The Best Fluffy Waffles Recipe

This waffle recipe is by far the best one you’re going to come across! Their slightly crispy exterior is met with a fluffy interior to give you the best flavour combination and texture! It’s been a long time in the making (3+ years!) and I’m so happy to be able to share it with you today!

Let’s jump right in!

Best Fluffy Waffles

Every Saturday, my kids ask for waffles, and every Saturday I ask them if we can make pancakes instead. That’s because I never liked how I was making my waffles and I just found pancakes to be so much easier!

But that never stopped me from trying to perfect my recipe. I know how much Munsur and Sofia love waffles, so of course I had to get it right. I’ve tried so many things, less oil, more baking soda, omitting baking powder, adding vinegar, etc. And during that time, my waffles came out either too soft, too hard, tasteless, and even stuck to the pan! That last one drove me nuts every single time!!

That’s why I’m so happy that it finally worked out. Like really happy :D so happy in fact, that I make more waffles than pancakes :)

What’s in these fluffy waffles

The ingredients in these waffles are as follows:

• flour: I used all-purpose flour to make these waffles

• baking powder: helps the waffles rise and add texture

• baking soda: also helps with the rise and the browning

• sea salt: balances the ingredients and brings out the best flavour

• honey: imparts slight natural sweetness to the waffles

• water and allergy friendly milk: blends ingredients and helps batter become smooth

• oil: helps to soften the inside of the waffle giving it a fluffy interior while also providing a nice crispness to the outside of the waffle! So good!

These staple ingredients come together to make the best batter to make waffles! You’re going to love them, I promise!

Other delicious breakfast recipes you’ll love! Healthy Zaatar Scones, Classic Banana Bread, Healthy Crunchy Granola

FAQ’s

Can I make this batter ahead of time?

Of course! Feel free to make this batter ahead and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. I wouldn’t leave it any longer because I worry it won’t taste right. But you can definitely make it a day ahead!

What can I use in place of milk in this recipe?

You can use water if you don’t want to use milk or don’t have any on hand. The milk adds a bit of richness to the batter, especially depending on what type of milk you use. Some alternative milks have a higher fat content which would yield a richer batter. Either way, you’ll end up with a great tasting waffle if you use water alone.

How long do these waffles keep for?

These waffles should keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. I personally haven’t had any waffle last more than the next day. To bring them back to a “freshly made” texture, pop them in the toaster oven or back into the waffle maker, or even in the oven to heat up and bring them back to life, so to speak. The microwave isn’t recommended because it’ll make the waffle soft and limp. But if that doesn’t bother you, then you can use that too.

Can I use butter instead of oil?

You certainly can, although I don’t personally make my waffles with butter so I can’t comment on the final outcome of the waffle. You would need to melt the butter (allergy friendly, of course ;)) and add that to your batter as instructed in the recipe card. The texture would be softer than if you were to use oil.

What can I substitute honey with?

If you don’t want to use honey, you can substitute with a liquid sweetener of choice in the same quantity.

How long do I cook the waffles for?

Cooking time depends on the brand of your waffle maker and the temperature setting you choose. I have my waffle maker set to cook my waffles for 4 minutes. You’ll need to experiment with your waffle maker to get the desired doneness.

Do I need to grease my waffle plates before baking my waffles in the waffle maker?

There is enough oil in the batter that you don’t need to grease the waffle maker beforehand! I’ve never had to grease my waffle plates with this recipe!

What’s the best way to reheat my leftover waffles?

The best way I found is to heat up the waffle maker and put the left over waffles in it. Alternatively, you can use a toaster oven, or the oven. Preheat the oven to 300F and place the waffles on a parchment lined pan and warm up for approximately 5 minutes to heat them up. I don’t recommend using the microwave because it tends to make the waffles soggy (speaking from past experience as I haven’t owned a microwave in over 12 years!).

What toppings can I add to my waffles? 

You can add whatever toppings you like! We keep it healthy by washing some berries and whatever fruits I have in the house. My husband loves peanut butter on his waffles, I love honey on mine, Sofia loves maple syrup, and Munsur loves adding shredded style cheese to his! Some people add whipped cream, caramel, chocolate! Anything you crave can be added to your waffles.

Why you’re going to love this waffle recipe

These fluffy waffles are the perfect combination of slightly crispy exterior with a fluffy interior. It’s made with a handful of ingredients found in your pantry. And these delicious waffles are made allergy friendly which means not only can you enjoy their amazing taste, but also feel good about eating them without having to worry about anything being unsafe.

I hope these waffles become a favourite in your home and enjoyed by you, your family, and friends. We love making waffles every weekend and I know you’re going to love them too!

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Happy waffle making! xx, Laila