Easy Homemade Banana Waffles | How to Make Healthy Banana Waffles

 

banana waffles

Light and fluffy banana waffles are easy to make and full of delicious flavors. In the form of waffles, they are like banana bread. Banana waffles can be served for breakfast or brunch. Get out of the waffle root and use some of these brown overripe bananas.

This recipe has a softening ratio to a dreamy crunch and has the best taste of the fine and sweet banana fruit. This is a delicious dish that everyone in the house will love. I eat banana waffles every day and of course, homemade food is always better than store-bought ones!

I worked on this recipe last week and liked the result so much that I made them again the next day, so I could freeze them for breakfast this week. This waffle recipe is not only delicious but also versatile. I've replaced it with chocolate chips for a handful of blueberries. There are also many other mix options that you can try to customize!

The batter is a little runny.

You need a batter that is thick enough to fit into your waffle maker that is flowing. If you find the dough flowing, add a little more flour to thicken it.

Do I have to use frozen or fresh overripe bananas?

If you have more ripe bananas this is a great way to use them, but we also keep them in our freezer when we want to make waffles. If using frozen bananas, place them in the microwave to thaw for about 60 seconds before adding them to the batter. Remember that this can add a little moisture to the flour, which will require a little more flour.

banana waffles

CAN YOU MAKE BANANA WAFFLES WITH OATS?

Instead of using whole-purpose flour, use 1 cup of flour and 2 cups of old-fashioned oats.

Can I use other fruits?

Definitely! You can use other well-mashed over-ripe fruits.

Can I add other spices?

Of course! Some may add cinnamon or all spices, or even apple pie seasoning or pumpkin seasoning.

How long do you cook waffles?

It depends on the waffle maker and which model you are using. Most waffle makers take 3-4 minutes.

How do you keep homemade waffles crisp as you are making more?

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and place a sheet pan with a cooling rack in it. When cooking, place the prepared waffles in the same layer on the rack. Serve hot at the same time.

How to Get Ripe Bananas to Make Waffles With

This recipe is primarily designed to use old, leftover bananas. However, what if you want to make some banana waffles but don't have a ripe banana in the freezer?

First go, to the supermarket and look for old bananas. Small black spots and is slightly soft to the touch a sign of over-ripening. If you can't find more ripe bananas on the market, you can pick an ordinary banana and wrap it in a paper bag to keep it warm. This way the bananas will ripen faster.

25-minutes Banana Waffles Recipe.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Course: Breakfast

Yield: 6

banana waffles

INGREDIENTS.

·         1 ½ cup white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour

·         2 tablespoons sugar (cane sugar or brown sugar)

·         2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder

·         ½ teaspoon sea salt

·         ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

·         ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

·         cup melted coconut oil

·         ¾ cup milk of choice, lukewarm

·         ¾ cup overripe mashed bananas (about 2 small bananas), plus more for topping

·         1 large egg

·         ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Banana Waffles Recipe?

INSTRUCTIONS.

Step 1.

First, heat the waffle iron over high heat, and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.

Step 2.

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, sea salt, and nutmeg, add chopped walnuts, and stir.

Step 3.

Now mix the melted coconut oil and milk in a bowl with the microwave. Add mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract and mix well.

Step 4.

Now add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a spoon until well combined. Be careful not to mix too much. Small lumps can remain. Don't worry. Put the batter on a hot waffle iron.

When the iron stops steaming, transfer the waffle to a cooling rack or baking sheet after it has darkened. Do not place these waffles on top of each other, otherwise, they will lose their crispness.

Step 5.

Serve hot with sliced ​​banana and pure maple syrup. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat the waffle in a grill or toaster over low heat.

banana waffles

Toppings for Banana Waffles.

These homemade waffles are delicious in themselves, but they're even better if some toppings are added! Try one of these or your favorite waffle toppings for breakfast at your cozy cafe.

·         Honey, chocolate syrup, or cinnamon syrup

·         Nutella or peanut butter

·         Strawberry Chia Jam

·         Chocolate chips

·         Caramelized bananas

·         walnuts, pecans, almonds

·         Cold whip or whipped cream

·         Spices - Cinnamon, Nutmeg, etc.

TIPS FOR THE BEST BANANA WAFFLES

Do not over mix batter.

If you shake the batter too much, it can damage the structure of the waffles and make them harder instead of lighter and sharper. Stir in the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.

Let the waffle batter sit.

After mixing the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, let the batter rest for about 5-10 minutes. Relaxation helps to release gluten, which makes it softer. In the meantime, warm up your waffle iron. 

Make ahead.

You can pre-make banana waffle batter. You can refrigerate the batter for 3-4 hours before using it.

Mix-ins.

Add other ingredients such as almond juice, blueberries, or a handful of chopped coconut to the mixture. You can also use chocolate chips instead of peanut butter chips.

Waffle iron.

Not all waffle makers work the same way. Be sure to check the instructions that come with the waffle iron when it comes to cooking time.

STORING AND REHEATING HOMEMADE BANANA WAFFLES

To store:

You can store these waffles in the refrigerator for about 5 days. Once baked as instructed, once you remove them from the waffle iron, immediately transfer them to the cooling rack. Once they have cooled completely, storage zip in a large zip-top bag or airtight container in the refrigerator.

To reheat:

To reheat, place them in a toaster or oven at 350ºF for about 5 minutes or until they are hot and crispy.

CAN YOU FREEZE HOMEMADE WAFFLES?

Like most waffle recipes, these banana waffles are amazingly frozen. I often make whole batches and store them in the freezer for busy Saturday mornings.

To Freeze.

After baking, remove them from the waffle iron and immediately place them on the cooling rack. Once they have cooled completely, place them individually in the freezer bag. And freeze until solid (about 1-2 hours). You can easily freeze them for two to three months.

NUTRITION INFORMATION.

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg

Lorna Robertson

I am a chef and making new food is my job. This is my favorite profession.

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