Churro Protein Waffles with a Protein Chocolate Sauce – breakfast that feels like a treat, but fuels your day! A healthy, sugar free recipe.

These Churro Protein Waffles are the perfect blend of sweet, cinnamon goodness and the satisfying protein punch you need to conquer your day. Paired with the rich and luscious Protein Chocolate Sauce, you’ve got a breakfast that’s worth waking up for.

And what’s more? It’s got really basic steps since we use a high-protein pancake mix to make the recipe.

Ingredients for Churro Protein Waffles

To make these churro protein waffles without protein powder, you only need 3 ingredients!

Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix! I used TruEats gluten free, high protein mix. Kodiak Cakes is another option.
Liquid Egg Substitute or just an egg.
Almond Milk

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Sugar-free Monkfuit Granulated Sweetener I use the monkfruit sweetener from TruEats, but you can also use Lakanto here (code HAYLSKITCHEN will give you a discount)
Cinnamon

Protein Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Protein Powder: I used the one from Quest Nutrition.
Cocoa Powder
Almond Butter
Water

How to make High Protein Churro Waffles with Pancake Mix

Making Churro protein waffles with Pancake Mix is super easy, and here’s some pointers to get them perfect!

For the Churro Protein Waffles:

Preheat Your Waffle Iron: According to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Make the batter: Whisk all ingredients in a bowl – pancake/waffle mix, liquid egg (or egg), milk. The mix might be slightly lumpy, but that’s okay.
Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron if necessary. Pour the waffle batter onto the preheated waffle iron (about 1-2 Tbsp at a time) and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the cinnamon-sugar coating:

Make the cinnamon sugar: Combine sweetener and cinnamon in a large bowl.

Brush warm waffle with melted butter.

Coat: Toss waffles in cinnamon sugar mix to coat.

For the Protein Chocolate Sauce:

Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, almond butter and water.
Adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired sauce consistency. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Storing Cinnamon Sugar Protein Waffles

Proper storage is key to preserving the freshness and taste of your cinnamon sugar protein waffles and chocolate sauce. Here’s how to store them:

For Cinnamon Sugar Waffles:

For the best taste and texture, enjoy the Churro Protein Waffles immediately after cooking. Waffles are at their crispiest and most delicious when they come fresh off the waffle iron.

Refrigeration: If you have leftover cinnmaons sugar proteinwaffles, allow them to cool to room temperature. Then stack the waffles between sheets of parchment paper (to prevent sticking) and place in an airtight container. Store the container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Freezing: If you want to store the cinnamon sugar waffles for a longer period, consider freezing them. To freeze, place the cooled waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, transfer the frozen waffles to a resealable plastic bag, separating them with parchment paper. Properly stored, they can stay in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, reheat in a toaster or oven.

For Protein Chocolate Sauce:

Refrigeration: Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Sauce may thicken in the fridge; if needed, warm it up slightly in the microwave to achieve the smooth consistency.

Freezing: If you have a larger batch of Protein Chocolate Sauce and want to store it for an extended period, freezing is an option. Pour the sauce into an airtight container or an ice cube tray and freeze it. When you’re ready to use it, thaw it in the refrigerator or gently heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Alternate Ingredients for Best Healthy Churro Waffle Recipe:

These healthy churruo waffles turn out best with the ingredients I specified, but here’s some options you can explore.

Remember to adjust quantities and taste-test as you go when using alternate ingredients to make sure the flavors and textures align with your preferences.

Pancake Mix alternatives: Use a regular pancake mix (and follow package instructions to make) or your own waffle recipe.
Egg Substitutes: If you don’t have liquid egg substitute, use a regular egg or even Vegan egg substitutes.

Milk Alternatives: Feel free to use regular milk orany other plant-based milk.

Sweetener Alternative: Instead of monkfruit sweetener, use regular sugar.

For Protein Chocolate Sauce:

Cocoa Varieties: Use different types of cocoa powder, such as Dutch-processed or natural cocoa, to achieve varying levels of chocolate richness.

Protein Powder Flavors: Experiment with various flavors of protein powder in your chocolate sauce, like chocolate, peanut butter, or cookies and cream.

Nut Butter: Customize with peanut butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter, or any nut or seed butter!

More Protein Waffle Recipes to try

Some Recipes to try with Protein Pancake Mix: