Choosing what to have for breakfast can determine how you feel for the rest of the day. High protein meals featuring ingredients like salmon, avocado and eggs can leave you feeling energised and ready to tackle any challenge. On the other hand, sugary meals, like pancakes or waffles, might give you a momentary boost. But, they will inevitably lead to a sugar crash that is unforgiving as the day goes on.
Does it have to be this way, though? Do you have to sacrifice those breakfast comforts you love for the sake of feeling good? Do you have to even potentially skip breakfast to avoid the impacts that foods, like waffles, pancakes, and some cereals, can have on your body?
We absolutely do not think so!
For us, it's never been about neglecting your favourite foods or shutting out comfort items for the sake of a diet. That's one sure way to fail! Instead, it's about making an ingredient shift, allowing you a comfort breakfast that still tastes amazing, but that loves your body back.
Our High Protein Beetroot Latte Pink Waffles are proof of this.
Why Is Beetroot Great For Breakfast?
Drinking or consuming beetroot in the morning is highly beneficial as it is packed with natural dietary nitrates that convert to nitric oxide. Put simply, this helps boost blood flow to kickstart your heart, boost energy, clear brain fog and support great blood pressure, right from the moment you wake up!
Consuming it frequently is also fantastic for helping to keep your body as free as possible from harmful toxins, which can otherwise make you unwell.
If you exercise in the morning, consuming beetroot will also aid recovery, improve stamina and help you boost your endurance so you can train harder, break records and become your best self!
That's not all, however! Beetroot is also rich in acids that help break down food and reduce bloating. This makes it phenomenal for nurturing your gut microbiome and supporting great digestive health, which can, in turn, help you lose weight naturally (when consumed alongside a great diet).
Do I really need to consume high-protein foods?
Depending on your fitness goals, muscle-building goals and lifestyle, you may not need to consume a diet that is exceedingly high in protein. However, adequate daily protein is still necessary for cell growth, repair and function. Starting your day with a high-protein meal helps ensure that you don't miss out on your regular requirements in your other meals. Plus, it ensures you're fueled and ready to go from the moment you wake up.
Always consider your lifestyle, your intake requirements and how you're feeling overall when determining the best diet and balance for you.
But I thought waffles were unhealthy?
Like all food, the waffles you consume are only as good or bad as the ingredients that are in them. You can consume a salad that is packed with sugar and unhealthy dressings, just as you can consume a nutritious cookie filled with fuel-boosting ingredients. It's not the food itself that 'does damage,' but how it is prepared.
Our recipe below is prepared with ingredients that are meant to nourish and replenish your body. But, as always, remember that portion sizes need to remain controlled and that moderation is key.
Mix this breakfast on rotation with eggs, toast, cereals, oatmeal and muesli to reap the full benefits throughout your week.
Onto The Recipe
The Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats (blended into flour) or GF oat flour
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavoured protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
- 1–2 tsp beetroot latte powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
The Method
- Blend oats until fine like flour (if not using pre-made oat flour).
- In a bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, yoghurt, milk, beetroot latte powder, vanilla, and sweetener.
- Pour wet into dry and mix until smooth.
- Let sit 3–5 minutes so oats absorb liquid (important for fluffiness).
- Heat the waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- Pour batter in and cook until crisp outside and fluffy inside (about 3–5 mins depending on machine).
- Top with your favourite fruits
- Enjoy!
