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.
Whole-Wheat Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 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 butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- pure maple syrup, warmed, for serving
- fruit, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat your waffle iron.
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In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, honey, cinnamon, and baking soda until well combined.
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Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk together just until the large lumps disappear.
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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).
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Keep waffles warm until you finish cooking all of them. Top with pure maple syrup and fruit. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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Yonit
December 16, 2017 at 9:06 pmAmazing recipe!!❗️
Lise
January 3, 2018 at 1:44 pmThese are fantastic! I made them once with whole wheat (great!) and a second time with a gluten-free flour mix for my GF friend. The only difference was it needed a bit more liquid to get to the right consistency. This was also very, very tasty! Yum! 5 stars. Make sure your waffle iron is super hot so they don’t stick.
Michelle Hudson
January 23, 2018 at 12:54 pmI don’t have a waffle iron…Will this recipe work to make pancakes?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
January 29, 2018 at 1:36 pmYes, I use it for pancakes all the time.
Silvia
May 25, 2019 at 12:24 pmDo these freeze well?
Rishi
February 2, 2018 at 5:03 amCan I make it without using eggs ? What are the substitutes for it ? Thanks
Allison
March 11, 2018 at 5:38 pmCan anyone point me in the direction of the nutrition info for this recipe? I can’t wait to make these!!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
March 13, 2018 at 9:37 amHi there. Sorry, that is not information that we provide. This post helps explain Lisa’s philosophy behind that: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/do-not-count-calories-still-lose-weight/.
Debbie
April 16, 2018 at 12:06 pmThis looks like a yummy recipe, and way healthier tha my frozen toaster waffles ! Do Know the calories and serving size ? Thanks !
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
April 16, 2018 at 3:32 pmHi there. We do not provide nutrition details on our recipes. This post helps explain that philosophy: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/healthy-eating-defined/.
KayL
April 23, 2018 at 10:19 amThese waffles were delicious! I added a handful of walnuts. The size of my waffle maker yielded four waffles. They were so yummy that I made them two days in a row based on family’s requests. Lisa, thanks for posting such a simple yet perfect recipe!
Kirsten
July 28, 2018 at 7:43 pmI was a bit worried because the batter was much thinner than my usual waffle batter but they turned out perfectly. These were a hit! The entire family loved the cinnamon. Thanks for another winner!
Helen
August 28, 2018 at 11:59 amThis looks so good and easy!
Cheryl Watt
January 13, 2019 at 3:02 pmI just made these waffles. They taste great! And I have a teenage son who is very picky. He doesn’t like healthy food. But he loved these waffles. Thanks for the recipe!
Nicole
February 10, 2019 at 9:31 amGreat recipe! I added about 1.5 tbsp milled flax. The longer the batter sat, the thicker it got. I think in the future I will wait 5-10 min before pouring into the waffle iron.
Wildenise Velez Ramos
February 19, 2019 at 12:37 pmI just made it and are great and delicious!!! I recomend this 100%
Stephanie Morse
May 26, 2019 at 9:21 amI was worried at first about the thinner batter but just went with it and the recipe turned out great! Super light and fluffy waffles.