Who doesn’t enjoy a waffle on Sunday mornings? Let’s remember that. Who doesn’t like a waffle? This is a hot topic. (Cue the old-fashioned waffle vs. pancake debate!) This week, waffles are extra special.
We’ve created (get it?) some perfect waffle recipes to celebrate National Waffle Day this Friday. We have some great waffle recipes for your whole family. These sweet and savory recipes suit all diets, from vegetarian to gluten-free to Paleo.
Get out your waffle maker and let these recipes put all other breakfast, Dinner, and lunch recipes to shame. We said it: breakfast and Dinner. Did we forget that some of these recipes work for all three meals?
Walnut Waffles with Blueberry Sauce
Are you looking for something heart-healthy to eat? These walnut waffles are both heart-healthy and delicious. The combination of walnuts, which are high in protein, and whole wheat flour makes for a satisfying breakfast on any given day.
Green Tea Matcha Waffles
Heather Christo has found a way to enjoy the Matcha trend in a more tasty manner. Her Matcha Waffles contain Coconut Milk, Apple Cider Vinegar, Matcha Powder, and even Gluten-free beer. Intrigued? We’re delighted too.
Chili Cornbread Waffles
Lindsay’s food blog, Pinch of YUM, has a mouth-watering recipe for savory lovers. Make her Chili Cornbread Waffles for breakfast or Dinner to enjoy the warmth of the South. The waffle batter, made of cornmeal and Buttermilk, gives them a cornbread-like taste. Add chili and a fried egg to make Heaven.
Crispy chicken whole wheat waffles with Vanilla Agave syrup
Can anyone live without having crispy chicken and waffles? Here’s a healthier version of the classic. The recipe calls for whole wheat flour in the waffle and chicken batters. This will give you a more nutritious, fiber-rich meal. The homemade agave nectar also requires real vanilla beans.
Blueberry Brunch Waffles
The base flour is made with ground gluten-free oats and other alternative flours to create a filling morning breakfast. The base flour, made from gluten-free oats ground and mixed with alternative flours, creates a filling breakfast sweetened by the Blueberries.
Waffles with Strawberries and Whipped Meyer-Lemon Cream
These strawberry cream waffles are to die for! This waffle recipe is from the Half Baked Harvest food blog. It’s perfect for a lady’s brunch or an Easter breakfast. What makes waffles different from any sugar-powdered strawberry-topped waffles is that the batter can rest overnight, allowing it to develop a rich texture.
Beefy Sweet Potato Waffle Quesadilla
Try this beefy sweet potato waffle quesadilla if you’re looking for something a bit different or a little more challenging. Waffles, beef, and cheese are a great combination (but isn’t that true for everything?). You won’t believe what you are about to experience.
Spinach Protein Waffles
Don’t like greens? Alysia’s spinach waffles, from her blog Slimsanity, might prove you wrong. This recipe makes it easy to include some vegetables on your morning plate (or your child’s) while still giving you the feeling of a fluffy, light waffle. This recipe is easy to make, and with only five ingredients, two of which are protein-based, it’s perfect for a post-workout breakfast.
Double Chocolate Waffles
You’ll have no problem eating these Double Chocolate Banana Waffles from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen. Why? The recipe uses no refined flour, so each waffle is only 100 calories and 3.6 grams of fat. The optional chocolate chips are the only sugar added. The kind of sugar in bananas is natural! All the rest of it is made with healthy ingredients. Yum!
Pumpkin Pear Waffles
Pumpkin is in the season as fall approaches! These pumpkin pear waffles are flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, and other spices. You’ll be able to see the changing leaves as you eat them.
Waffle Chicken Skewers with Maple Cashew Dipping Sauce
Do you like the traditional waffle recipe? Here are gluten-free chicken waffle skewers. Yep. We never imagined we would see the day. We are here. To make a tasty, breaded waffle, the chicken is breaded using gluten-free breadcrumbs made of almonds and breadcrumbs. The waffle batter is polenta. You can also serve a sauce made from raw cashews and spinach with maple syrup and vanilla.
