Whole-Wheat Waffle Recipe

Enjoy this simple recipe that makes whole-wheat waffles with a crispy crust and a meltingly soft inside. You can also make them ahead to freeze.

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by Adobestock/vm2002
For a delicious breakfast, serve waffles immediately, with blueberries and honey or maple syrup.
6 SERVINGS

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey*
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-3/4 cups cold buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large frozen eggs, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

Directions

  • Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugar*, baking powder, and salt. Add buttermilk, oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla, and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Fold in blueberries.
  • Pour recommended amount of batter into waffle iron, and cook according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve hot with additional honey and blueberries.
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Any frozen eggs may be used in this recipe. Completely thaw eggs in the refrigerator. If using whole frozen eggs, mash or blend yolks to minimize yellow flecks.

*If using honey, add it with the buttermilk, rather than with the flours.

Learn how to store seasonal bounty for later in How to Preserve Surplus Eggs.

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