Red Velvet Waffles that are actually good for you, and all natural colouring from beetroot powder (no sugary, syrupy, artificial pre-made mixes here)!

Packed with fibre, protein and healthy fats, these waffles make a nutritious start to the day, but also a delicious sweet treat. Drizzled with moreish vegan Cream ‘Cheese’ Glaze, this is a recipe you’ll be making over and over again.

I use the Vegan and Organic Raw Cacao Protein from Activated Nutrients, which gives these waffles a rich, chocolatey flavour.

Healthy Red Velvet Protein Waffles

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Waffles

• 1 1/2 cups white spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour (180g)
• 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder (45g) (Activated Nutrients Daily Protein Cacao)
• 1/3 cup raw cacao powder or cocoa powder (35g)
• 2 1/2 tbsp beetroot powder (18g)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (450g)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup (90g)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (35g)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional 1/4 cup dark choc chips

Cream Cheese Sauce

• 1/2 cup cashew pieces, soaked for several hours, drained and rinsed (80g)
• 3/4 cup plain unsweetened soy or coconut yogurt or greek yoghurt if not vegan (170g)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• squeeze of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup almond milk