Whole Grain Waffles
Whole Grain Waffles are one of my favorite ways to start the day when I want something tasty, filling and just a little bit better for you. They cook up crisp and golden with a hearty texture that makes them perfect with butter, syrup, or whatever toppings you love most.
Quick Snapshot
Ready Time: About 25 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 waffles depending on waffle iron
Best For: Weekend breakfast, freezer meals, better-for-you brunch ideas
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Hearty whole grain waffles with real texture from oats, flax seed meal and chopped nuts that actually taste satisfying.
• Crispy edges with a soft center and warm cinnamon flavor.
• Make-ahead friendly waffles that freeze or refrigerate wonderfully for a quick breakfast.
Ingredients for Whole Grain Waffles
whole wheat flour – substitute all purpose flour if desired
flax seed meal – optional – adds protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids
old fashioned oats – or quick oats
toasted walnuts or pecans – optional – adds crunchy texture and flavor
baking powder
kosher salt
ground cinnamon
whole milk
olive oil or any neutral oil (olive oil is what I usually have on hand, doesn’t flavor the waffles)
large eggs
Toppings for Waffles:
- Butter
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Fresh Fruit: Strawberries, blueberries, or peaches
- Honey
How to Make Whole Grain Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer directions. This recipe works in a Belgian Waffle Iron, Mini Waffle Maker or any standard waffle iron.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, flax seed meal, oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, kosher salt and ground cinnamon.
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- Wet Ingredients: Add milk, oil and eggs, stirring until well combined. The mixture will be mostly smooth and a few lumps are fine.
- Cook the Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron if needed. Scoop waffle batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove carefully to a wire rack. If you are making several batches, place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and place waffles in a single layer. Keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.
- Serve: Top warm waffles with butter, pure maple syrup and fresh berries if desired.
My family always chooses waffles or pancakes and we love to serve them up with bacon or homemade breakfast sausage.
Waffles are perfect for lazy Sunday mornings and even more perfect for busy weeknights and these whole grain waffles are something you can feel good about. I sometimes like to make fried apples, air fryer apples or make a quick blueberry syrup to go along with the waffles.
Have you tried these Whole Grain Waffles recipe? Leave a comment and star rating and let me know your favorite toppings for waffles.
Whole Grain Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup flax meal
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup walnuts toasted and finely chopped or pecans
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup olive oil any neutral oil or melted butter
- 1 ⅔ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- butter for serving
- pure maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Add flour, flax meal, oats, walnuts, baking powder, salt and cinnamon to a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Add liquid ingredients and mix together until well combined.
- Pour about 1 cup of batter into waffle iron and bake 2-3 minutes or until waffles are browned and cooked through.
- Place on a wire rack until ready to serve.
- Serve with butter and pure maple syrup
Notes
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