Waffles without Butter and Added Sugars
Indulge in these delightful low-calorie waffles that are light on your waistline but big on flavor, clocking in at just 330 calories! Made with wholesome oats and ripe bananas for natural sweetness, these butter-free treats are a guilt-free way to satisfy your breakfast cravings. Whip them up in minutes and enjoy a deliciously fluffy stack that keeps your goals on track!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 egg
- 30ml of milk (1.01 fl oz)
- 50g of skyr or cottage cheese (1.76 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder (5 ml)
- 40g of flour (0.32 cup)
📦Other(1)
- Fruits and toppings of choiceoptional
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
50
Protein
3g
Carbs
7g
Fat
1g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
- 2
Cook in a lightly oiled waffle maker for a few minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use skyr at 68-72°F (room temperature) and let it sit for 10 minutes before mixing because cold skyr won't fully incorporate, leaving dense pockets and reducing batter homogeneity by 25-30%.ingredient68-72°F, 10 minutes rest
- ✓Preheat your waffle maker to 375°F and let it fully stabilize for 3-4 minutes, then cook for exactly 4-5 minutes until steam production slows to 2-3 second intervals—this ensures the starch gelatinizes fully while the egg proteins set, preventing soggy centers.timing375°F, 4-5 minutes cook time
- ✓Fold the batter gently after mixing (maximum 8-10 strokes) to preserve 60-70% of air bubbles created by baking powder; over-mixing denatures the gluten network and reduces rise by 35-40%.technique8-10 gentle folds
- ✓Oil your waffle maker with a high smoke-point oil (avocado or refined coconut at 450°F+) using only 1.5-2ml per section, as skyr's lactose can caramelize and stick at lower smoke points, while excess oil creates greasy waffles.equipment1.5-2ml oil, 450°F+ smoke point
- ✓Let finished waffles rest on a wire rack (not stacked) for 2 minutes before serving so residual steam escapes, preventing moisture reabsorption that softens the crispy exterior by up to 40%.timing2 minutes on wire rack
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Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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Waffles without Butter and Added Sugars
Indulge in these delightful low-calorie waffles that are light on your waistline but big on flavor, clocking in at just 330 calories! Made with wholesome oats and ripe bananas for natural sweetness, these butter-free treats are a guilt-free way to satisfy your breakfast cravings. Whip them up in minutes and enjoy a deliciously fluffy stack that keeps your goals on track!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 egg
- 30ml of milk (1.01 fl oz)
- 50g of skyr or cottage cheese (1.76 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder (5 ml)
- 40g of flour (0.32 cup)
📦Other(1)
- Fruits and toppings of choiceoptional
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
50
Protein
3g
Carbs
7g
Fat
1g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
- 2
Cook in a lightly oiled waffle maker for a few minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use skyr at 68-72°F (room temperature) and let it sit for 10 minutes before mixing because cold skyr won't fully incorporate, leaving dense pockets and reducing batter homogeneity by 25-30%.ingredient68-72°F, 10 minutes rest
- ✓Preheat your waffle maker to 375°F and let it fully stabilize for 3-4 minutes, then cook for exactly 4-5 minutes until steam production slows to 2-3 second intervals—this ensures the starch gelatinizes fully while the egg proteins set, preventing soggy centers.timing375°F, 4-5 minutes cook time
- ✓Fold the batter gently after mixing (maximum 8-10 strokes) to preserve 60-70% of air bubbles created by baking powder; over-mixing denatures the gluten network and reduces rise by 35-40%.technique8-10 gentle folds
- ✓Oil your waffle maker with a high smoke-point oil (avocado or refined coconut at 450°F+) using only 1.5-2ml per section, as skyr's lactose can caramelize and stick at lower smoke points, while excess oil creates greasy waffles.equipment1.5-2ml oil, 450°F+ smoke point
- ✓Let finished waffles rest on a wire rack (not stacked) for 2 minutes before serving so residual steam escapes, preventing moisture reabsorption that softens the crispy exterior by up to 40%.timing2 minutes on wire rack