Leggo my Eggo! Remember those commercials of two kids fighting over that last waffle just as it popped out of a toaster? I know how those kids felt because I grew up loving boxed frozen waffles, too. But I also adored the fresh taste of right-out-of-the-waffle-iron waffles.
As a busy mom, I’m often tempted in the frozen food section as I pass the perfectly arranged boxes with pictures of golden-brown waffles piled high under amber syrup and perfect pats of butter, but when I think about the ingredients most boxed frozen waffles are made with AND the cost of them (6 waffles for $4!), it doesn’t seem worth it to me at all. Not when I can easily make my own healthy, delicious waffles at home for less money than the store brands (try 10 for under $2!) and not forego the convenience of frozen waffles.
My solution is to make a single or even double batch of homemade waffles and freeze what we don’t eat for breakfast. Then, no matter how much of a rush we’re ever in in the morning, I’m always prepared for my kids last minute request for waffles and this couldn’t be more nutritious, so I know their bellies are filled with truly wholesome stuff and no one has to fight for the last one since I always have them on hand!
Whole Wheat Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Cup milk
- 1/2 Cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 Cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Sift the first 3 ingredients into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining wet ingredients.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined. Do not over mix.
- Pour 1/2 cup of batter into a greased waffle iron and cook about 3-4 minutes or according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Serve with desired accompaniments.
Notes
- I like to double this recipe on weekends so we can enjoy for the upcoming busy week!
- *To freeze: Allow to cool, place in a Ziploc bag, label and freeze. When ready to eat, place in toaster oven until heated through or in the oven at 300 degrees and heat for 10 minutes or until heated through.
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I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk and this was really, really, really, really, really, really, really GOOD!!! I double batched it and through them in the freezer for the kids all week. 🙂
Made this today and it was amazing!!! Thank you!!
I have tried it. it is delicious. i think 1:1 ratio is far better
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I haven’t tried those substitutions, but I think they would work at a 1:1 ratio! Let me know how it works out!
would subbing almond milk for the milk work? & possibly coconut yogurt for the yogurt? i’m lactose intolerant
I substitute applesauce for the oil. And I use 1 c. whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all purpose or white whole wheat flour so they are a little more crisp on the outside. Love this recipe!
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These were delicious. I say were, because my family decided to eat the entire batch in one evening. I had planned to freeze the remaining. I don’t mind making these again, the recipe is fantastic, and easy!!!
Used coconut oil for the oil and I don’t know if that’s what made the difference but they were AMAZING!! Home late and wasn’t sure what to have for dinner and decided on breakfast for dinner and I’m glad we did.
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We just made these…didn’t have any yogurt so I subbed half cup pumpkin…my toddler is saying more, more, more!
this recipe is absolutly ..kids love it ..thanks
Super yummy! I doubled the recipe and was able to make 7 round Belgian. Hubby loved them…hope my 3 year old will too.
This brought a tear to my eye!! My 5 year old who doesn’t like anything other than (and I’m not exaggerating) waffles from a box in the morning and “yummy pasta” (which is from a box and has tons of sodium) for all other meals. This kid will not eat any sauces, cheese, condiments or even jelly w/ his PB&J… I’m constantly at a loss trying to feed him. Well, he LOVES these!!! Thank you so much for this recipe!!!