Easy and satisfying keto breakfast idea! Try these keto pumpkin waffles made with protein powder. They are delicious and filling, and a perfect low carb fall breakfast.
It’s a busy week and you want a proper breakfast to help fuel you through your day. Bonus points if that breakfast is low carb and full of protein. Double bonus points if that breakfast can be made ahead for quick and easy meals.
Well, look no further than these keto protein waffles, my friends. Triple bonus points that they are pumpkin spice flavored, for a delicious low carb fall breakfast!
My friends over at Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs asked me to come up with a delicious low carb breakfast recipe. I do love their eggs, and I think I love their mission even more.
They really are all about animal welfare. These eggs are more than just “cage free” (a term which is misleading since these hens don’t necessarily spend time outdoors). Pete and Gerry’s takes the mission of producing Certified Humane free range eggs very seriously, and the hens truly have access to the outdoors, to scratch around in open pastures and just do their good old hen thing.
Now of course I could have come up with a million low carb breakfast recipes. I love eggs fried, scrambled, poached, soft-boiled, as omelets, in breakfast casserole, breakfast pizza, egg muffins, etc. The possibilities for eggs are virtually endless.
But I had to pick something, right? And protein waffles are always a good choice.
Eggs are a great source of protein on their own, of course. But waffles made with good organic eggs and some added protein powder can help fill you up and fuel you through your busy morning.
How to Make Keto Protein Waffles
Use your blender: The batter for these keto pumpkin waffles is extra easy to whip up in a blender. You can just do it in a bowl, but the batter comes together faster and is more cohesive when blended.
Use good fresh eggs: You want this breakfast to be truly healthy, right? Then do yourself a favor and steer clear of the factory farm eggs. Go organic and free-range wherever possible. Better for you, better for the hens, better for the environment.
For the protein powder: You can use whey protein or some veggie based protein powders. But don’t use collagen protein in this recipe. I tried that first and I nearly killed my waffle maker! It stuck to the two sides and pulled apart as I opened the waffle iron. No joke, I spent 20 minutes cleaning the darn thing.
Use your favorite low carb sweetener: Almost anything should work here, from erythritol to stevia.
Can’t find pumpkin pie spice? No worries, you can simply add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon of cloves or nutmeg.
Can you make protein waffles ahead?
These Pumpkin Spice Protein Waffles really are a great choice for meal prep, since they are easily made ahead.
The waffles last well in both the fridge and the freezer. For the fridge, simply stack the waffles in a covered container. For the freezer, you want to flash freeze them first by laying them out on a cookie sheet and freezing until solid. Then place in container or freezer bag.
To reheat, you will want to let the frozen waffles thaw first. Then you can heat them in a toaster oven and breakfast is ready. They get extra crispy when reheated this way, but do be warned that the microwave can make them softer.
I made a double batch and we ate them all week. The kids loved them! You can click over to the full recipe here:
Keto Pumpkin Protein Waffles
Makes 4 waffles. Each waffle has:
Calories: 277
Total fat: 19.67g
Carbohydrate: 7.32g
Total dietary fiber: 2.65g
Protein: 17.92g
colleen says
The link to the recipe does not work
Carolyn says
Sorry, it’s fixed now!
Kim says
still doesn’t work!
Carolyn says
Yes, actually it does. I just clicked on it and went straight to the recipe.
Michelle says
Here is the direct link:
https://www.peteandgerrys.com/egg-recipes/pumpkin-spice-protein-waffles
Carolyn says
Apologies, it’s fixed.
Julie says
I am looking forward to making these. Have never made waffles before! I am having a hard time finding unflavored protein power though. Can only find chocolate or vanilla everywhere.
Carolyn says
You can use vanilla, just leave out the additional vanilla and go lightly on the sweetener (flavoured protein powder tends to be sweetened).
Linda A. says
In the absence of a waffle iron, can pancakes be made from this batter instead?
Carolyn says
You should be able to!
Mandy says
Thanks for sharing, shall be making them this weekend for our weekend treat 🙂
Trang says
I agree with the above comment on how it’s hard to find unflavored protein powder but you’re right, vanilla is totally fine! Love!
Dawn B says
I found “Keto Collagen” by Ancient Nutrition. It is not flavored and the Whole Foods near me sells it. I put it in my coffee. Yum!
Mallory Lanz says
I love freezing pancakes and waffles for easy breakfasts and I’m always looking for new flavors. Thanks for a fun fall flavor.
Anna says
We loved these waffles! They are so easy to make and delicious!
Eden says
I will never feel guilty for eating waffles in the morning now! These were SO good! Packed with protein and just delicious. Can’t wait to make them again!
Sara says
These are fantastic!! My friend and I were just saying we wanted to switch up our keto breakfast from all eggs. Thanks!
Carol says
Carolyn, I always know I can trust your recipes to work. When I look for low carb recipes, so many times they just don’t work out well. Yours always do! I can trust that there are no typos or misprints. I can usually find a recipe on your website for something I want to make. You’ve already thought of the yummy thing I’m trying to make low carb! So, thank you for all your dedication and effort!
Carolyn says
Thank you. There are sometimes typos, to be honest, but I try to correct them as quickly as possible.
Karen says
Will egg white protein work? These look great!
Carolyn says
I’m really not sure. It may make them pretty rubbery.
Linke says
Carolyn,
I am a long time user of your recipes because they have always worked so well. However, this one came out extremely thick. I was surprised that I needed to let the batter rest and thicken since it was already non pourable. My printout of the recipe shows no liquids other than 3 eggs and 2 tablespoons of butter. There are no other liquid ingredients? I even used extra large eggs since that is what I had. Thanks in advance.
Carolyn says
No, no other liquids, because pumpkin puree is itself very wet and adds moisture to this recipe. What kind/brand of protein powder did you use? I’ve had several people make these already and not had any issue.
Arlene Wise says
So excited to have found you!! I’m new to Keto and have ordered and received a few cookbooks before learning about you. I purchased a small DASH waffle maker, but photos of your waffles look quite a bit larger. Could you recommend a waffle maker, please?
Carolyn says
I have this one: https://amzn.to/2nwNYUC
Scarlet says
I love Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs! I get those all the time. These pumpkin waffles look amazing. Can’t wait to try them!
Lisa says
What is the syrup you are pouring over the waffles in tbe video? Thanks!
Carolyn says
There isn’t a video for this recipe. But I think the best syrup is the all-u-lose one (made with allulose) as it tastes the most like real maple syrup to me. https://amzn.to/33x1WFA
Elita in L.A. says
Any ideas on how to crisp up the texture of these waffles? The flavor is great, but mine came out soft and pancake like no matter how long they cooked and despite trying to toast them in the toaster oven after.
Carolyn says
Hmmm, honestly not sure since mine were crisp. It could be your waffle iron. You could try putting them in a low temperature oven for a bit to dry them out.
Edith says
Just made the pumpkin waffles. Delicious! The family loves them. Plan to make a double batch for the week.
Beth says
Can you make this without the protein powder?
Carolyn says
No… because they are protein waffles and it’s part of the structure.
Bess Fredette says
These are the best waffles I have ever tasted! They are a little time consuming but worth it in the end!