Valentine’s Day Breakfast with Strawberry Shortcake Waffles
You can call these mini waffles or you can call them chaffles!
I love chaffle recipes! Not only because they taste great, I love that they are so easy, your kids could make them on their own! It is important to teach our children to cook and chaffles is a great entry point!
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WAFFLES
To make my strawberry shortcake waffles, I used Equip Prime Protein! Not only does it add a wonderful flavor, it also provides a lot of benefits! Whether you make these for yourself or your kids, you all will gain so many benefits by consuming Equip Prime Protein!
🥩 Introduction: Why Beef Protein Is the Unsung Hero of Clean Nutrition
When most people think of protein powders, they imagine whey, plant blends, or even collagen. But beef protein powder offers a unique nutritional profile that’s clean, complete, and incredibly bioavailable—without the allergens, additives, or dairy found in other sources.
For those seeking muscle recovery, fat loss, gut healing, or metabolic support, beef protein is a powerful, overlooked tool—especially for those following ketogenic, paleo, or carnivore-style diets.
Benefits of Beef Protein Powder
1. A Complete, Bioavailable Protein
Beef protein contains all nine essential amino acids in optimal ratios for human muscle growth and repair.
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It’s particularly high in glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and alanine—key for collagen synthesis, connective tissue health, and gut lining integrity.
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Unlike plant proteins, beef protein is inherently complete without the need for blending or fortification.
🔬 Studies show beef protein supports muscle protein synthesis comparably to whey.¹
2. Free From Dairy, Soy, Gluten, and Common Allergens
Beef protein is a hypoallergenic alternative to whey or casein, ideal for:
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Individuals with lactose intolerance or milk protein allergies
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Autoimmune or anti-inflammatory diets
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Those avoiding soy, legumes, or grain proteins
🌿 Clean, allergen-free, and ideal for sensitive guts.
3. Supports Gut Health and Tissue Repair
Because beef protein is rich in collagen precursors like glycine and proline, it supports:
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Gut lining repair (leaky gut and IBD)
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Connective tissue recovery (ligaments, tendons, skin)
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Wound healing and post-surgical recovery
🛠 Glycine also promotes detoxification via liver phase II conjugation.
4. Elevates Fat Loss and Satiety
Protein is the most thermogenic macronutrient—you burn more calories digesting it than carbs or fats.
Beef protein is:
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Low in carbs and fat
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High in satiety-promoting amino acids
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Blood sugar-stabilizing and insulin-sparing (ideal for keto and fasting)
🍽 Helps reduce cravings and supports lean body mass while in a caloric deficit.
5. Boosts Muscle Growth and Performance
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply maintaining muscle through aging:
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Beef protein supports muscle repair post-workout
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Delivers creatine naturally (beneficial for strength, brain, and recovery)
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Enhances collagen synthesis—important for tendon and joint resilience
🏋️ Especially useful for those who can’t tolerate whey.
6. Rich in Nutrient-Dense Peptides
Unlike isolated amino blends, hydrolyzed beef protein contains bioactive peptides that:
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Support immune modulation
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Help regulate inflammation
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May have antioxidant effects
💡 This means it’s more than just protein—it’s functional nutrition.
Why I Recommend It to Nearly Everyone
As a keto and protein-focused nutrition specialist, I consistently see transformational results when clients switch from processed powders or suboptimal proteins to beef protein:
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Better digestion (no bloat or gassiness)
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Clearer skin and improved joint comfort
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Better compliance due to satiety and taste
It’s especially helpful for:
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Women in perimenopause/menopause
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Autoimmune or carnivore clients
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Post-surgical recovery or injury healing
How to Use Beef Protein Powder
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Post-workout shakes with electrolytes or almond milk
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Cooking: Add to pancakes, muffins, or protein bars
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Healing support: Mix with bone broth for a gut-healing elixir
✅ Choose grass-fed, non-GMO, minimally processed beef protein isolate for best results.
Conclusion
Beef protein powder is more than a clean alternative—it’s a superior source of complete, functional protein that supports muscle, metabolism, gut, and overall vitality.
In a world filled with ultra-processed, allergenic, or incomplete protein sources, beef protein brings us back to our ancestral roots—nutrient-dense, healing, and powerful.
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Strawberry Shortcake Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
STRAWBERRY CHAFFLES:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 1 scoop Strawberry Equip Protein Powder (or other flavor like vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/2 teaspoon stevia glycerite
CHEESECAKE FILLING:
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered allulose (or 1/4 teaspoon stevia glycerite
TOPPING (OPTIONAL):
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered allulose (or a few drops of stevia glycerite)
Instructions
- Preheat a mini waffle or chaffle maker.
- Place the mozzarella, eggs, Equip and stevia glycerite in a small bowl and use a fork to combine well.
- Grease the waffle maker with avocado or coconut oil spray. Place one-quarter of the cheese mixture in the waffle maker and press the lid down. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Use a fork to gently remove the waffle from the waffle maker or gently flip the waffle maker to release the waffle onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Place all the ingredients for the filling in a food processor and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Make the topping: Place the heavy cream and sweetener in a whipped cream dispenser.
- Place one chaffle on a plate, top with half of the cheesecake filling, and top with another chaffle. Top the chaffle with a few sliced strawberries and some whipped cream, or place the toppings on the plate next to the chaffle sandwich, as pictured. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Best served fresh.
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