Why have I not heard even so much as a whisper about protein waffles?

Why did no warning bells go off in my head week after week when I'd stroll by them in the grocery store and they always seemed to be in high demand?

I thought, surely by now someone would have made it to Reddit to complain about them, so I never counted on them tasting so nasty.

It said cinammon, there was not even a hint of flavor. The texture of wet cardboard, what I bought as a treat for 2 - 3x the price of regular waffles I will now have to throw away the rest. I was sold a pack of lies, and I frankly don't have anyone to blame but myself.

I never knew of this subreddit, I should have checked here, but if I went to Reddit to ask about every item I try, it'll take me 4 hours to finish my grocery shopping.

First prototype… what do you think?

I love waffles and always dreamed of being able to make the same waffles as the professional ones I'm used to. I understood that the material makes the difference, and cast iron is perfect because the temperature stays constant when your add the paste.

I found some recommendations: Vevor (not cast iron, not the exact same dimensions as professional waffles I'm used to), Frifri or Lagrange premium (both have a coating).

So I looked at professional waffle makers, and Royal Catering easily appeared in my researched, but they also have a coating (and I saw a photo from one guy who has his coating dismantling on his waffles, probably because it was a bad batch, but he also didn't get a satisfactory answer from Royal Catering). Krampouz is a French brand that makes very good waffle makers but it's really expensive (around 1000€).

And then I found what I was looking for: the GGM werj2:

- Its waffles have the exact dimensions than the ones I'm used to

- Cast iron only (so seasoning is required), no coating

- Electric (1,6kW for two waffles)

- Can turn 180 degree to help spreading the paste

I bought it for 180€, tax and shipping included (it's currently almost at a 50% discount) which is actually not much more expensive than the Lagrange one (160€). They were actually a bit confused that I bought it for personal use and not as a business, but I paid the VAT and they sent it in France from Germany (the power outlet are compatible so no adaptation needed).

Trust pilot doesn't show a good image of this company, but most had a problem with delivery and the waffle maker technology seems simple enough to me to be considered safe no matter what (especially if there isn't any coating that could be badly applied).

I dmed someone who was looking for something similar, and he told me he actually looked for such a waffle maker but didn't find any, and so he suggested that I posted it somewhere. So here it is!

I was crushed last Saturday after my 13yo Waring double waffle maker finally fell apart beyond repair. I've know of this machine for some time and audibly gasped in from of my wife when I saw the listing price while scouring the FB marketplace. I had to drive 60 miles each way to get it, but I'm pleased with the find.

It's been more of a learning curve than I expected figuring out how much mix to pour in, but the waffles have been good so far. I made such a mess my first batch 🫠

Sweet and Savory Waffle
Waffle has sharp cheddar and crumbled bacon.
Loaded with yummy seasoned scrambled eggs and provolone with a maple chipotle syrup😮‍💨

I want to make a big batch so i can pull from the freezer on school mornings.

Bonus if the recipe uses some or all whole wheat flour and/or something with a little extra protein (Greek yogurt, peanut butter powder)-it’s for kids, so nothing crazy. But still tastes good 😆

Thanks!

I have bought several different pancake/ waffle mixes for my new waffle maker, but they all taste horrible. I am looking for advice from a chef/ cook- please let me know how to make a good waffle like the ones in the restaurants! All mine are dry as shi$&).

I need suggestions! My wifi wants a waffle maker. That being said we got a cheaper one that has multiple inserts and it is terrible!!! We have not made a single successful waffle or sandwich for that matter! So hit me with the best waffle maker!! I understand it will prob be pricey. I was looking at the ninja ones.

Anyone have a waffle maker they like, that makes multiple (6-8) mini waffles? I'm driving myself nuts looking at Amz reviews

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I’ve been absolutely obsessed with chicken and waffles lately. I made the last night for dinner and they were SO yummy! Homemade waffles with whole-grain flour, crispy chicken, a little barbecue sauce, green onions, and then douse the whole thing in maple syrup.
It feels like there should be too much going on, but somehow there isn’t. Sweet, salty, crispy, savoury, a little smoky, and the whole-grain waffles make it even better because they have so much flavour.
Maybe this is a much more normal meal elsewhere, but I’m starting to think Canadians have seriously dropped the ball here. We have the maple syrup. This should be ours. 😂
Slight Elf vibes with the amount of syrup required, but I stand by it.