What’s for breakfast this weekend? How about some yummy, healthy, easy-to-make, homemade waffles! You do need a waffle iron for this recipe, but I definitely think it is worth the $25 – 30 investment for a low priced model. I am still using my parents’ old waffle iron, which has to be at least 20 years old. It is incredibly basic and always does the trick whenever we are in the mood for some homemade waffles.
I made this exact recipe the other morning and lost count at how many my kids ate. I love that they can eat something so wholesome and still enjoy it. I of course made sure they ate plenty of fruit before giving them their second and third helpings though. If your kids aren’t as into eating this breakfast then consider enticing them with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream on top! And don’t forget to freeze the leftovers.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk (I have used everything from skim milk to thick buttermilk…so whatever you have on hand should work)
- ¼ cup oil (I used coconut oil)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour (I used King Arthur’s organic white whole-wheat flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Warmed 100% pure maple syrup for serving
- Fresh fruit for serving
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, honey, cinnamon, and baking soda until well combined.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk together just until the large lumps disappear.
- When the waffle iron is hot, dab it with a little butter and then ladle some batter onto the center of the iron. Follow the instructions that came with your waffle maker to know how long it should be cooked (mine takes about 3 – 4 minutes each).
- Keep waffles warm until you finish cooking all of them. Top with pure maple syrup and fruit. Enjoy!
I love, love, love this recipe! It’s become a weekly staple in my house. My son is the pickiest eater so but he LOVES these waffles. I made some changes. I use applesauce instead of oil and I add lots of hidden things so that I can get more healthy food into my picky eater. It depends on what I have on-hand but I’ve used pureed butternut squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, sometimes dark chocolate chips, and lots of ground flaxseed. We love it! Thanks for posting:)
Hi! I love your website. The recipe says that it is 4-5 servings. About how many waffles is one serving. I am feed six hungry kids! Keep on being awesome!