat kernels added directly to iron provide: texture nuttiness slight crisp enhancement

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat waffle iron thoroughly to: 4.25 / 4¼ setting (on Cuisinart flip waffle iron)

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together: buckwheat flour almond flour coconut flour arrowroot powder flax meal collagen Epic protein powder baking powder salt

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together: eggs oat milk MCT oil maple syrup vanilla coconut yogurt

Step 4

Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.

Step 5

Batter may initially appear: thin somewhat chunky This is normal. (May need to vigorously whisk out lumps for ~30 seconds)

Step 6

Let batter rest: 10 minutes Batter should become thicker and smoother after resting.

Step 7

Open waffle iron and lightly spray with avocado oil just before adding batter or buckwheat kernels.

Step 8

Add: 1 tsp buckwheat kernels directly onto waffle iron surface before adding batter.

Step 9

Add approximately: 3/4 cup batter per waffle.

Step 10

Close waffle iron and cook: until waffle iron timer/light cycle completes PLUS approximately 1 additional minute

Step 11

Flip waffle iron.

Step 12

Continue cooking: roughly 30–40 seconds after visible steam has mostly dissipated

Step 13

Total cook time should be approximately: 3 minutes 45 seconds at waffle iron setting: 4.25 / 4¼

Step 14

Remove waffle carefully with butter knife once release feels easy and natural.

Step 15

Place waffles on wire rack to cool slightly and maintain crispness.