There are few things I love more than cake.
Actually, I can only think of one…
One of the best things about waffles is that they are like cake… but with crevices for icing sauce.
My favorite cakes include: chocolate, carrot, red velvet, and banana-peanut butter-bacon. In that order. The only thing to do is to make all of these in protein waffle form (in no particular order).
Red velvet is an easy one to make healthier… and stranger. Rather than use all that red food coloring, I just used beet powder! I order Cocoa Cardio, a cocoa-beet powder from iHerb (use discount code USO924 for $5-10 off your order).
You can also use a tablespoon of cocoa powder, plus a teaspoon of beet powder. If you don’t have beet powder, you can use the real deal like Arman did in these pancakes.
This fluffy, cake-y waffle won’t disappoint. It’s protein packed, delicious, and appropriately colored. I even went with a “cream cheese” icing… Greek yogurt with a little cheesecake flavor and vanilla liquid stevia. Plus a drizzle of chocolate.
The only thing more perfect would be having them fed to you in bed. With champagne.
Red Velvet Protein Waffles
- 2 T (17g) chocolate protein powder (I used Growing Naturals Rice Protein)
- 1 T coconut flour
- 1 scoop Cocoa Cardio (or 1 tsp beet powder + 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1 egg
- 3 T (1 large) egg white
- 1 T almond milk
Mix wet ingredients in a small bowl. Add wet to dry and stir to combine.
Pour into greased waffle iron and cook according to your maker’s specifications.
EAT.
No waffle maker? Well… you should get one. But you could use this batter for pancakes. Or, if you like other cakes, try a protein mug cake in Carrot, Chocolate, or Zucchini.
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I just realized this is the 100th #strangebutgood link up! That’s a whole lot of odd. Rock on.
What is your favorite cake?
When was the last time you had breakfast in bed?
Yes, need a waffle iron. Is it easy to make vegan? Will a flax egg work?
You know… I haven’t tried flax eggs in waffles yet. Let me know if you do!
Waffles ARE like cake! Yum. We don’t make use of our waffle iron nearly enough. OK, you’re inspiring me to pull it out this weekend!
I love adding sneaky things like that to add a little pizazz. I’ve never tried beet powder, but I have used simple roasted beets before and it’s super tasty!
You have to try it!!! SO good.
P.S. How have you been?!
I definitely do! I’ve been good!!! I looooove my new job! Except lately hasn’t been the greatest because I broke my freaking ankle! haha, so right now I’m in a lovely little cast and on crutches! Still can’t believe I did that to myself hah.
But, at least this injury got me back into the blogging groove and finally uploading youtube stuff!
I’ve been catching up on your blog and missed it while I was away!<3
Boo for the ankle… but yay for the videos! I’m going to check it out. Get well soon!!!!
1. What’s the one thing that you love more than cake?
2. Red Velvet/ Chocolate- Chocolate /Red Velvet.
3. Honestly, I can’t remember. But, you’ve inspired me to make it happen soon- and with Champagne.
Can’t wait to try these red velvet waffles.
I love CocoCardio! Totally reminded me to stock up again. iHerb time! As for cake, I actually change my mind on a regular basis… right now I’m all about fruit cake – the boozier the better (aka my mother’s)…
I need to re-order too!
Dunno about fruit cake… but who am I to turn down anything boozy?
Cake, waffles, same thing! Sadly, my wafflemaker broke last week. I guess I need to buy a new one asap because I need these waffles.
favorite cake? breakfast in bed? girl, whatchya talkin’ ’bout?! haha i love cake and don’t really discriminate… ever. and the last time i had breakfast in bed was probably after i birthed baby william lol
HA! I didn’t think of it that way… but that’s one way to get breakfast in bed! 😉
Love carrot cake!
100?!! we need to celebrate! i’ll make balls, you bring waffles, and we need some one to make us drinks.
How about next Blend Linds brings the balls, Laura brings waffles & I bring muffins? It could be a bake off!
Brilliant idea! We’ll all bring a wine too. 🙂
ok I HAVE TO ASK: when is the book coming out???
Oh friend… from your lips…
breakfast in bed?? yeah…. when was the last time I was hospitalized??? Kindergarden? 😉 I could use some of these though!
I’d bring you breakfast to your sick bed! :*
I need to try this! Always looking for things to add to my protein waffles 🙂
Thanks! Please let me know if you do!
I know I’ve likely mentioned it before, but I’ve never had red velvet anything before. And yes, I live in the South.
This must change. When are you coming over? 😉
These look SO delicious! Have a great weekend!
You’ve had some really creative recipes lately!
I had breakfast in bed last Sunday! It’s just a good weekend thing. As for favourite cake – chocolate on chocolate on chocolate. And maybe some peanut butter thrown in there too.
Oh yeah? With whooooooo? 😉
Are you sure you should be called Sprint to the table? Not Sprint to the WAFFLE?
Mwhahahaha! Maybe I need another redesign!
I STILL have never had a waffle! Send me one please!!!
NEVER have I EVER had red velvet cake before in my life. I have actually never had cheesecake before either… Or key lime pie or ANYTHING! I am a sheltered sheltered individual… When it comes to cakes and pies that is. I guess I am going to just have to try this. But oh wait, I’ve never had beets before either!
I’m going to make you a SALMON waffle and garnish it with crispy salmon skin.
I am so glad I bought the hubby a cheap waffle maker – I use it more! 🙂
I love the gifts that are realllllly for yourself. 😉
Mmmm…waffles. But I am way too lazy to make one from scratch right now. But I could add the other ingredients to my favorite mix & make it semi-homemade. That’s how I roll in the morning. 🙂
You have to admit though… this is a super-short ingredient list for me! 😉
100?? Awesome!! We’ve loved them all
Favorite cake is chocolate chip cookie cake 😉
When was the last time you had breakfast in bed? Sad we cannot even remember it has been that long
Don’t they feed you in bed in the hospital?! 😉
Come make me breakfast in bed? So I was up at the crack of dawn (literall) for a run, came home and showered and got back into bed with breakfast- best idea ever!
Just had to stop by to make sure you didn’t steal any of my Friday memes again. KIDDING, obviously 🙂 Dat protein waffle doeeeee. Yum.
HA! I’m going to make it a goal now. Kidding… sort of… 😉
Both you and Arman intrigued me with your version of red velved pancakes/ whaffels. I guess I need to try this. Using beetroot powder is a great idea. Definitely less messy 🙂
For sure! Let me know if you try one!
You are legit giving me an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast, and one of my fave desserts at that! 😀
Want to be my new mum? 😉
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Oh lawd… I’m not THAT old. I think…
Beet powder? Sounds awesome! I really want to incorporate beets (in any way possible) into my baking life. Now, I eat pancakes like they’re going out of style. Boyfriend came over last night, and I (was lazy/craving pancakes) made protein pancakes for dinner, and he LOVED them (score 1 for me), but he reminisced and told me how his dad used to make banana walnut waffles. Now, I have a mission: first, I need a waffle maker. According to the world, Christmas is coming…like tomorrow….so I guess I can ask for one for Christmas? But I probably won’t wait that long. Your waffle recipes get an explosive fist pump from yours truly. I’m usually a low maintenance follower, but I am making a request…banana nut waffles…? CAN YOU?!!!? PLEASE!!! — Love, ML =)
Mary…. have I ever told you that your blog comments are my favorite? You crack my shit up. For that, I’ll make yer waffles. 😉
I am SUCH a sucker for anything red velvet. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
-Sarah
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