Banana Waffles – A Couple Cooks

This simple banana waffles recipe transforms ripe bananas right into a golden, fluffy breakfast! Filled with heat cinnamon and a burst of fruit, these waffles are begging to be devoured smothered in maple syrup.

Bought a ripe banana available? Let’s make banana waffles! This recipe is right here for once you’ve obtained just one banana on the counter and are questioning the right way to flip it right into a meal. Whisk it up right into a fruity batter spiced with cinnamon, then prepare dinner in a waffle maker till golden and crisp. These waffles are completely scrumptious, good topped with a drizzle of maple syrup, just a few banana slices and a dollop of peanut butter.

Elements for this banana waffles recipe

Banana waffles are a good way to rework a ripe banana right into a meal, which isn’t at all times attainable with a lonely banana! Our greatest banana bread requires 4 to five bananas, which isn’t at all times what we have now available. For single bananas, waffles to the rescue! Mix the fruit with just a few commonplace baking substances and also you’ve obtained waffles. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• All goal flour: All-purpose flour is our go-to for waffles. When you’re on the lookout for gluten-free, go to gluten-free waffles made with almond flour.
• Baking powder: This leavener makes the waffles gentle and fluffy.
• Sugar: You should use granulated or brown sugar, and even maple syrup or honey. We favor brown sugar right here.
• Cinnamon: This spice is vital to the nice and cozy taste.
• Neutral oil: Choices embrace grapeseed oil, natural canola or vegetable oil. Utilizing oil omits the necessity to soften butter.
• Milk of selection: You should use both dairy or non-dairy like oat milk or almond milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
• Eggs: Two eggs make this waffle recipe come collectively. For vegan, substitute flax eggs.
• Banana: Use a really ripe banana. The riper the banana, the extra the fruity taste comes via.

Belgian waffles vs commonplace

This banana waffles recipe works for both Belgian or commonplace waffles: you’ll get 4 commonplace or 4 Belgian. Our private desire is Belgian waffles, since they’re thicker and look extra spectacular. Right here’s the Belgian waffle iron we use, which is what we used for these pictures.

• Belgian waffles are twice as giant as common waffles. They’re 1 ½ inches thick with a deep grid sample. One serving dimension is half of a Belgian waffle, because it’s double the dimensions of a typical waffle — until you make a half dimension with ruffled edges.
• Common waffles, aka American waffles are about 1/2-inch thick. They’re half the dimensions of the Belgian waffles, and the serving dimension is 1 waffle.
• Ruffled edge Belgian waffles: You may make a smaller serving dimension with a Belgian waffle maker. Merely use about ½ cup of the batter in a Belgian waffle maker and don’t unfold it to the perimeters. It’s also possible to do that in a typical waffle maker through the use of about ¼ cup batter.

How you can make banana waffles: just a few suggestions!

This banana waffles recipe is so simple as mixing up a fast batter, then frying it in a waffle maker till golden brown. There are just a few useful suggestions for utilizing a waffle maker when you’re a novice:

• Grease or butter the waffle iron. You should use oil with a brush, butter, or coconut oil. Whereas most waffle irons are non-stick, they’ll use their floor over time. Our Belgian waffle maker is just a few years previous and requires an excellent greasing: or else the waffle will get caught within the deep grooves.
• Prepare dinner till golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Some waffle makers have a lightweight or sound that tells you when the waffle is cooked. Others don’t (like ours)! Set a timer and begin checking across the 3 minute mark: pull it when it’s good and golden.
• Place cooked waffles in a 250°F diploma oven to maintain heat. When you’re completed cooking the waffle, serve it instantly. Or, place it on a parchment lined baking sheet and place it in a low oven to chill.

Topping concepts

Banana waffles could be topped with absolutely anything! As a result of these waffles are properly seasoned with fruit and cinnamon, we like not getting too complicated on the toppings so you’ll be able to style the banana taste. Right here’s what we’d advocate:

• Pure maple syrup is a should; we just like the containers labeled “Grade A: Darkish Colour and Sturdy Style”
• Banana slices are a pleasant technique to carry out the banana taste much more
• Nut butter like peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter is an efficient pairing
• Whipped cream or frivolously sweetened Greek yogurt
• Powdered sugar

Tell us what you propose to make use of for toppings within the feedback beneath. Any questions? Tell us there, too!

Extra banana breakfast recipes

There are such a lot of artistic methods to make use of bananas in on a regular basis meals, and particularly enjoyable banana breakfast recipes! Listed below are just a few extra recipes you’ll wish to strive: