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    Home » Breakfast » Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Waffles – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

    Published: Aug 23, 2013 · Modified: Mar 29, 2018 by Carolyn

    Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Waffles – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

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    Low Carb Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles. A hearty gluten-free breakfast to start your day right.

    Low Carb Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Waffles

    I don’t normally tell you  much about my vacations because I don’t think you come here for that.  You want recipes and I don’t blame you!  However, I’d love it if you humoured me this time.  I promise there is a recipe at the end and if you really want to, you can skip straight to it.  It’s just that we had such a lovely getaway and I can’t help but want to share a little bit about it.  More to the point, I want to share some of my photos.  For once, I took my big camera, the one usually reserved for food photography, and I am glad I did.  I’ve become quite a good food photographer, but food stays still and doesn’t talk back or walk away or make funny faces at you.  Kids…well, they’re not nearly so easy to work with!  I’ve been working on my non-food photography skills and I came home with some great pictures.  And what are pictures for if not to share?

    Celia and Grandad

    Celia and Grandad

    If you don’t know Muskoka, you’re missing out.  It’s the ultimate cottaging experience.  The part of Ontario near Georgian Bay is so riddled with lakes big and small, the map looks like a piece of Swiss cheese.  The shoreline tends to be rocky, and the lakes are deep and dark.  The mist hangs over the water at sunrise, and the loons cry out at dusk in that lonely, achingly beautiful way.  Sitting on a dock at sunset with a drink in your hand and your family members close by makes you feel that all is well with the world.  It’s one of my favourite places in the world.

    Sunrise over Lake Joseph

    Sunrise over Lake Joseph

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    From the dock

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    Wild Blackberries

    This year, the weather was cooler than normal, only hitting about 19 or 20 degrees most days (that’s high-60’s for you Americans).  Although that made the water a little less inviting, I found I really enjoyed the coolness.  I went for long runs and it felt so comfortable.  And it didn’t keep my intrepid little swimmers out of the water, after they lay on the dock to soak up some sun.  We really didn’t do much other than swim, boat, play and hang out on the dock.  And pick the wild blackberries we found growing on the property.  In the evenings, we ate, drank and made merry, and played multiple rounds of Scrabble and Bananagrams.

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    Playing…

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    Boating…

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    Making Merry

    It was the most relaxing vacation I’ve had in a long time.  I think it helps immensely that my kids are getting older and able to go with the flow and entertain themselves.  They had a ball just splashing around and making up games in the water.  And getting plenty of attention from their grandparents, aunt and uncles.  It was somewhat tougher for my sister and brother in law, since their youngest is only 1.  I vividly remember those times, having to chase around a little one or a toddler, having to be vigilant of an un-baby-proofed house.  But we got to celebrate my sweet nephew’s first birthday on-site, and I’d say a good time was had by all.

    the girls

    The Girls

    The boys

    The Boys

    Now, to the recipe.  These waffles are a great healthy start to any breakfast, and my kids loved them in slices to dip into their syrup.  I originally made them just as chocolate waffles but thought that they’d be even better with the addition of hazelnut.  To really get that hazelnut flavour, you need the extract and the oil, but skip them if they are too hard to find and just enjoy chocolate waffles.  Either way, they are delicious.

    I also have a very good, very deep Calphalon waffle maker, a 40th birthday present from my husband.  It’s so non-stick, I don’t need any oil.  And it’s so deep that this recipe only makes 6 very thick squares.  If you have a standard iron, you may get 8 to 10 waffles out of the batter.  And you may need to grease your iron before adding the batter.

    Low Carb Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles

    Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Waffles – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

    Low Carb Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles. A hearty gluten-free breakfast to start your day right.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Breakfast
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 thick waffles or 8 to 10 thinner waffles
    Calories: 257kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Hazelnut meal
    • ½ cup Chocolate protein powder
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 3 tablespoon Swerve Sweetener or granulated erythritol
    • 4 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 3 tablespoon hazelnut oil
    • ½ teaspoon hazelnut extract
    • ¼ teaspoon stevia extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat waffle iron to medium high. Preheat oven to 200F and place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together hazelnut meal, protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut flour and sweetener.
    • Whisk in eggs, yogurt, hazelnut oil, hazelnut extract and stevia until well combined.
    • Grease waffle iron if necessary and pour ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter into each section of the iron.
    • Close the lid and cook until browned and crisp. Gently remove and transfer to prepared baking sheet in oven to keep warn
    • Repeat with remaining batter.
    • Top with whipped cream, butter, berries, chopped hazelnuts, sugar-free syrup, whatever you desire.

    Notes

    Serves 6. Each serving has 11g of carbs and 4g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 7 g.
    Other nutritional info: 257 Calories; 19g Fat (61.5% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 159mg Cholesterol; 73mg Sodium.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Waffles – Low Carb and Gluten-Free
    Amount Per Serving (1 waffle)
    Calories 257 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Cholesterol 257mg86%
    Sodium 73mg3%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Protein 16g32%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Deborah says

      October 14, 2020 at 8:10 am

      Hey
      Do you taste coconut in the recipe? Can I omit it or sub it with almond flour or oat flour? Is hazelnut extract necessary? Same for hazelnut oil?
      Also can i use 8 egg whites instead of 4 full eggs?
      Can i replace thé greek yogurt with hazelnut milk or almond yogurt?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 14, 2020 at 8:18 am

        You’re basically asking to create a whole new recipe so I can’t really help. I tested the recipe with these ingredients.

        Reply
    2. Meg says

      May 21, 2018 at 7:31 am

      If I omit the hazelnut do I still need to have the hazelnut meal to get the right texture? If I don’t use the hazelnut, any idea how it changes the nutrition information?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 21, 2018 at 8:28 am

        Yes, you need the hazelnut meal or some sort of nut meal.

        Reply
    3. Helena says

      February 18, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      Yum. Can’t wait to try these waffles. Chocolate hazelnut is my favorite flavor. And I love your photos. Those family photos are really special, you did a great job.

      Reply
    4. Edwina | Kitchen Appliances says

      February 09, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Beautiful photos. My children would love these waffles for breakfast. They look so delicious. I’m not sure that I will ever be able to make my waffles look as perfect as yours but at least they should taste good!

      Reply
    5. Ben says

      November 02, 2016 at 7:49 am

      i came for a recipe, not pictures of your kids

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 02, 2016 at 8:11 am

        Well aren’t you lucky, then, because you get both! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Giselle says

      October 18, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      Is there a substitute for the Greek yogurt? Possibly using coconut cream? These look so delicious.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 19, 2016 at 6:49 am

        That’s certainly worth a try!

        Reply
    7. Cameron Hooper says

      May 22, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      Hello,

      I included your recipe in a list of 33 different healthy breakfast recipes. I hope you don’t mind the link back to your website :). If you are not ok with it, just let me know and I will take it down: http://hbhcoaching.com/33-healthy-breakfast-ideas-to-kickstart-your-day/

      Be well & Be Happy,

      Cameron Hooper

      Reply
    8. Jennifer says

      August 12, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      Hi Carolyn! I finally finished up the post and filled in the pictures! Check it out whenever you’d like 🙂

      Reply
    9. Ellie says

      March 01, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      Hi there
      I realize it would add some calories and such but is there a way to get away with not buying those 2 special sweeteners? I have access to the grocery store sweeteners, but a tight budget.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 01, 2014 at 8:44 pm

        What sweetener would you prefer to use?

        Reply
    10. Susan Hayes says

      November 04, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      Carolyn,
      Made these for supper last night – delicious, filling and my glucose reading this AM was beautiful to behold. Being new to this low carb ingredient baking I do have a question. The batter was quite thick. I use extra large eggs and even added about a Tbl of almond milk but still the batter seemed very thick and I barely got 4 waffles from the recipe. I double checked myself and didn’t leave anything out (’cause that happens!), I’m thinking it might be the type go chocolate whey I used (MRM brand -we live in a small town, not a lot of choice), Would you recommend thinning the batter with more almond milk, a little more oil, another egg or doing something else to get those waffles a bit lighter and fluffier?

      I can and do experiment but if your greater experience offers a sure fire fix I will gratefully accept it. Thanks!

      Reply
    11. Susan Hayes says

      November 04, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      Carolyn,
      Made these for supper last night – delicious, filling and my glucose reading this AM was beautiful to behold. Being new to this low carb ingredient baking I do have a question. The batter was quite thick. I use extra large eggs and even added about a Tbl of almond milk but still the batter seemed very thick and I barely got 4 waffles from the recipe. I double checked myself and didn’t leave anything out (’cause that happens!), I’m thinking it might be the type go chocolate whey I used (MRM brand -we live in a small town, not a lot of choice), Would you recommend thinning the batter with more almond milk, a little more oil, another egg or doing something else to get those waffles a bit lighter and fluffier?

      I can and do experiment but if your greater experience offers a sure fire fix I will gratefully accept it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 04, 2013 at 1:20 pm

        I think you might be right, the brand of protein could make a big difference. They may have some sort of thickener in theirs. Not sure…but yes, I think you could thin it out with more almond milk and maybe a bit more oil. My guess is that it will still hold together well, even without an egg. The protein makes it rise well anyway.

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    12. Donna says

      August 28, 2013 at 9:36 am

      STUNNING photography…your portraiture is absolutely “top”….

      Celia is equally stunning …simply love that choice of name for and wish I would have thought of it at the time of naming the babes!…My husband thought of Cecelia…but I actually like “Celia” more!…I hope to find that very deep cavity waffler in Europe…do you think it might be available in France? Here, the waffle irons are generally much shallower.

      Thank you for this winner on all fronts…nutritious, delicious with major eye/texture appeal! This is a must attempt brunch item…coming soon to our very table!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 28, 2013 at 9:40 am

        Thanks, Donna. No idea whether you can get the deep waffle iron in France. Here, they typically call it a Belgian Waffle maker.

        Reply
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