Meal Prep Chocolate Protein Waffles
A rich chocolate protein waffle made with a hearty waffle mix, organic plant-based protein, and omega-3 rich seeds. These freezer-friendly waffles crisp up beautifully in a waffle maker and are perfect for a quick, energizing breakfast.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Mary + Lila
Mary created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the Waffle Maker: Turn on your Ninja waffle maker to your preferred set…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat the Waffle Maker
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Preheat the Waffle Maker
Preheat the Waffle Maker: Turn on your Ninja waffle maker to your preferred setting (medium-high is recommended for a crisp exterior) and let it fully heat up.
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Whisk the Dry Ingredients
Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the waffle/pancake mix, chocolate protein powder, and ground flax-chia seed blend until thoroughly combined.
Look for: thoroughly combined
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Add the Wet Ingredients
Add the Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the egg and almond milk. Mix until the batter is just combined and no large pockets of dry flour remain. Let the batter sit for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Look for: the batter is just combined and no large pockets of dry flour remain
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Bake the Waffles
Bake the Waffles: Pour half of the batter into the preheated waffle maker. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the steam stops escaping and the waffle is golden and crisp.
Look for: the steam stops escaping and the waffle is golden and crisp
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Repeat
Repeat: Remove the first waffle carefully and set aside. Repeat the process with the remaining batter to make the second waffle.
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Serve or Freeze
Serve or Freeze: Serve warm immediately with a light pat of butter if desired. To freeze for meal prep, let the waffles cool completely on a wire rack for 15 minutes before wrapping them individually and storing them in a freezer bag.
Allow: 15 minutes
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