TL/DR – Peanut Butter Banana Flax Waffles. High protein, high fiber and high flavor, these healthy waffles have banana, powdered peanut butter, flaxseed meal, coconut sugar, avocado oil and whole wheat flour… and they taste amazing. –
It’s nearing back-to-school season and one of my favorite things to do is make big batches of healthy waffles and freeze them so that breakfast is easier. This recipe has added protein and fiber and is sweetened with coconut sugar, which is lower on the glycemic index and therefore won’t spike blood sugar. I feel good about feeding these waffles to my kids before they head out the door.
Start by mashing about 4 medium bananas in a large bowl. Then add eggs, buttermilk, milk, avocado oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk it well.
Add coconut sugar, powdered peanut butter, flaxseed meal, white whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Whisk the mixture gently until all lumps have been incorporated.
To make the waffles, spread about 3/4 cup of the batter over the waffle maker, then shut it and follow the waffle maker instructions to cook each waffle. I typically do 3 minutes and 15 seconds per waffle and they are perfect.
This recipe makes 6 standard-sized round waffles, which I then divide into quarters and freeze in freezer bags separated by parchment or wax paper. To reheat, simply microwave each waffle quarter for 15 seconds, then pop it in the toaster on around level 2 so that it is warmed through and a little crispy on the outside. Serve these waffles with any topping. Peanut butter with a drizzle of pure maple syrup is a favorite in my house. Try apple butter or fruit and honey.
For more healthy waffles to stockpile in the freezer, try Apple Cinnamon Flax Waffles, Zucchini Waffles, or Pumpkin Carrot Waffles.
Peanut Butter Banana Flax Waffles
High protein, high fiber and high flavor, these healthy waffles have banana, powdered peanut butter, flaxseed meal, coconut sugar, avocado oil and whole wheat flour... and they taste amazing.
Ingredients
- 2 c mashed banana, about 4 medium bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1/2 c milk
- 1/4 c avocado oil
- 2 t vanilla extract
- 1/2 c coconut sugar
- 1/2 c powdered peanut butter
- 1/2 c flaxseed meal
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1 t baking soda
- 1/2 t iodized table salt
- 1 1/2 c white whole wheat flour
Directions
- Step 1 Whisk the mashed banana with the eggs, then add in the buttermilk, milk, avocado oil and vanilla extract and whisk the mixture well.
- Step 2 Add the coconut sugar, powdered peanut butter, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and whisk until the mixture is well incorporated.
- Step 3 Add the flour and whisk gently until all lumps have dissolved.
- Step 4 Follow your waffle maker’s instructions to make 6 whole standard sized waffles. Use about 3/4 cup batter per waffle and be sure to spread the batter out over the surface of the waffle maker with a spatula before closing and turning it.
- Step 5 Keep cooked waffles on a rack in a low-heat oven until all waffles are made and ready to serve. Alternately, fully cool and separate the waffles into quarters, place them in freezer bags in layers separated by parchment or wax paper and freeze. To re-heat, microwave for 15 seconds, then put each waffle quarter in the toaster on about setting 2, or until it is heated through and a bit crisp on the outside.
