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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    By Kaleigh McMordie - January 9, 2020, Updated July 15, 2022

    One Bowl Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles

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    Simple, healthy one-bowl whole wheat waffles are a great weekend breakfast that won't leave you hungry an hour later. Tasty, fluffy and easy to make, this will become your go-to healthy waffle recipe! (vegetarian, nut-free)

    whole wheat waffle with a pat of butter on a white plate and a gold fork beside it with syrup, blueberries and another waffle in the background.

    Who else loves a good waffle on a lazy weekend morning? The kind that's buttery and fluffy with a golden, crispy outside, drizzled with maple syrup? The kind that makes you stumble out of bed pre-coffee to pull out the waffle iron? I thought so. Me too!

    What I don't love is making a big breakfast in the morning, only to be hungry an hour later. Which is why I love making my waffles (and pancakes) with white whole wheat flour.

    Why Whole Wheat Flour?

    Whole grain flour has more fiber, which means more staying power so that you stay full longer. White whole wheat flour is great for pancakes and waffles (as well as other baking needs) because it's lighter than traditional whole wheat flour, meaning your results aren't as dense and heavy, while you still get the nutritional benefits of whole wheat flour. I also love the deeper, slightly nutty flavor of whole wheat flour over all-purpose flour.

    side by side ingredients of dry waffle ingredients in a bowl and mixed waffle batter in a bowl.

    Why You'll Love These One-Bowl Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles

    These buttermilk waffles are not only healthier with whole grains, no added sugar, and no butter or oil, but they are also simply delicious! They have the perfect crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside texture and a lovely flavor from buttermilk, vanilla, and whole-grain flour. And finally, these waffles are so easy to make! All you need are a bowl, a whisk, and a few simple ingredients. (And a waffle iron of course! I love mine that makes two waffles at once.)

    whole wheat waffle batter in a waffle iron

    How to Make Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles

    The process for making these waffles is very straight forward:

    • Whisk the dry ingredients together.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry.
    • Mix, adding more buttermilk as needed. It's okay if the batter is lumpy. You don't want to over-mix, which will result in tough waffles.
    • Pour the batter into a lightly greased waffle iron, cook, and enjoy!

    baked whole wheat waffle in a waffle iron.

    Can You Freeze Homemade Waffles?

    While these homemade whole wheat buttermilk waffles are best enjoyed straight from the waffle maker, they also freeze very well, so you can make a batch on the weekend, freeze them, and take them out of the freezer as needed to reheat and eat. To freeze:

    • Make sure waffles are completely cooled.
    • Place a sheet of waxed paper or parchment between each waffle.
    • Place waffles in a large freezer bag.
    • Take waffles out, thaw and reheat as needed.
    • To reheat frozen waffles, I like to defrost them (a quick 20-30 second stint on the defrost setting of your microwave does the trick) and then place them in the toaster on low.

    syrup being poured onto a whole wheat waffle on a white plate with blueberries and a waffle in the background.

    For the waffle purists, serve these delicious golden whole wheat waffles with a pat of butter and a good drizzle of maple syrup. Or get as creative as you'd like with toppings - yogurt, fruit, nut butter, honey, nuts, granola. The possibilities are endless, and these homemade whole wheat buttermilk waffles are the perfect base!

    Can't Get Enough Healthy Waffle Recipes? Try These Others:

    • Sourdough Waffles
    • Gluten-Free Oatmeal Waffles
    • Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles
    • Healthy Gingerbread Waffles

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    One Bowl Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles

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    Simple, healthy one-bowl whole wheat waffles are a great weekend breakfast that won't leave you hungry an hour later. Tasty, fluffy and easy to make, this will become your go-to healthy waffle recipe! (vegetarian, nut-free)

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 5 min
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: about 4 6-inch waffles 1x
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: blended, waffle iron
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
    • 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ - 1 ½ cups buttermilk, or more as needed

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2. Add egg, vanilla and buttermilk to the bowl with the wet ingredients.
    3. Mix until just blended. It's ok if the batter is a little lumpy. Add more buttermilk as needed if the batter is too thick.
    4. Heat a waffle iron and spray or brush with oil. Pour batter into waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer instructions.
    5. Remove waffle from waffle iron. Serve with maple syrup, fruit, nuts, or yogurt.

    Notes

    • Buttermilk can vary in thickness, depending on how fresh it is. Start with 1 ¼ cups, adding more as needed if your batter is very thick.
    • Be careful not to over-mix, as this will make tough waffles.
    • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients if you'd like.
    • If you'd like to add chocolate chips, blueberries or other add-ins, add them to the batter after you pour it onto the waffle iron, before you close it.
    • Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated in the toaster.

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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