5 Delicious And Healthy Waffle Recipes You Must Try

By Nisha Baheti|3 - 4 mins read| January 28, 2025

Of course, everyone loves a warm, crispy waffle—in breakfast, brunch, and snacks. If you’re thinking it's too sugary, well, it is.  Regular waffles often come with a side of guilt, loaded with refined flour, sugar, and unnecessary calories. However, they don't always have to mean a sugar overload. With some tweaks, you can turn waffles into a healthy delicacy and make them as healthy and indulgent as they look.

Explore some delicious and healthy waffle recipes you need to try in this article.

Banana Oat Waffles

Banana oat waffles are loaded with fiber and natural sweetness, making it a great start to the day.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Procedure:

  • In a blender, blend oats to form a fine flour.
  • Now, add bananas, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking powder and blend until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Preheat the waffle iron simultaneously and grease it with a little butter.
  • Now pour the batter and cook until golden brown.
  • Drizzle some honey, top it off with fresh fruits, and serve.

Sweet Potato Waffles

Sweet potato waffles have a subtle sweetness and are rich in nutrients. The best part? You can enjoy it any time of the day.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk 
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Procedure:

  • In a bowl, mix sweet potato, milk, egg, and maple syrup until smooth.
  • Then add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the mixture and stir well.
  • Heat and grease your waffle iron. 
  • Pour the waffle batter and cook until crispy.
  • Top it off with Greek yogurt and chopped nuts before serving.

Spinach and Cheese Waffles

Who says waffles have to be sweet? These savory spinach and cheese waffles are incredibly flavorful and rich in protein.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Procedure:

  • In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and olive oil and combine together with the dry ingredients.
  • Now fold in the spinach and cheese.
  • Pour the batter into a preheated waffle iron. Make sure the waffle iron is greased well before pouring in the batter.
  • Serve with Greek yogurt or salsa.

Almond Butter Chocolate Waffles

 This healthier chocolate waffles recipe isn't just indulgent but also is secretly good for you.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp honey

Procedure:

  • Whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, mix almond milk, almond butter, honey, and egg and combine together with the dry ingredients.
  • Pour the batter in a preheated waffle iron and cook until it's crispy from both sides.
  • Top it off with fresh berries and some dark chocolate chips. Serve warm and crispy.

Carrot Cake Waffles

All the goodness of carrots turned into a healthy waffle that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time of the day.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple 
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp honey

Procedure:

  • In a bowl, add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and honey. 
  • Add grated carrots and pineapple.
  • Mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth batter.
  • Cook in a preheated waffle iron. 
  • Drizzle with maple syrup and serve with cream cheese.

Takeaway

Healthy waffles are your proof that they don't have to sacrifice on taste. Contrary to the traditional waffle recipes, these healthier waffles are your secret sauce to cater to your sweet and savory cravings. From the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes to the indulgent chocolate waffles, there’s something here for everyone. Also explore some delicious chocolate dessert recipes that everyone in your family will love.


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