Healthy Waffle Recipe
- They’re actually crispy (not dense hockey pucks like some whole grain recipes!)
- Made with simple pantry ingredients you probably already have
- Perfect for meal prep – make once, enjoy all week
- Freezer-friendly for those “I’m running late” mornings
- Completely customizable with your favorite toppings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups any milk (unsweetened almond milk works beautifully)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 3 tablespoons mild oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Cooking spray for waffle iron
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, lightly whisk the eggs until just broken up.
- Add milk, maple syrup (or honey), oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- The secret step: Gently fold in the whole wheat flour using a spatula, mixing just until combined. See those small lumps? They’re actually your friends! Over-mixing is the arch-nemesis of fluffy waffles.
- Preheat your waffle maker until it’s nice and hot. Give it a light spray with cooking oil.
- Pour about ⅓ cup of batter per waffle (adjust according to your waffle maker size).
- Cook until golden brown and crispy. My little trick? For extra crispy waffles, cook them about 30 seconds longer than when your waffle maker says they’re done.
- Serve immediately topped with fresh fruit, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Notes
Waffle Wisdom
- If your waffle maker has temperature settings, aim for medium-high heat.
- Don’t peek too early! When the steam significantly reduces, that’s your signal they’re close to done.
- For extra-crispy waffles, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the batter.
- Make them your own! Try folding in:
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed for extra nutrition
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (for those “mom needs a win” mornings)
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