Weight Watcher Waffles (High Protein) - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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How many Weight Watchers points is a waffle? ›

Makes 1 waffle at 2 Blue WW SmartPoints/4 Green WW SmartPoints.

Almond flour: These keto waffles work best with a finely ground almond flour like Bob's Red Mill or Wellbee's. Protein powder: The addition of protein powder in this keto waffle recipe helps them rise a little better. Whey protein or whey protein isolate is your best bet for these waffles.

Not waiting until the iron heats up properly means your waffles will cook, but never achieve that satisfyingly crisp exterior. Overworking the batter will leave your waffles dense and chewy instead of light and airy. And stacking even the most perfect waffles will cause them to become soggy and limp in minutes.

Waffles, plain or buttermilk, homemade, plain (1 medium round - 7" diameter) contains 30.7g total carbs, 29.6g net carbs, 16.5g fat, 7g protein, and 299 calories.

Whole eggs, egg whites, and egg yolks in any form are ZeroPoint foods, including: Eggs. Eggs, hard-boiled or soft-boiled. Eggs, scrambled or fried, made without fat.

Eating 1 chaffle is almost 50% of that recommended daily intake. For that reason, I definitely wouldn't refer to them as a health food, but they are not necessarily unhealthy, either. Both cheese and eggs are a great high-quality protein source, and cheese is a great source of calcium.

Protein waffles made with vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, eggs and rolled oats. They're super easy to make, absolutely delicious and perfect for meal prep. The only thing better than waffles are waffles that keep you fuller longer than 20 minutes!

Chaffles Nutrition And Carb Count

But in general, assuming you use real, whole milk cheese like cheddar or mozzarella (as opposed to cream cheese or American cheese), chaffles are entirely carb-free. A typical serving size of two chaffles contains roughly: 300 calories. 0g total carbs.

Make Sure Your Waffle Iron Is Hot

You should actually hear the batter sizzle on contact. The outer crust will immediately begin to set and crisp. Moisture in the batter quickly turns to steam and evaporates out the sides of the pan. If the iron isn't hot, none of this happens and the waffles will be soggy and squishy.

Which flour is best for waffles? ›

I generally use AP (plain) flour, so I can add my own baking powder and salt, to make sure the leavening is fresh. I like to use a combination of AP and rye or whole wheat flour, for added flavor. Barley flour is also good in waffles, adding a subtle sweetness.

You can substitute whole grain flours like whole wheat or spelt flour, but expect the waffles to be more dense. Cornstarch: The secret ingredient for making the crispiest waffles. Cornstarch guarantees that the waffles will be perfectly crisp and tender. Baking powder and baking soda: Help our waffles rise and brown.

Let's be honest: Waffles may be delicious, but they aren't exactly good for you. They're usually made with ingredients that nutritionists say to limit, such as white flour, butter, and lots of sugar. A Belgian waffle from IHOP, for example, has 590 calories, 29 grams of fat, and 17 grams of sugars.

Each 2-waffle serving has 150 calories, 5g fat, 25g carbs, 6 - 7g fiber, 4g protein, and a PointsPlus value of 4.

Seek out whole grain wheat cereal, whole grain oats, or steel cut oats. Top with fruit such as blueberries, bananas, or fresh dates (all of which have zero SmartPoints values) and you'll be feeling full all morning.

Fruits and most vegetables are zero-point foods in this system, and the nutrients from fruits and vegetables are only factored in if they are mixed with other food.