With only 6 grams of sugar but a whopping 16 grams of protein, these vanilla waffles are going to be your new breakfast BFF. And they've got a powerhouse gluten-free ingredient you're going to want to start using all the time — protein-packed chickpea flour.

We met this recipe's creator — Lori Zanini, RD, CDE — at the Tone It Up retreat earlier this year, and she immediately introduced us to new recipes, healthy tips, and told us about her newest cookbook, Eat What You Love, full of recipes geared toward people with diabetes. The theme of the recipes? Comfort foods. So of course, we needed the waffle recipe.

"Spotted with flaxseed meal, which adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, these waffles can easily replace your buttermilk version for the better," said Lori. "Skip the syrup, and instead, top them with a tangy yogurt sauce that complements the vanilla favor of the waffles."

Whether you're managing your diabetes, watching your blood sugar, or just cutting back on sugar, we think you're going to love this yummy, comforting breakfast recipe — one that's totally good for your body.