Whole Wheat Waffles

5 from 9 votes

A healthier homemade waffle, made using whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, & Greek yogurt! That satisfying sweet breakfast you want with a healthy, hearty twist.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: Waffles

Calories: 121kcal

Author: Meredith

Ingredients

2 C whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
up to ¼ C ground flax
2 large eggs
6 tablespoon salted butter, melted
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1-½ C 0% Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
½ to 1 C water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Heat waffle iron per manufacturer directions
In a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat eggs, butter & sugar together until well combined
Add yogurt, ½ C water & vanilla to the wet mixture & mix until combined
Stir in dry ingredients (add flour in ~½C increments) & mix until there are no lumps. Note: this will be a pretty thick batter, but if needed, add a little more water to create a thinner consistency (up to another ½ cup)
Use a ¼ C measure to scoop batter into waffle iron, close lid & bake per manufacturer directions until golden brown (if you have a larger waffle iron, a ⅓ C measure may work better). Continue until all batter has been used
Keep finished waffles warm while you continue to cook the remaining batter by placing the waffles on a baking sheet in the oven at 200°F
Serve with your favorite toppings!

Notes

*For the ground flaxseed, I like to use the full ¼ cup in my waffles. If you are unsure about this ingredient, I recommend starting with 2 tablespoon and increasing the amount from there! Incorporating flax is a great way to add fiber, protein, & omega-3s (as well as many other nutrients) to your waffles while imparting a very mild, nutty flavor.

*How to keep finished waffles warm while cooking the rest of the batter:

Heat your oven to 170-200°F and place finished waffles in a single layer onto a cooling rack sitting within a cookie sheet to keep warm. No need to cover your waffles while they are in the oven.

*How to Store and Reheat Cooked Waffles:

Storing:
- In the refrigerator: You can store cooked waffles in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
- In the freezer: You can store cooked waffles in the freezer for 2-3 months. Prior to freezing, make sure to cool your waffles completely and then place cooled waffles into a ziplock bag or freezer safe container. Placing a piece of parchment paper between the waffles will help them from sticking together.
Reheating: Reheat refrigerated or frozen waffles in a toaster, toaster oven, or microwave.

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