High Protein Kodiak Cakes Waffle Recipe – Easy & Healthy

If you’re looking for a sweet & comforting breakfast that still packs a huge punch of protein and fiber, look no further than this amazing Kodiak Cakes Waffle recipe! This recipe is super easy, tastes like the waffles you know and love, and packs even more protein than what comes in the mix alone.

Let’s face it–if you have small kids, you probably have realized you’re going to be making your fair share of pancakes and waffles.

While traditional waffles are the type of food that could easily become a sugar bomb, it’s also been an area that I’ve challenged myself to find a way to turn into a healthy breakfast. My kids love them so much, and honestly, so do I!

We love the Kodiak Cake Mix in our house–it’s one of the best pancake mixes out there! With whole wheat flour as a main ingredient, it’s packed with whole grains and much more protein than what comes in a typical pancake mix.

As much as I love making homemade bread products, the Kodiak Pancake Mix is one packaged mix I stock up on as I have found it difficult to completely recreate and achieve the same delicious, fluffy texture that it offers. Almost all grocery stores carry Kodiak mix nowadays.

While this whole grain pancake mix offers more protein and fiber than typical pancake or waffle mixes, it still was under the amount of protein I typically try to target in a meal. I really wanted to get my portion up to 30 g protein, so I have experimented with a few tweaks and oh my goodness, these Kodiak protein waffles are incredible!

The best part is that you don’t need any crazy ingredients–if you’re a high-protein eater, you likely already have everything you need in your fridge or pantry to make these Kodiak waffles.

Ingredients

To make these high-protein Kodiak Cake waffles, you will need a Belgian waffle maker. For ingredients, you will need:

• Kodiak Waffle Mix – We just use the standard pancake and waffle mix for this recipe. There are a few different flavors and variations you can find in the supermarket, but we just stick to the regular one.
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt – This adds some additional protein to the mix while keeping the texture soft.
• Vanilla Protein Powder – Just 2 tablespoons– this adds some nice vanilla flavor as well as additional protein.
• Ultra-Filtered Skim Milk – Ultra-filtered milk is higher in protein and lower in calories than other dairy milk. Regular skim milk is fine to use, too.
• Cinnamon – This gives our waffle mix more flavor.

This recipe makes two large Belgian waffles. 

More Recipe Tips

One common issue when making waffles is the waffle sticking to the plates and ripping in half when you try to open the waffle maker.

For best results, make sure you spray your waffle maker plates with olive oil spray or another cooking spray. But you also need to make sure you are letting them cook all the way through before opening.

If you know you greased your waffle maker, but when you start to open it you see it sticking and ripping apart, it may simply be that it needs to cook a couple of minutes longer.

We watch the steam from the waffle maker as our cue–once the steam is gone, then we know the waffle is fully cooked.

When opening your waffle maker, if you notice a bit of sticking, pull gently. Use a fork to pry the edges of the waffle off of the waffle maker plates.

Again, there should not be significant sticking if you grease your waffle maker and allow the waffles to fully cook.

Variations & Toppings

We use ultra-filtered milk in this waffle recipe. While you could substitute something like unsweetened almond milk if needed, it will decrease the grams of protein per serving.

Try some of the other Kodiak Cake flavors, like raspberry-lemon or birthday cake for a fun flavor twist!

You can also try adding a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter, or even try topping it with some chocolate chips. Yum!

Here are some fun and delicious topping ideas:

• Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
• Sliced banana
• Butter, peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter
• Pure maple syrup or sugar-free maple-flavored syrup
• Greek yogurt
• Chia seeds or pumpkin seeds
• Coconut whipped cream

Serving Suggestions

You can eat these waffles on their own as a complete meal! Some other ideas to round out the meal are to serve with a side of fruit and nuts, or to eat with some scrambled eggs or chicken sausage.

You can also make a big batch of these and freeze them for homemade toaster waffles. I recommend cutting the large waffles into quarters so they are easy to fit in the toaster.

Nutritional Information

This recipe makes two large Belgian waffles.

The stats below are for one large waffle (1/2 the full recipe). These were calculated using my macro-counting app of choice (MacroFactor) and based on my chosen brands of ingredients. Your macros may vary. Always do your own calculations for the most accuracy.

• Calories: 309
• Protein: 31.2 grams
• Fat: 2.4 grams
• Carbs: 41.6 grams (35 grams net carbs if you subtract fiber)
• Fiber: 6.6 grams

Recipe Notes

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge. They reheat well in about 45-seconds to one minute in the microwave. 

These also freeze great! Sometimes we make big batches and then cut the large waffles into quarters to freeze. We reheat the frozen waffle quarters in the toaster for homemade toaster waffles.

Other Breakfast Recipes

If you want pancakes instead, look at my Kodiak Protein Pancakes Recipe!

Want some other high-protein breakfasts? Try my Healthy Biscuits and Gravy! This is a favorite we make again and again.

If sweet breakfasts are more your jam, try any of the following:

• High Protein French Toast Casserole
• High Protein Blueberry Crumble
• Low Calorie Protein Balls
• Hawaiian Loco Moco is a delicious healthy, savory traditional Hawaiian breakfast packed with tons of protein!

FAQ

Waffles + Protein = A Match Made in Heaven!

This recipe is a God-send for those who need more protein but still want to eat their favorite foods. Give it a try, then please leave a comment and review! It means the world!