The Best Whole Wheat Waffles

waffles stacked on plate with butter and blueberries, maple syrup pouring down

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy waffles recipe, waffles recpe healthy, whole wheat waffles recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: waffles

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Ashley

These easy and healthy Whole Wheat Waffles are deliciously fluffy and so simple to make. Great for the whole family, amazing with all of your favorite add-ins and toppings. Freezer friendly so great for meal prep, too!

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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
½ tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk cashew, almond, soy, hemp, etc.
2 tablespoons oil light olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients: In small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl whisk together egg with milk and oil. Add dry ingredients to bowl, mixing gently until smooth (don’t over-mix or waffles will be more dense instead of fluffy).
Rest batter: Allow batter to rest while waffle iron is heating up.
Cook: Add 1/4 cup batter to preheated waffle iron; cooking for 3-4 minutes. Every waffle iron is different so cook according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Serve: Keep waffles warm until ready to serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

FLOUR - this recipe was specifically tested using whole wheat flour. If looking for a gluten-free alternative, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour and add 1 additional tablespoon.

VEGAN - I have not tested this recipe with flax eggs, but let me know if you try.

MILK - feel free to use dairy milk if you'd like. I do not recommend a plant protein based milk as they are usually thicker.

STORAGE - stored wrapped in plastic wrap or stacked in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

FREEZE - alternate each waffle with a piece of parchment paper and stack in a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for 3 months.

REHEAT - my favorite method for reheating wholesome waffles is in the toaster, about medium heat, because you get crisp edges. You can also use a toaster oven or microwave, and reheat until warm. If reheating frozen waffles, heat for 1-2 minutes longer.

Nutrition information approximate, calculated per 1 waffle.

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