Protein Packed Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffles
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich (aka the PB & J) is not only an all American classic, but it was also one of my favorite lunchtime treats as a child. From time to time as an adult, I still crave the harmonious blend of rich, decadent peanut butter with a sweet, tangy jelly. But, lets be real, a PB & J sandwich is definitely not filling and lacks a lot of nutritional value.
So, this week, while enjoying the new mini waffle maker I got for Christmas from bae, I figured out a way to revive the classic flavor combination I loved so much in my childhood while also boosting up the nutritional value. Queens, may I present to you my Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Waffles!
Instead of using jelly which can be loaded up with unhealthy preservatives, I made my own raspberry sauce. It is super easy and quick to make and you can find my recipe here.
But if you are pressed for time, you can always skip the sauce and just use fresh berries of your choice.
I, personally, love this treat with almond butter, but if you are looking for a low-cal or low-fat substitution then powdered peanut butter would be your best option and also tastes delicious.
If I use regular almond butter then I usually skip the nuts because I’m getting a good amount of fat from the almond butter already. But if I use powdered peanut butter, then I don’t mind sprinkling a few nuts on top because powdered peanut butter has such a low amount of fat and the nuts could help with keeping you fuller longer.
Pictured here are pecans which are one of my favorite nuts, but feel free to choose the nuts you like most. I also used a low-cal whipped topping in this image, but if you are trying to get even more protein into this meal, then I’d recommend using greek yogurt instead. I prefer to use 0% fat yogurt. I am more mindful about where I get my fats from due to learning from my Fitness Genes experience that I am much more susceptible to weight gain when my diet is high in saturated fats.
I’ve made this dish with pancakes in the past. So, don’t be worried if you don’t have a mini waffle maker (although I highly recommend them)! I also know that the Kodiak Cakes brand has frozen protein waffles you can buy and pop in a toaster to help save you some time in the kitchen.
I hope you enjoy this breakfast treat as much as I do! Let me know what you think or what you would like to see next in the comments.
Ingredients
Protein Pancake/Waffle Mix
1 tbsp Nut butter or 2 tbsp powdered nut butter of choice
2 tbsp Raspberry sauce
1-2 tbsp Whipped topping or greek yogurt
A handful of Nuts of your choice (optional)
Fresh berries of your choice
Product Recommendations
Protein Pancake/Waffle Mix — Kodiak Cakes (Check out my review)
Powdered Peanut Butter — PB Fit
Whipped Topping — TruWhip Skinny
Tip: If you’re looking to maximize your protein gains with this meal then I highly recommend Kodiak Cakes. You can get up to 21 grams of protein by adding their suggested mix ins on the back of the box.
Directions
Prepare waffles by either following instructions on dry mix box or putting frozen waffles into a toaster.
Depending on the size of your waffles, place 2-3 waffles down on a plate.
Add nut butter; spread across the waffles.
* If using powdered nut butter, prepare powdered nut butter by following instructions on the product label.
Add raspberry sauce or fresh berries of your choice; spread across the waffles.
Add whipped topping.
Sprinkle nuts on top (optional).
Add fresh berries of your choice (optional).
Enjoy!
For this version I did strawberries and almond butter and it was divine!
Tip: Add half a cup of cornmeal to the batter to get an extra crunchy waffle!
I know just a tablespoon of your favorite nut butter sounds cruel, but nut butters are extremely high in fat. So, it is important to be mindful of how much nut butter you consume in order to avoid weight gain. However, moderating your intake is not impossible. I’ve found through practicing savoring, which is learning how to be present in the enjoyment of eating, that I can actually feel quite satisfied with a lesser amount of a decadent food.
If you’d like to learn more about how to practice savoring, then I’d highly recommend my ebook, Eat Your Way To Self-Confidence.
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