High-Protein Matcha Waffles

When I decided I wanted to try my hand at matcha waffles, I was a little bit nervous. The earthy, slightly bitter flavor seemed like it would clash with the sweet, fluffy texture I love in waffles.

I’m not personally a matcha drinker, but I can’t deny its popularity, so I really wanted to make this one work.

“Why make matcha waffles if you don’t like matcha,” you might be wondering. Well, because I the idea of nailing a beautiful green waffle was honestly too tempting for me to pass up.

After one bite of these high-protein matcha waffles, I knew I had a winner. Not only that, but I don’t think my kitchen has ever smelled so good. Seriously.

These matcha waffles taste like your favorite matcha latte transformed into the perfect breakfast, complete with 19 grams of protein to start your day off right.

Why These Matcha Waffles Work So Well

The secret to these waffles is using my PEScience protein waffle mix as the base. I spent months perfecting this mix to create something that tastes incredible with just water added- no complicated ingredients needed.

The protein mix already has the perfect balance of sweetness and texture built in. Even if you don’t typically eat “protein” food, I promise these taste as good as any regular waffles you’ve had.

Here’s what I learned about working with matcha: not all matcha powder is created equally, so you want to make sure you choose the right one.

I bought a “culinary grade” matcha powder, which has a slightly bitter umami flavor and a bright green color. It’s specifically designed for cooking and baking, which is obviously what we want here.

The matcha powder on its own is quite bitter, which is why this recipe calls for additional sweetener beyond what’s already in the waffle mix to help balance it out.

I use about 2 teaspoons of matcha powder per serving, which gives you that beautiful green color and authentic matcha flavor without being overpowering. You can use less matcha powder if you prefer, but this strikes the right balance.

Truly all you’ll need is waffle mix, matcha powder, and sweetener. That’s it!

Once those ingredients are combined, all you have to do is add water until you have a thick, smooth waffle batter.

If it’s too thick, add a tablespoon more water. If it’s too thin, let it sit for a minute to allow the protein mix to absorb the liquid and it should be just fine.

Level-Up Your Matcha Waffles

While these waffles already pack 19 grams of protein, you can easily bump that number higher by swapping the water for milk. This adds about 5-8 more grams of protein depending on which type of milk you choose.

If you want to change the flavor profile, you can also use oat milk to make these taste closer to your morning oat milk matcha latte.

And of course, don’t sleep on the optional matcha honey topping in this recipe. It takes these waffles from good to absolutely incredible.

Whisking matcha powder directly into honey creates this smooth, vibrant green drizzle that intensifies the matcha flavor. It’s like adding a matcha glaze that soaks into the waffle pockets.

If honey isn’t your thing, these waffles are fantastic with maple syrup, fresh berries, or even a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra protein.

More Protein-Packed Breakfast Recipes to Explore

If you love breakfast as much as I do, you’re in luck. I have plenty of high-protein breakfast recipes here on the blog to help you hit your protein goals and make you look forward to waking up in the morning.

Here are some of my favorites:

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