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Easy Waffle Recipe for Breakfast or Dessert made Just like Oma

Need an easy waffle recipe? Here's one that's healthy as well. With the added whole wheat flour, these have a nutty taste yet are light and airy.

These are so good and so easy to serve either savory or sweet! Make them a light meal or dessert.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

about 20 minutes

Total Time

about 30 minutes

Servings:

Makes 6 8-inch waffles

Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs 
  • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled 
  • 2 cups buttermilk 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour 
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 
  • 2 tablepoons sugar 
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat waffle iron, brushing inside well with oil (or according to manufacturer’s directions) 
  2. Preheat oven to 200°F to keep cooked waffles warm until needed. 
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla. 
  4. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients together and then add to the egg mixture and stir until well mixed. Let sit for about 5 minutes. 
  5. Pour a little of the batter into the waffle iron (check the manufacturer’s directions as to how much) and cook until waffle is golden brown on both sides and easy to remove. 
  6. Serve immediately or put into oven to keep warm.

Notes/Hints:

  • Serve with maple syrup, sausages, bacon, or your favorite pancake toppings. 
  • Try adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries to the batter! 
  • Waffles taste best when eaten almost immediately, having cooled off just a bit.

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