Whole wheat waffles are a nutritious and delicious breakfast option made primarily with whole wheat flour, which provides more fiber and nutrients compared to refined flour. Several recipes share common ingredients and steps, with some variations:
Common Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour (often 1 to 3 cups)
- Baking powder (and sometimes baking soda)
- Salt
- Eggs
- Butter or coconut oil, melted
- Buttermilk or milk (sometimes homemade buttermilk with vinegar or lemon juice)
- Sweeteners like brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey (optional)
- Vanilla extract
- Optional spices like cinnamon
Typical Preparation Steps
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon) in one bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter or oil, buttermilk, vanilla, sweetener) in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, avoiding overmixing to keep waffles fluffy.
- Preheat and grease the waffle iron.
- Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until crisp and golden (usually 4-5 minutes).
- Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven if cooking in batches.
- Serve immediately with toppings like fruit, yogurt, nut butter, or syrup.
Example Recipe Highlights
- Sally's Baking Addiction uses 2 cups whole wheat flour, brown sugar, buttermilk, and cinnamon, producing fluffy waffles
- Cookie and Kate's recipe combines whole wheat pastry flour and whole wheat flour, with buttermilk, eggs, and maple syrup for a crispy texture
- A Mind "Full" Mom's recipe includes 3 cups whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, coconut oil, and buttermilk for a no-added-sugar option
- Yummy Toddler Food adds cottage cheese for protein and uses a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour for lighter texture
Whole wheat waffles can be made with simple pantry staples and customized with various toppings, making them a wholesome and versatile breakfast choice
