Homemade waffles are a beloved breakfast treat, but too often, they’re loaded with unhealthy ingredients that leave you feeling sluggish and weighed down. However, with a little creativity and a focus on more wholesome ingredients, waffles can be transformed into a delicious breakfast option that fuels you for the day ahead.
From protein-packed versions to gluten-free and vegan options, these are our favorite healthy and unique waffle recipes. Whether you’re a die-hard waffle fan or seeking a more healthful way to start your day, these innovative waffle recipes are sure to become new favorites.
Sourdough Waffles! Have leftover sourdough starter? Then make these healthy waffles! Light and crispy, perfect for breakfast and brunch with freezer directions!
Make the Recipe: Vegan Sourdough Waffles
Low-Sugar Spelt Waffles with Strawberry Compote! Healthy spelt waffles topped with low-sugar strawberry compote.
Make the Recipe: Spelt Waffles with Strawberry Compote Sauce
How to make whole wheat freezer waffles! If you like whole wheat waffles, then you’ll want to DIY your own. Perfect for busy mornings!
Make the Recipe: Homemade Frozen Waffles
Start your morning with these paleo and gluten-free sweet potato waffles. Filled with warming spices they’re a hearty breakfast you’ll love.
Make the Recipe: Paleo Sweet Potato Waffles
Savor weekend mornings with our crispy-edged, fluffy oatmeal waffles! Packed with fresh blueberries and served with a lush blueberry sauce, they’re a gluten-free delight. Perfect for a cozy breakfast!
Make the Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles
Gingerbread waffles are a delicious holiday breakfast. With cozy warming spices and a slightly sweet flavor, they’ll be an instant hit!
Make the Recipe: Gingerbread Waffles
Nutty and malty chestnut flour waffles with a hint of cardamom and a vanilla cranberry compote make a delicious winter inspired breakfast.
Make the Recipe: Chestnut Flour Waffles with Vanilla Cranberry Compote
These crispy chocolate waffles with peanut butter sauce are a completely decadent breakfast and they’re gluten free!
Make the Recipe: Chocolate Waffles with Peanut Butter Sauce
If you are looking for a tasty and protein-packed breakfast to start your day, these vegan protein waffles are easy to make and delicious.
Make the Recipe: Vegan Protein Waffles
Our Easy Pumpkin Waffles made with fresh pumpkin puree and spiced with lovely fall spices will become a family favorite.
Make the Recipe: Pumpkin Waffles
Lupin flour is made from lupin beans. I’m adding it to my arsenal of keto flours for a few reasons. It’s not any cheaper than the others but the nutrition factor can’t be beat.
Make the Recipe: Lupin Flour Waffles with Cream Cheese Topping
Coconut flour chaffles are great substitutes for bread! Chaffles made with coconut flour tend to come out soft with a texture of a freshly baked white bread, especially if made with cream cheese.
Make the Recipe: Cream Cheese Coconut Flour Chaffles
Are you looking for a yummy vegan banana waffles recipe without egg, dairy, sugar, gluten, and oil? It is possible with these 7 ingredients.
Make the Recipe: Vegan Banana Waffles
This 7-ingredient vegan protein waffle recipe contains protein naturally in the form of red lentils. Still crispy, easy, and delicious.
Make the Recipe: Crispy Red Lentil Protein Waffles
There’s nothing better on a chilly winter’s morning than digging out that favorite homemade gluten-free waffles recipe. Just me? I don’t think so!
Make the Recipe: Waffles with Almond Flour
Come here and learn how to make this easy zucchini waffles recipe. You can serve it for breakfast, main course or dessert. Works as a savoury or sweet dish.
Make the Recipe: Zucchini Waffles
Discover a delightful twist on classic waffles with our Mochi Waffles recipe—crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and bursting with flavor!
Make the Recipe: Mochi Waffles
Who has time to prepare a nutritious meal in the morning? The solution is having healthy, make-ahead breakfast options ready to grab and go. A little meal prep can save you time and set you up for a productive day.
Processed foods tend to get a bad rap for being high in sodium, sugar, and preservatives. However, not all processed foods are the same. In fact, many processed foods can be a healthy part of your diet.
We asked Registered Dietitians to share their favorite processed foods, and you may be surprised to see some of your pantry staples on this list!
Indulging your sweet tooth doesn’t have to mean sabotaging your health goals. While candy bars and cookies are delicious, they tend to be higher in sugar, saturated fats, and calories. Whatever your goals, there are plenty of nutritious and delicious sweet snack options that let you satisfy your cravings– here are 31 better-for-you options.
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Alex Caspero is a Registered Dietitian, New York Times Bestselling Chef, and mom of two. She aims to cut through the nutrition noise by providing real-life, nourishing tips for body and mind. Learn more about Alex.
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