Homemade Waffles
There's just nothing like homemade waffles on a Sunday morning. Golden brown waffles that are crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, covered in butter and maple syrup. And you can whip them up in about 5 minutes!
Servings: 12 belgian waffles (3.5" x 3.5" x 1" each)
Calories: 171kcal
Cost: $2.90
Equipment
- Waffle maker/waffle iron
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1-½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1-½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet to dry ingredients and stir. Don't overmix, though...a few small lumps are fine.
- *Now, let the batter rest on the counter for a few minutes while you heat up your waffle iron. If you're using a stovetop waffle iron, like me, heat it up on the stove over low-medium heat for a few minutes.
- *Once your waffle iron is ready, spray the inside with a little cooking spray to make sure your waffles don't stick.
- Then, pour in the waffle batter until it almost reaches the top and close the lid.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, then flip it over and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
- *Note: If you're using an electric waffle maker, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Notes
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Toppings Ideas
- Butter and maple syrup - You can't possibly go wrong with this classic combo.
- Honey - The natural sweetness of honey can't be beat.
- Fruit - All fruit is good fruit on top of waffles. Add some berries, apples, bananas, peaches, mangoes, anything! You can even make a berry compote in a few minutes.
- Whipped cream - Get in touch with your inner child again and top your waffles with a big dollop of homemade whipped cream.
- Ice cream, chocolate syrup, and walnuts - Speaking of feeling like a kid again, why not enjoy some waffles a la mode?! Salted caramel syrup would be yummy too. Waffles aren't only for breakfast, they also make a great dessert.
- Nutella - There's something about Nutella that makes everything better. Try my strawberry shortcake waffles with Nutella!
- Cinnamon roll icing - Okay, is it just me, or does this sound a-ma-zing?
- Fried chicken - Of course!
- Can I make these ahead of time? Absolutely! Make a whole batch, then keep on a covered plate in the fridge for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy, pop them in the microwave for a minute, heat up in the toaster oven, or warm them up in a pan with a little butter. You can also freeze your homemade waffles for up to 3 months. Place in a freezer bag and squeeze out as much air as possible. Then let them thaw in the fridge and heat up as above.
- Pancake mix vs waffle mix: While they are quite similar, waffle mix has more in the way of sugar and fat content, which gives waffles that crispy golden exterior that we all know and love so well.
- What's the difference between a belgian waffle and a regular waffle? They're made with exactly the same batter. The only difference is that belgian waffles are made in a waffle iron that is deeper, resulting in deeper pockets on the waffle that will hold even more syrup! Yessss!
- Suggestion: If you enjoyed these, then you're gonna love my old fashioned pancakes!
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Calcium: 80mg