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These Cinnamon Banana Waffles are my favorite way to turn a couple of ripe bananas into breakfast. They’re made with a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour so they’ve got a little heartiness to them. Best of all, they come together in about 15 minutes, which makes them just as easy on a busy weekday as they are for a weekend brunch. Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite waffle toppings!
What I Love About These Waffles
This homemade waffle recipe with bananas is one of my favorite easy brunch and breakfast recipes. It’s earned a permanent spot in my morning rotation:
- Naturally sweet: Ripe bananas do a lot of the sweetening, so they taste great with just a touch of honey.
- Quick and easy: They come together in about 15 minutes with basic ingredients you probably already have.
- Totally topping-friendly: They’re the perfect base for fresh fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or a good pour of maple syrup.
- Kid-approved: These waffles served with Crispy Fried Eggs and bacon is my kids favorite breakfast ever.
These were sooo good! A big hit with my super picky 14-month-old. She loved dipping bites into her vanilla yogurt.
– Aimee
How to Make Banana Waffles Ahead
This is exactly the kind of easy banana brunch recipe you can get ahead on, which is a lifesaver on busy mornings. I get a lot of messages from parents asking for fast but filling breakfast ideas, and while these won’t hit the table in 60 seconds, they’re simple to prep in advance. Here are two easy ways:
- Prep the night before: If the thought of making something from scratch at 7am sounds like a lot, you can mix the wet and dry ingredients separately the night before! Then, all you have to do in the morning is mix them together in a bowl and scoop some batter into the waffle iron. Simple.
- Freeze a big batch: Make a double (or triple!) batch of these waffles on the weekend and store them in labeled freezer bags. On busy mornings, pop them in the toaster or toaster oven and serve with fresh fruit, syrup or a dollop of Coconut Whipped Cream.
Bananas Not Ripe Yet?
Ripe bananas are the key to the best flavor here, the riper they are, the sweeter your waffles. If yours aren’t quite there yet, place them on a rimmed baking sheet (poke a few holes in each one first so they don’t burst) and roast at 350°F for about 15 minutes to bring out their natural sweetness. Let them cool before adding them to the batter.
More Recipes for Your Waffle Iron
There’s a reason these Banana Waffles are on repeat at my house. They’re quick, the kids devour them, and a batch in the freezer makes busy mornings so much easier. Give them a try and let me know what you think in the comments below!
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15 Minute Cinnamon Banana Waffles
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet until just combined. Don’t over mix, a few lumps are fine.
- Pour 1/2 cup of batter into a greased waffle iron and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or according to your waffle iron’s directions.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Images by Ivan Solis
Do you have a gluten free option?
Yummy! Thanks