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.

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

Elements for this banana waffles recipe

Banana waffles are an effective way to remodel a ripe banana right into a meal, which isn’t all the time doable with a lonely banana! Our greatest banana bread requires 4 to five bananas, which isn’t all the time what now we have available. For single bananas, waffles to the rescue! Mix the fruit with a couple of commonplace baking components and also you’ve obtained waffles. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• All function flour: All-purpose flour is our go-to for waffles. In case you’re in search of gluten-free, go to gluten-free waffles made with almond flour.
• Baking powder: This leavener makes the waffles mild and fluffy.
• Sugar: You should utilize granulated or brown sugar, and even maple syrup or honey. We desire brown sugar right here.
• Cinnamon: This spice is essential to the nice and cozy taste.
• Impartial oil: Choices embody grapeseed oil, natural canola or vegetable oil. Utilizing oil omits the necessity to soften butter.
• Milk of alternative: You should utilize 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 by.

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 measurement is half of a Belgian waffle, because it’s double the dimensions of a normal waffle — until you make a half measurement 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 measurement is 1 waffle.
• Ruffled edge Belgian waffles: You may make a smaller serving measurement 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 sides. You can too do that in a normal waffle maker through the use of about ¼ cup batter.

How one can make banana waffles: a couple of 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 a couple of useful suggestions for utilizing a waffle maker in case you’re a novice:

• Grease or butter the waffle iron. You should utilize 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 a couple of years previous and requires an excellent greasing: or else the waffle will get caught within the deep grooves.
• Cook dinner till golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Some waffle makers have a light-weight 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 carried out cooking the waffle, serve it straight away. 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 advanced on the toppings so you’ll be able to style the banana taste. Right here’s what we’d suggest:

• Pure maple syrup is a should; we just like the containers labeled “Grade A: Darkish Coloration and Strong Style”
• Banana slices are a pleasant method to deliver out the banana taste much more
• Nut butter like peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter is an effective 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 inventive methods to make use of bananas in on a regular basis meals, and particularly enjoyable banana breakfast recipes! Listed below are a couple of extra recipes you’ll need to strive: