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    Last Updated: Jan 1, 2023 by Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · Leave a Comment

    Homemade Waffles

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    My homemade waffles are light and fluffy, ultra-delicious, and a classic homemade breakfast staple- you'll never use a different waffle recipe again! They can be made in advance and are perfect for any day of the week! Top them with some whipped cream or syrup and you are ready to start your day!

    Best Homemade Waffles Recipe

    This easy waffle recipe is about to become a new go-to breakfast favorite in your house! It is easy to make, the batter can be made in advance, and you can even freeze the waffles for later!

    It is super versatile and can be customized in a ton of different ways. Plus, did I mention how delicious these waffles are?

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    These easy homemade waffles are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
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    • Best Homemade Waffles Recipe
    • 🧇 Waffle Toppings
    • 🥘 Waffles Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Homemade Waffles
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips & Notes
    • 🥡 Storing
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🍩 More Sweet Breakfasts
    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Reviews

    🧇 Waffle Toppings

    Waffles are such a customizable breakfast item! You can make them sweet or savory. One way to make them suited to your preferred taste is to load them up with all of your favorite toppings! Here are some delicious waffle topping ideas.

    • Maple Syrup
    • Whipped Cream
    • Fruit (Strawberries, bananas, blueberries, etc)
    • Honey
    • Hot Fudge
    • Caramel Sauce
    • Toffee Sauce
    • Fruit Syrup
    • Butter
    • Roasted Berries
    • Peanut Butter
    • Nutella
    • Cream Cheese
    • Marshmallow Fluff
    • Strawberry Coulis
    • Yogurt
    • Fried Chicken
    • Baked Apples
    • Jelly
    • Cinnamon Sugar

    🥘 Waffles Ingredients

    This ingredient list is completely made up of pantry staples! Make sure you have any toppings you like as well!

    • Eggs - 2 large eggs.
    • Flour - 2 cups of all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour).
    • Milk - 1¾ cups of milk or buttermilk.
    • Oil - ½ cup of vegetable oil. Instead, you could also use cooled, melted butter for an extra-rich flavor!
    • Sugar - 2 tablespoons of sugar or maple syrup (*see note).
    • Baking Powder - 4 teaspoons of baking powder.
    • Salt - ¼ teaspoon of salt for some balance.
    • Vanilla - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    • Cinnamon (optional) - ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon for some extra flavor.
    • Nutmeg (optional) - ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Use less if you are using fresh nutmeg, as it is more potent.

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

    🔪 How To Make Homemade Waffles

    These waffles are wonderfully easy to make! Just grab a waffle iron, mixing bowl, and a whisk, and you are ready to begin!

    This recipe will make about 6 waffles, but this amount could vary based on how large your waffle iron is. The waffle batter can easily be doubled to feed a crowd too.

    1. Whisk the eggs. Add your 2 large eggs into a large bowl and then whisk them until light and fluffy (*see note).
    2. Stir in ingredients. In the same bowl, add your 2 cups of flour, 1¾ cups of milk, and ½ cup of oil (or butter) and stir to combine.
    3. Mix the batter. Next, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar (or syrup), 4 teaspoons of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and the optional ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, if using. Mix the batter until it is just combined, do not over-mix it.

    Rest The Waffle Batter For Best Waffles

    1. Let the batter rest. Cover the batter and allow it to rest for 30 minutes before cooking your waffles. It can also be refrigerated at this point for another day. *Remember to start preheating your waffle iron about 5 minutes before you're ready to make a fantastic waffle breakfast.*
    2. Make the waffles. Once your waffle iron is fully heated, spray it with some nonstick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until the waffles have turned a golden-brown color (*see note). This could take about 3-5 minutes, depending on your waffle iron.
    3. Repeat and serve. Repeat with the remaining batter and serve immediately.

    There are so many different ways to enjoy these tasty waffles! Top them with some homemade whipped cream and syrup, or serve them alongside some delicious scrambled eggs! Enjoy!

    📖 Variations

    This recipe is delicious just the way it is. However, it also works wonderfully as a base recipe for any customizations or additions you like! Here are a few of my favorite variations.

    Apple Cinnamon Waffles

    To make some warm and delicious apple cinnamon waffles, you'll want to add in 1 cup of apple sauce and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon into your batter.

    Additionally, you'll need to add a couple of tablespoons extra of flour to account for the liquid in the applesauce. Enjoy!

    Banana Nut Waffles

    For some mouthwatering banana nut waffles, use a food processor to mix up 2 ripe bananas and 8 ounces of walnuts. Add this paste to your waffle batter.

    Additionally, if you like the texture of the nuts, you can simply chop them up and add them into the batter as is, without blending them with the banana.

    Chocolate Waffles

    For some decadent chocolate waffles, you only need to make one simple addition to this recipe! Just add in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and you are ready to go!

    Mix-Ins

    If you love the natural flavor of waffles and just want to add a little something extra, try adding some mix-ins! Simply add them to your waffle batter and that's it! The possibilities are endless, but here are some of my favorites!

    • Chocolate Chips
    • Blueberries
    • Nuts
    • Cooked, Crumbled Sausage
    • Cooked, Crumbled Bacon
    • Lemon Zest
    • Sliced Bananas

    💭 Tips & Notes

    • For an extra delicious flavor, I love to swap out the sugar for maple syrup! It tastes so good, especially if I'm serving the waffles with syrup!
    • The more you beat your eggs, the lighter and fluffier your waffles will be! I like to separate the egg whites, beat them until fluffy, and then fold them into the batter with the yolks.
    • Let the waffle batter rest for 30 minutes for the BEST WAFFLES. Skipping this time results in chewy waffles that are not as great as they could be.
    • One great way to know that your waffles are done (without having to open the waffle iron) is to wait until it quits shooting out steam!
    • You can easily make this batter in advance for an easy breakfast the next day! Simply make the batter the night before and store it in the fridge. In the morning, give it a quick whisk before pouring it into the heated waffle iron.
    Tall image showing waffles with fruit and syrup.

    🥡 Storing

    You can store uncooked batter, covered, in the fridge for an easy breakfast the next day!

    Additionally, you can wrap any leftover waffles in wax paper and place them into a freezer bag. Keep them in the freezer for an easy breakfast any day of the week! Simply pop them into the toaster to reheat!

    ❓ FAQ

    What Is The Difference Between A Waffle And A Belgian Waffle?

    Belgian waffles are typically thicker than the standard, American variety. They have deeper pockets (better for holding tasty toppings and fillings) and are generally larger!

    How Are Waffles Different Than Pancakes?

    Believe it or not, they actually have different batters! Of course, they do share a lot of common ingredients, but there are some differences.

    In general, pancakes use more baking powder to help them rise while waffles use more butter and eggs to help them get a crispy outside!

    Why Are My Waffles Sticking To The Waffle Iron?

    Make sure to give your waffle iron a spritz of non-stick cooking spray before getting started. If your waffle is sticking to the iron, it most likely isn't done cooking yet!

    🍩 More Sweet Breakfasts

    • Crepe Filling Ideas - Here's a list of a ton of different ways to fill some crepes for a delicious breakfast anytime!
    • Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts - These baked donuts are easier to make than fried donuts, and taste even better!
    • Air Fryer Frozen French Toast Sticks - This simple breakfast will be ready to enjoy in mere minutes!
    • Buttermilk Vanilla Pancakes - These classic pancakes are sure to be a winner with your whole family!
    • Thick Fluffy Japanese Pancakes - If you've never tried these viral pancakes, let me tell you, they are so delicious (and fun!)
    • Strawberries & Cream Scones - Mix up your ordinary breakfast routine with these tasty scones!

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    Homemade Waffles

    My homemade waffles are light and fluffy, ultra-delicious, and a classic homemade breakfast staple- you'll never use a different waffle recipe again! They can be made in advance and are perfect for any day of the week! Top them with some whipped cream or syrup and you are ready to start your day!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 397kcal
    Prep 5 minutes minutes
    Cooking 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
    • 1¾ cups milk (or use buttermilk)
    • ½ cup vegetable oil (or cooled, melted butter)
    • 2 tablespoon sugar (or maple syrup - *see note)
    • 4 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Add your eggs into a large bowl and then whisk them until light and fluffy (*see note).
      2 large eggs
    • In the same bowl, add your flour, milk, and oil (or butter) and stir to combine.
      2 cups all-purpose flour, 1¾ cups milk, ½ cup vegetable oil
    • Next, stir in the sugar (or syrup), baking powder, salt, vanilla, and the optional cinnamon and nutmeg, if using. Mix the batter until it is just combined, do not over-mix it.
      2 tablespoon sugar, 4 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • Cover the batter and allow it to rest for 30 minutes before cooking your waffles. It can also be refrigerated at this point for another day. *Remember to start preheating your waffle iron about 5 minutes before you're ready to make a fantastic waffle breakfast.*
    • Once your waffle iron is fully heated, spray it with some nonstick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until the waffles have turned a golden-brown color (*see note). This could take about 3-5 minutes, depending on your waffle iron.
    • Repeat with the remaining batter and serve immediately.

    Equipment You May Need

    Mixing Bowl
    Silicone Whisk
    Waffle Iron

    Notes

    • For an extra delicious flavor, I love to swap out the sugar for maple syrup! It tastes so good, especially if I'm serving the waffles with syrup!
    • The more you beat your eggs, the lighter and fluffier your waffles will be! I like to separate the egg whites, beat them until fluffy, and then fold them into the batter with the yolks.
    • Let the waffle batter rest for 30 minutes for the BEST WAFFLES. Skipping this time results in chewy waffles that are not as great as they could be.
    • One great way to know that your waffles are done (without having to open the waffle iron) is to wait until it quits shooting out steam!
    • You can easily make this batter in advance for an easy breakfast the next day! Simply make the batter the night before and store it in the fridge. In the morning, give it a quick whisk before pouring it into the heated waffle iron.
    • To freeze: Wrap any leftover waffles in wax paper and place them into a freezer bag. Pop them into the toaster to reheat!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 397kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg (21%) | Sodium: 148mg (6%) | Potassium: 443mg (13%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 195IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 220mg (22%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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