4.9 from 42 votes
Belgian Waffles
Homemade Belgian waffles are quick and easy to make, light and fluffy on the inside while golden and crisp on the outside. So delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 waffles
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs separated
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups milk whole or 2%
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk gently to combine. Add one-third of the egg whites and stir gently with a rubber spatula. Add the remaining egg whites and fold gently with a rubber spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Cook according to the waffle maker’s instructions. Serve with your favorite waffle toppings; popular options are butter and syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Notes
- Special Equipment: Belgian waffle maker
- Butter - Many recipes call for vegetable oil and I've tested this recipe using both. You can substitute vegetable oil, but I thought it gave the waffles a heavier feel and not as much flavor.
- Cinnamon - We LOVE this addition! It gives the waffles a little something extra in the flavor department, but you can omit it if you'd like.
- Milk - Use regular milk for this recipe, not buttermilk. Whole or 2% milk both work fine.
- Toppings: Our favorites include butter, syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit. If you want them for dessert or are celebrating a birthday, add some whipped cream or ice cream!
- Freezing: Allow them to cool completely, then wrap each one individually in plastic wrap, and freeze in a ziploc bag for up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Use a toaster oven or a wire rack placed on a baking sheet in the oven; bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes - the waffles should be hot and crisp!
Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
191mg
(8%)
Potassium
290mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
514IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 514IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.