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As I recently wrote in a blog post called “What to Do When the Scale Stops Moving“, I’ve been more mindful of my calorie intake lately. In practical Trim Healthy Mama terms, this means that I’ve been trying to include more Fuel Pull recipes into my repertoire. Some of you may be looking at me skeptically and saying, “Nope! I don’t want to feel deprived!” Think again. There ain’t nothin’ wrong with Fuel Pulls when they taste like this Strawberry Shortcake Waffle. Trust me on this one. You will not regret it.
Slightly crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, this Fuel Pull waffle has the perfect waffle texture. As far as flavor, it reminds me of a Nilla wafer thanks to a hearty dash of vanilla extract. The texture helps with that image, too. To keep the waffle in Fuel Pull mode (with no significant sources of carbs or fats), I top it with low-fat cottage cheese for a good dose of protein and creaminess as well as some sliced strawberries. A small squirt of fat-free Reddi-wip is OK too.
If you want a THM:S meal, feel free to add a dollop of homemade whipped cream sweetened with a low-glycemic sweetener such as THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder.
This waffle was so good that I tried it out on a friend who was visiting for the weekend. There were no leftovers. I’m planning to make a multiple-serve version of this recipe eventually. It’s that good! As much confidence as I have in my own culinary abilities (*snort*), I was surprised at the texture of these waffles. I really do love waffles, and if I ever have leftovers, I freeze them then pop them into the toaster on the “Frozen” setting when I want to heat them up. Reheating in the toaster makes them even crispier.
Need more Fuel Pull recipe ideas? Click here for a picture index of my Fuel Pull recipes!
Are you a fan of waffles? You may want to try
- PB&J Protein Waffle (also Fuel Pull!)
- Cheater “Sourdough” Waffles (a budget-friendly crispy waffle that uses regular ol’ whole wheat flour and a simple process to turn it into a THM-friendly recipe)
- Chocolate Waffles for Two
To see all my waffle recipes (yep, there’s more!), click here.
As always, check out the Notes section of the recipe for extra info. Check out the links in and below the recipe to see the products I use and recommend. Some of the links included in the recipe and blog post are affiliate links, which means that if you make purchases through these links, I make a small commission to help defray the costs of running this blog (at no extra charge to you). Thanks for your help!
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- Starting THM
- my recipe index
- my recipes grouped by fuel type, allergy info, and theme
- all my strawberry recipes
- all my Fuel Pull recipes
- 3 T. Briana's Baking Mix*
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ⅛ tsp. xanthan gum
- 1/16 tsp. salt
- 1/16 tsp. (2 doonks) THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder
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- 3 T. egg whites
- 2 T. low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 T. water
- Hearty dash vanilla extract
- Sliced strawberries
- Low-fat cottage cheese
- Squirt of Reddi-wip
- Homemade sweetened whipped cream (This makes the waffle a THM:S.)
- Whisk the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix again. Bake in a greased waffle iron until slightly crispy on the outside. Top with your choice of toppings and enjoy!
My baking mix is a Fuel Pull in controlled amounts such as I used in this recipe. However, if you want to stay in Fuel Pull mode, keep any additional fats to a minimum.
Suggested products:
- Briana’s Baking Mix
- THM Baking Blend
- Xanthan gum (Amazon)
- Xanthan Gum (iHerb)
- THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder
How many grams of carbs are there per waffle?
Hi Mary! I don’t usually calculate nutrition info on my recipes since the healthy eating lifestyle I follow doesn’t require it (Trim Healthy Mama), but MyFitnessPal is a super easy way to find nutrition facts! If you sign up for an account, under the Recipes tab there’s a place where you can just add the link to a recipe and it will pull up the ingredients for you to confirm, then generate the nutritional info! 🙂
Finally! 🙂 THIS is the ONE! I have always LOVED waffles but was finding it difficult to find a good replacement after becoming a THM Mama. The texture & flavor are awesome in your recipe!
Yay! That’s what I like to hear! I’m so glad you liked it.
Freaking yum! Finally, something low carb AND low fat! I used my own homemade THM blend, and added liquid vanilla sucralose as well… also used blended up cottage cheese instead of yogurt – this turned out super duper delicious! What are the macros?
I’m glad you liked it! I don’t usually calculate nutritional information because THM doesn’t require it and I embrace that freedom, but you’re welcome to put the link into MyFitnessPal to find out. 🙂 You may want to take into account the changes you made for a more exact calculation, though.
For some reason these didn’t turn out for me. I oiled up my waffle iron and they still stuck terribly. I ended up just using the batter to make pancakes but those stuck, too.
What kind of oil are you using? I use an olive oil spray which works great, but I’ve heard that coconut oil doesn’t work quite as well. I’m sorry they didn’t turn out for you! That’s frustrating!
Mine stuck too, used spray ghee… used a looooot more and the laat one didnt stick as bad
This was super tasty! I did end up adding an extra dash of vanilla, even though my first was pretty “hearty.” I might measure next time to see how much I ended up adding!
I am “shopping for” a waffle iron. What kind do you have?
It’s just a nonstick Walmart find. 🙂 Nothing special. It’s not a Belgian-style waffle maker.
What exactly is the xanthan gum for? Just curious!
It improves the texture of things made with non-glutinous flours. Smooths it out a bit and adds structure.
Love your waffle recipes!!!!
Holy mooooooly, does this look delicious. Love the breakfast/dessert combo- always a good way to wake up! 😉 Gotta try this soon!
I didn’t want to drag my waffle iron out this morning, so I fried this on my cast iron skillet like a pancake. Not the same texture, but great taste! One day when I don’t have so much going on I’ll do it as a waffle. Looking forward to a multi serving recipe.
Briana- My math is horrid & I always have problems converting from pure stevia to the Pyure that I use (it’s equivalent to Gentle Sweet). Can you tell me the proper conversion please?
According to this sweetener conversion chart (https://media.trimhealthymama.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/05/07222306/THM.Sweetener-Conversion-Chart.pdf), you’ll probably need about 2 tablespoons, but that seems pretty high to me. I’d start with a teaspoon or two, then increase from there, but then I like my stuff not so sweet. 🙂 Just taste and adjust.
Hi Stacy- I’m sure you figured it out, but you would use 2 tsp of Pyure since it acts like super sweet.
Is there something I can sub for this: 2 T. low-fat Greek yogurt. I don’t have that or cottage cheese on hand. Sour cream?
The sour cream will work to substitute for the Greek yogurt (if it’s full fat sour cream, your waffle will be in THM:S territory). However, it’s not a protein source like the cottage cheese is, so I recommend adding some extra protein of some sort with your waffle. You’ll probably want some sugar-free syrup on your waffle if you don’t have the cottage cheese for topping. 🙂
Thank you, Briana, for the strawberry shortcake waffle recipe. It was lovely. Your brilliant recipes help keep me on track. Thank you for sharing!
Yay! I finally found a THM waffle my kids liked!! I did replace the dash of vanilla for a dash of maple extract. Thanks!
Brianna,
I love your recipes but an frustrated that I can’t print them. I am using an I pad. Any suggestions?
You don’t see a print button near the top of the recipe below? That’s odd. I’ve never used an iPad so I’m not sure what to tell you; it shows up on both computer and mobile for me. Maybe try a different browser?
The print button shows up but when I go to print in either safari or google there is no content to print. Find this on several of your recipes. Would enjoy easier access to your recipes since they are very good.
I’m sorry I don’t know what to tell you! I’m not able to replicate the problem here on my end. Aside from another browser, the only solution I can think of would be to try it on another device and see if that works.
I have had the same issue but just retry and it always works. not your site it is the browsers fault