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June 3, 2018

Best Homemade Waffles (Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles)

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This is a delicious homemade waffle recipe. Top these whole wheat buttermilk waffles with maple syrup and fresh fruit for a family friendly breakfast. Enjoy our family’s recipe for the best ever buttermilk waffles! Easy to make, crispy on the outside, and chewy on the inside.

Homemade Waffles - Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles | The Worktop

Sometimes we all need a taste of home. This recipe makes the quintessential homemade waffles – they’re the ones you visualize in front of you when you say “I want some of those waffles that ______ used to make.”

You’ll be able to find stacks of waffles like these sitting in breakfast nooks across America. These buttermilk waffles are for those days when college kids finally come home for a weekend, or for lazy days of summer vacation. But it’s also a waffle recipe that is worthy of every weekend brunch.

Homemade Waffles Recipe - Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles | The Worktop

These are classic homemade waffles, except that they are made with whole wheat flour, which makes them a bit more filling and healthier than many other waffle recipes.

A homemade waffle recipe for your weekend brunch

With this recipe, you can easily set a stack of waffles on your own breakfast table and feed a hungry family. You get an extra bit of health with the whole wheat flour, without losing out on flavor or texture.

Home Made Waffles - Easy Buttermilk Waffles | The Worktop

Each bite starts with a nice light crispy crunch followed by a touch of fluffy yumminess. I like to give these Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles a generous drizzling of maple syrup and a handful of fresh fruit.

We were being healthy the morning these photos were taken, so we didn’t bring out the usual bowl of whipped cream, but a big dollop would have been a welcomed topping.

Stay full with these healthy Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles

There is no family secret to this homemade buttermilk waffle recipe or anything complicated for that matter. This is a very easy buttermilk waffle recipe. (We love easy breakfast recipes!)

How to Make Homemade Waffles Ingredients | The Worktop

How to make easy buttermilk waffles

Simply mix the dry ingredients in one bowl (whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder), the wet ingredients (buttermilk, eggs, butter, and vanilla) in another, then fold the dry mixture into the wet one. At this point, be careful not to overmix it – it’s okay to have some lumps.

The next steps are the hardest part of this homemade buttermilk waffle recipe – let the batter sit for ten minutes and preheat your waffle maker.

I’m guilty of not letting my waffle maker preheat all the way, so definitely let it sit until the indicator light, if you have one, signals it has fully heated up, then wait another minute. The waffle making tip I give everyone — a well preheated waffle iron will help you your waffles become crispy on the outside.

After you’ve scooped the batter into your waffle maker and closed the lid, watch for the steam. Or rather, watch for the steam to slow down, which is the tell for when you can serve up these homemade waffles.

Easy Homemade Waffles Recipe | The Worktop

Our family’s recipe for the best ever buttermilk waffles

So here it is, our family’s recipe for classic homemade waffles, or as I like to think of it, the best ever buttermilk waffles that just happen to be easy-to-make buttermilk waffles.

You can get these on the breakfast table in no time, so enjoy!

Homemade Waffles | Easy Buttermilk Waffles | The Worktop

Homemade Waffles (Easy Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles)

4.73 from 11 votes
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Serves: 8 waffles
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Resting time: 10 mins
Total: 25 mins
This is a delicious homemade waffle recipe. Top these whole wheat buttermilk waffles with maple syrup and fresh fruit for a family friendly breakfast. Enjoy our family's recipe for the best ever buttermilk waffles! Easy to make. 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter - melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the buttermilk, butter and vanilla.
  • Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, being careful not to over mix. It is okay if there are a few lumps in it. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat your waffle iron.
  • Pour or scoop the the mixture into a hot waffle iron (I used 1/4 cup for each waffle to make them small, but waffle makers vary). Cook waffles until golden brown and cooked through. See notes below on how to determine when a waffle is done.

Notes

To determine if a waffle is done, watch the steam escape from the waffle maker. When the steam becomes very thin and almost stops, the waffle will be ready. Once the steam completely stops, the waffle will be well-done.
Recipe adapted from Joy the Baker.
Course: Pancakes and Waffles, Waffles
Keyword: homemade waffles, whole wheat buttermilk waffles
Author: The Worktop
Cal : 245kcal
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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By Tina Jui
Last updated: June 3, 2018
Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Breakfast for a Crowd, Breakfast for Dinner, Brunch Recipes for Mother's Day, Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes, Collections, Cooking Style, Easter Breakfast Recipes, Father's Day Brunch Recipes, Kid Friendly, Lifestyle, Pancakes and Waffles, Quick and Easy Brunches, Seasonal, Spring Breakfast Recipes, Stove Top, Summer Breakfast Recipes, Valentine's Day Brunch Recipes, Vegetarian, WafflesTags: berries, buttermilk, strawberries, whole wheat

About Tina Jui

A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Originally from California, she now lives in London. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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  1. SQ says

    March 24, 2019 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    These fluffy waffles are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I added chia seeds to the wet and ground flax seeds to the dry to increase the health benefits and my kids loved them. Served with sliced pears, strawberries and blueberries. Yum!

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  2. EeChing says

    March 2, 2019 at 12:26 am

    5 stars
    Tried these last week and making them again today. Awesome! Kids love it says it taste like the waffles in our local hangout. Recipe is a keeper. Thks!

    Reply
  3. JESS says

    February 9, 2019 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    this s th the best whole wheat waffle recipe that I’ve found! I’ve been making them for my family every weekend for the last 3 weeks.

    Reply
  4. Halal Food Gastro says

    June 28, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Wow they look amazing & are my fave types of waffles

    Reply
  5. clubex says

    June 22, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    thanks for sharing such wonderful recipe. would definetely try.

    Reply
  6. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    June 15, 2018 at 11:33 am

    Buttermilk Waffles are definitely the best waffles! Absolutely perfect for brunch x

    Reply
  7. jonathan says

    June 4, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    dang i want some of that for breakfast tomorrow!

    Reply

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