Boost your next breakfast with a generous dose of protein, antioxidants, and fiber with our Blueberry Lemon Protein Waffles. This gorgeous stack is secretly filled with nutrition despite how decadent these waffles may seem. They’re also delicious thanks to the use of real blueberries, nutty oat flour and flax seeds, real vanilla, and creamy Lifeway Kefir used in the batter of this recipe.
Blueberry lemon is a quintessential flavor combination for spring, so we felt it was our culinary duty to pay homage to this flavor duo and use it in one of everyone’s favorite morning meals. Waffles can be nutritious when you make them with better-for-you ingredients, and with Lifeway Kefir in the batter, you can be sure every stack is packed with protein. The cream topping in this recipe is made with our kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, another source of high-quality protein, along with calcium for healthy bones and muscles.
Blueberries are rich in polyphenols, a class of compounds with antioxidant properties that also act as prebiotic fuel for the microbiome. Blueberries are also a natural source of fiber and are one of nature’s healthiest fruits you can enjoy all year round. Lemon provides vitamin C and balances the sweetness of the recipe while accentuating the other flavors used here. So what are you waiting for? Warm up the waffle iron, because breakfast just got better!
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 wafflesIngredients
For the Waffles:
- 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 2 tbsp. ground flax seed (meal)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30 grams)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- *or you can use any of our other whole milk or lowfat varieties of kefir
- 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- coconut or olive oil cooking spray for the waffle iron
For the Lemon Cream Topping:
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 tbsp. additional Lifeway Kefir
- zest of a lemon
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- a light drizzle of additional pure maple syrup or honey, about 1-2 tbsp.
Garnishes:
additional fresh blueberries or other fruits of choice
Directions
- For the Waffles: Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly spray with coconut or olive oil cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, flax seed meal, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, 1 cup of Lifeway Kefir, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour 1/4 the batter onto the waffle iron and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. This recipe should make about 4 waffles, but it may vary depending on the size of your waffle maker.
- Make the Lemon Cream Topping: Blend or whisk Lifeway Farmer Cheese and 2 tbsp. Lifeway Kefir with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and pure maple syrup or raw honey until smooth and pourable. This is easiest if you use a blender or food processor.
- Once the waffles are done, top them with the Lemon Cream Topping, and then sprinkle on additional fresh blueberries and/or other fruits if desired. Enjoy!
