These Strawberry Waffles are an easy way to make a beautiful and delicious breakfast or brunch that is sure to please a crowd. It's also a very adaptable recipe, and you could make these waffles with any berry!
There is no sourdough needed for this recipe, but if you do want a sourdough version, try my Sourdough Discard Waffles.
Why you'll love this recipe
- These waffles include sliced strawberries, but if you wanted to make pink waffles, you could purée the strawberries before adding to the batter!
- This is an easy recipe that comes together in about 30 minutes!
- This a great way to use an abundance of strawberries, and if they're a little bit over-ripe, that's ok! They'll still work well here!
- These waffles freeze well, so enjoy some now and freeze the rest for later.
- Looking for other brunch ideas? Check out these Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls, Sourdough Discard Blueberry Bagels, and these Sourdough Discard Scones.
Substitutions & Variations
This is a very adaptable recipe and you can easily modify it to make it your own. Below are a few of my favorite variations:
- Blueberry Lemon Waffles - Instead of strawberries use fresh blueberries. Add 1-2 Tablespoons of lemon zest with the wet ingredients to give the batter a bit of a citrus kick.
- Chocolate Chip Waffles - Looking for something sweeter? Use chocolate chips instead of strawberries.
- Raspberry Waffles - Instead of strawberries, use fresh raspberries. No need to slice the berries - you can use them whole!
- Strawberry Banana Waffles - Mix up the fruits a bit and add sliced or mashed bananas to the batter along with the sliced strawberries.
- Looking for other waffle recipes? Try these Sourdough Protein Waffles and these Sourdough Sweet Potato Waffles.
Ingredients
There are just a few things you'll need to make these Strawberry Waffles.
- Yogurt: Use a non-dairy or regular dairy yogurt (make sure it's plain or vanilla-flavored). This will help with the flavor and texture of the waffles.
- Fresh strawberries: This recipe works best with fresh strawberries, but you could also use frozen berries in a pinch! If you're using frozen berries, make sure to let them thaw to room temperature and discard any excess juices before adding to the batter.
- Looking for other strawberry recipes? Try this Sourdough Discard Strawberry Galette and this Sourdough Discard Strawberry Cake.
See full recipe below for detailed instructions.
How to Make Strawberry Waffles
These Strawberry Waffles are very easy to whip up and serve in just a few minutes. The full recipe with detailed directions is at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Add remaining wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Step 2: Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk to remove any lumps.
- Step 4: Trim and slice your strawberries. You can keep these fairly large as they will soften as they bake in the waffle iron.
- Step 5: Gently fold the berries into the batter.
- Step 6: Heat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray or brush with melted butter. Add batter to the center of the iron and cook until golden brown.
Expert Baking Tips
- Slice and cut the berries to your preferred size. You can keep the strawberry slices fairly large as they soften while they are baking in the waffle iron.
- Top these waffles with your favorite toppings. They're very customizable, so top with additional fresh fruit, butter, syrup, powdered sugar, or other favorite toppings!
- If you'd like the waffles to be pink, purée the strawberries before adding them to the batter.
- The amount of batter that you'll need to make one waffle will vary depending on your waffle iron. I use about ⅓ cup of batter for each waffle.
- Looking for other breakfast recipes? Try these Homemade Everything Bagels, too!
Storage
Refrigerator Storage: Once the waffles have cooled completely, store in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or toaster.
Freezer Storage: These waffles also freeze well! Let the waffles cool completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. The waffles will likely stick together, so I find it easiest to freeze them in individual servings (rather than one large bag full of waffles).
To reheat, you can toast them in the toaster, or heat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds to make them warm again.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! No need to thaw the berries before you add them to the batter.
Yes! You could easily substitute strawberries for blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even other fruits.
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Strawberry Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup milk non-dairy or regular dairy
- 1 cup yogurt non-dairy or regular dairy
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries trimmed and sliced
- Cooking spray or butter for waffle iron
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, yogurt, and vegetable oil and whisk until combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Fold wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk to remove any lumps. Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the batter until combined.
- Heat your waffle iron and spray with cooking spray (or brush with melted butter). Pour batter into the center of each waffle and cook until golden and crisp (about ⅓ batter per waffle). Serve immediately while warm.
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