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Gingerbread Waffles

This Gingerbread Waffles recipe is topped with the best vanilla cream syrup and makes the perfect Christmas breakfast! They are easy and quick to make from scratch and a breakfast everyone will love!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 625 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/3 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 Tablespoons molasses
For the Vanilla Cream Syrup:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Gingerbread Waffles:
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  1. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Whisk to combine.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs yolks, oil, milk, Greek yogurt and molasses and mix well. 
  3. Add the egg whites to a large bowl and beat with electric mixers until they reach stiff peaks. 
  4. Add the wet milk/molasses mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the egg whites.
  5. Heat a waffle iron and grease with butter or cooking spray. Add about 1/4 cup of batter to the hot waffles iron (or more, depending on what type of iron your using) and cook according to iron instructions. Serve warm with syrup.
Vanilla cream syrup:
  1. Add sugar, butter and cream to a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted. 
  2. Bring mixture to a low boil and boil, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes. 
  3. Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving over waffles.

Notes

  • Freezing Instructions: Allow waffles to cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Rewarm in the toaster or microwave.
  • Waffle recipe adapted from Martha Stewart.

Nutrition Information

Calories 625kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 157mg (52%) Sodium 650mg (27%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 727IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 625

% Daily Value*

Calories 625kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 650mg 27%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 46g 92%
Vitamin A 727IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.