Banana Waffles

These easy homemade Banana Waffles are sweetened just right, with a hint of spice and loads of banana flavor. They end up crisp on the outside and light and airy on the inside. They’re ideal for lazy weekend mornings or whenever you want to elevate your breakfast!

With everyday pantry ingredients, you can whip up this made-from-scratch waffle batter in just minutes. The cozy scent of cinnamon adds a signature warmth to the waffles, perfectly complementing the banana’s sweetness. The fresh banana in the batter helps keep the waffles moist during cooking, making them soft and delicious. Beating the egg whites and folding them in helps achieve a light, fluffy texture that you can’t get from a boxed mix.

Follow this simple recipe to make Banana Waffles that your family will absolutely love. You can prepare them in advance and freeze them for a delicious, indulgent breakfast or brunch.

If you love bananas, you’ll want to make my scrumptious Brown Butter Frosted Banana Bars, my no-bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake, and my crowd-pleasing No-Bake Banana Split Cake.

Ingredients

Flour – Use unbleached all-purpose flour, which forms the base of the waffle batter.
Baking Powder – allows the waffles to rise as they cook.
Salt- a seasoning that enhances all flavors.
Ground Cinnamon – a warm spice to add flavor to the waffles.
Sugar – to add a little more sweetness to the batter.
Egg – divide the yolk from the whites. The egg helps bind the ingredients together, and the whipped egg whites add lightness and air to the batter.
Overripe Bananas – mashed. Adds a natural sweetness and flavor to the waffles.
Milk – use any type of milk, including plant-based, such as almond or coconut milk.

Instructions

1. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
4. In another medium bowl, beat together the bananas, egg yolk, and milk. Add to the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Fold in the egg whites.
5. Grease the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Scoop the batter into the waffle iron (approximately ¾ cup, depending on your waffle iron). Cook until the waffle iron stops steaming or the waffle reaches your desired color.
6. Serve with assorted nuts, chocolate chips, syrup, honey, and/or sliced bananas.

How Ripe Should The Bananas Be?

Look for a few brown spots on your bananas, which means they’re ripe and sweet. If it’s all brown, that will make your batter even sweeter. Super-ripe bananas are very soft, making them easier to mash and incorporate into the batter without lumps.

Can I Use Frozen Bananas?

Fresh or frozen bananas will work. Make sure to thaw the frozen bananas before mashing and adding them to the bowl.

Mix-In Ideas

Add a few of these mix-ins to the batter for an extra layer of flavor in your banana waffles.

• Mini chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate or even cinnamon chips
• Chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts
• Fruit, such as blueberries or chopped strawberries, that pair well with the banana flavor

Topping Ideas

Customize your banana waffles experience with any of the following ideas.

• Syrups, such as maple, strawberry, blueberry, chocolate, or honey
• Spreads, such as Nutella, peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter
• Fruit, such as sliced banana, blueberries, strawberries or raspberries
• Chocolate chips
• Whipped cream

Are Banana Waffles Freezer-Friendly?

Yes. Make sure to let the waffles cool down completely to room temperature, then wrap each one separately in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place them in freezer-safe bags or a sealable container for up to four months.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. You can also freeze them using the instructions listed above.

How To Reheat Leftover Banana Waffles

To reheat from frozen or refrigerated leftovers, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the waffle reaches the desired internal temperature. You can also heat them in a toaster. I do not recommend using the microwave, as it can make the waffles too soft and possibly soggy.

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