Whole Wheat Waffles Base Recipe
This is one of our base recipes. These healthy whole wheat waffles are made with 100% whole wheat flour, giving you a boost of fiber that traditional waffle mixes don’t usually provide.
Servings: 4 servings (4-8 waffles depending on waffle iron size)
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1-2 Tablespoons sugar*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins to YOUR taste
- ½ cup fruit or vegetable puree
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½-1 teaspoon spice(s)
- ¼-½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron. No need to spray or grease (the butter in the batter helps the waffles come off easily).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional spices, oats, or chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and optional fruit/vegetable puree or almond extract.
- Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients. Using a spatula, stir to combine. Do not overmix.
- Use a portion scoop or measuring cup to scoop batter onto waffle iron. Cook according to the waffle iron's directions or until golden brown. Add toppings to your taste. Enjoy!
Notes
*If you tend to use a lot of syrup to top your waffles or you just prefer a less sweet waffle, use 1 Tablespoon of sugar. If you like to top it with fresh fruit, plain yogurt, and/or nut butter, use 2 Tablespoons.
Scroll to the ingredient substitutions section of the article for more ideas on how to change this recipe to your taste!
Toppings to YOUR taste
- Fresh or thawed frozen berries
- Diced fresh fruit
- Dark or mini chocolate chips
- Chopped or sliced toasted nuts or seeds
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Nut or seed butter
- Maple syrup, honey, or agave
- Dash cinnamon