These dairy free protein waffles are going to be your new go-to breakfast favorite. They are made from a combination of coconut flour, tapioca flour, and protein powder, leaving them fluffy but firm and absolutely perfect for your favorite toppings!

Hot tip: Try them with my healthy homemade Nutella on top! 😉

bite of protein waffles on a fork with sliced bananas

What makes these protein waffles so great?

I love having options for breakfast that aren't completely egg-forward.

These protein waffles are loaded with high quality protein and will actually leave you feeling satisfied! 🙂

The high protein content is awesome. I'm not normally one to feel satiated after waffles, but these are so well balanced!
You can substitute the Swerve granular sweetener for coconut sugar if you'd like. Be sure to use ½ cup if so.
They keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
They are gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and paleo too.

ingredients laid out on a grey board to make protein waffles

Protein Waffles Ingredients

Dry Ingredients: coconut flour, tapioca flour unsweetened protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and Swerve granular sweetener.

Wet Ingredients: ghee or coconut oil, pure vanilla extract, canned coconut milk, and eggs.

I knew once I had mastered my favorite paleo waffles, I needed to kick things up a notch and turn them into a keto recipe with more protein.

One serving of these waffles (approximately 2) has 14 grams of protein.

paleo waffle quadrants on a plate with maple syrup in the center

Toppings and Serving/Storing Suggestions

You can serve these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

I'd recommend serving them warm if possible and topping them off with a nice slab of butter.

You can turn these waffles into a savory direction, and they absolutely do not need to be sweetened up with anything. However, if you are feeling fancy and like you want accompaniments, here is what I recommend for toppings:

Grass-fed butter
Pure maple syrup or honey
Fresh fruit, i.e. berries, sliced bananas, etc.
Cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips
Flax seeds, chia seeds or hemp seeds
Powdered sugar

stack of protein waffles on a plate with milk in the background

How to make dairy free protein waffles

Dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients with a fork or whisk. Set aside.

Wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Combine the rest of the wet ingredients into the same bowl.

Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and stir them together well. At this point, your mixture should be pretty thick but pourable.

Heat waffle iron: Heat up the waffle iron for a few minutes, then brush / spray on a layer of oil onto both the top and bottom of the griddle.

Pour batter: Pour enough of the mixture into the iron to barely cover the bottom. You do not want to add too much because your iron will begin to overflow!

Servings: Depending on the size of your waffle iron, this should make about 8 large waffles. Top with your favorite toppings and serve warm.