Easy Belgian Waffle Recipe You’ll Want Every Weekend
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I love making these Belgian Waffles for those busy weeks. Not only are they quick to prepare, tasty, and satisfying, they also freeze well. Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast!
Family-Friendly Easy Belgian Waffles
You will LOVE these waffles! Not only are they quick to prepare and easy to freeze, they’re also versatile. Try adding different ingredients or toppings to bring out different flavors. Enjoy!
Ingredient Swaps For a Nourishing Breakfast
Flour Swap: Use organic flour to lower the amount of pesticides consumed.
Sugar Swap: Replace refined sugar with coconut sugar.
Fat Swap: Use avocado oil to increase the amount of healthy fats.
Boost Swap: Add a scoop of protein powder to boost protein intake.
Add In Nutrition to These Belgian Waffles
Fiber: Mix in shredded zucchini, pumpkin puree, or mashed sweet potato to increase fiber and antioxidant levels.
Omega-3s: Add ground flaxseed or chia seeds to not only increase omega-3s, but also fiber and plant protein.
Protein: Stir in nut butter for extra protein, healthy fats, and flavor.
Family-Friendly Topping Ideas
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Slivered almonds
- Pepitas
- Pecans
- Nut butters
- Triple Berry Jam
- Pasture raised butter
- Maple syrup
Make-Ahead, Mom-Friendly Tips
My biggest tip to make life a bit easier during those busy weeks is to meal prep. Which doesn’t necessarily mean spending all Sunday preparing for the week. It simply means doubling or tripling this recipe, then freezing the extras! Be sure to store them in a freezer friendly bag. When ready, simply add the waffles to a toaster, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
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Belgian Waffles with a Protein Boost
Ingredients
- 2 eggs pasture raised
- 1 cup avocado oil
- 2 cups milk grassfed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cup organic flour
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, avocado oil, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Slowly add in the flour, protein powder, baking powder, coconut sugar, and salt. Stir until combined, a few lumps are okay.
- Lightly grease waffle iron with cooking spray or oil. Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron. Cook until golden brown and crisp.
- Top with fresh fruit, pepitas, slivered almonds, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
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