Homemade whole wheat waffles

Do you have a weekend tradition? Around our house, Saturday mornings are for pancakes. We’ve had this tradition a few years now, even when vacationing in the mountains. There is something special about coming together, sitting down and making our weekend plans.

I’d always shield away from making waffles because, to be honest, I associated waffles with the flat and flavorless of the frozen variety. It wasn’t until recently that I borrowed a friend’s waffle maker to give a new recipe a try. If the sweet aroma of these waffles baking wasn’t enough to sell me, the slight hint of sweetness did the job.

With a tablespoon of baking powder these waffles are light and fluffy. You won’t believe they are whole wheat and egg free. Don’t let the thick batter worry you, they are anything but dense. You might want to double up this recipe because they will be gone before you get to eat one!

And the best part? Any leftovers make a great lunch for the kids. Send with a small container of maple syrup for dipping, or spread a little nut butter on the slices for a waffle sandwich.

whole wheat waffles

Whole Wheat Waffles

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Author: MOMables

Cuisine: Breakfast

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons ground flaxseed + ½ cup warm water (OR 3 eggs beaten)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ½ cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups whole wheat pastry flour (all-purpose flour may be substituted)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat your waffle maker.
If using the ground flaxseed egg replacer: mix the flaxseed with the warm water in a large bowl and wait 5 minutes, until a gel forms.
To the eggs, add the melted butter and milk, and whisk for another minute.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center and pour in the liquid mixture. Stir until combined and you have a smooth batter. A few lumps are okay, over stirred batter can make for tough, rubbery waffles.
Spoon a ½ cup batter onto the hot waffle maker. Close the lid and bake as per waffle instructions, or until the waffle is golden brown.

Notes

Learn how to freeze your waffles here.
For gluten free version click here.

Recipe slightly adapted from ‘The Joy of Vegan Baking’ to fit my family’s taste.

About Alison Bickel

Alison lives in the heart of the mid-west where, along with her husband, they raise their three boys. Whether it’s in the garden, the kitchen or tagging along on her boys’ latest adventure she looks for the simple beauty in everyday from behind her lens. On her blog, ‘this homemade life’ Alison shares tales of mothering, her passion for homemade food and obsession with farmer’s markets. View all posts by Alison Bickel

Homemade whole wheat waffles