Trail Mix Power Waffle – Sweet, Crunchy, and Packed with Good Stuff
This is a bonus waffle I’ve made before, but tonight I’m bringing it back with my signature style. It’s got sweetness, crunch, and that power-packed nutrition I aim for every night. Think of it like a comfort waffle snack, or pre workout boost.
Waffle Ingredients
1 cup oat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
4 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 and 1/2 cups milk or almond milk
2 eggs or egg replacer
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Add-Ins (Mix into batter)
1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons chopped dried fruit
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional but highly recommended)
Let batter rest 5 to 10 minutes before cooking. Cook until golden and crisp.
Optional Topping
Warm nut butter drizzle or a dollop of plain yogurt
My Waffle Philosophy
Look, I’m not a nutritionist. Everything I do here is just me figuring stuff out, with the help of Google, a ridiculous amount of hospital handouts, and a whole year of feeding tubes after losing my esophagus (plus some other bits) to cancer. Now I’m here, still kicking, and learning more about food than I ever wanted to.
Every night, I’m in the kitchen making a nutrient-packed, high protein waffle that fuels my whole day. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m having a damn good time cooking again, and if you’re watching, maybe you’ll pick up some healthy eating tips, meal prep ideas, or gut friendly recipes along the way.
And just in case you were wondering, I also drink a daily fresh juice made from three ingredients, a high protein shake, and I take vitamins to support my overall health. But always check with your doctor for what’s right for your body. This is just my way of living.
Why I Eat a Power Waffle Every Day
I make a completely new waffle every night, always packed with whole grains, plant based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Some are high protein waffles for muscle recovery, some focus on gut health and digestion, and every once in a while I throw in a comfort food waffle or a dessert inspired recipe because balance matters.
A different Power Waffle every day means my body gets everything it needs without eating the same boring thing over and over. I’m fueling my body with whole foods while keeping my gut happy, my energy steady, and my muscles strong.
But this isn’t just about food. It’s about building a sustainable lifestyle. My Waffle Philosophy is about more than just eating. It’s about self care, mindful eating, and long term health. Cooking for myself, staying accountable, and making sure I show up for me.
By doing this show, I get to enjoy my kitchen, not just with my friends, but with all of you. At the end of the day, this is for me. But if you get something out of it too, even better.