Description
Delicious and wholesome flourless banana oat waffles made with simple, natural ingredients. These waffles are quick to prepare, gluten-free if using certified oats, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. The batter blends rolled oats, ripe bananas, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking powder into a smooth, thick batter which cooks into golden brown, fluffy waffles. Serve warm with fresh fruit or toppings of your choice for a nutrient-rich start to your day.
Ingredients
Waffle Batter
- 1 ¾ cups old fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free certified if necessary)
- 2 medium spotty bananas
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk (or 2% milk, whole milk, cashew or oat milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture forms a smooth batter. Let the batter sit for 4 to 6 minutes to thicken while you prepare the waffle iron.
- Preheat and Grease Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking. Waiting for it to become hot ensures even cooking and a crispy outside.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon the batter onto the hot waffle iron, spreading slightly if needed. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and the centers are cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on your waffle iron’s size and strength; follow the manufacturer’s recommended cooking time for best results.
- Repeat Cooking: Repeat the process until all the batter has been used, making fresh waffles each time. Be sure to re-grease the waffle iron if necessary between batches.
- Serve Warm: Allow waffles to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butter, or syrup.
Notes
- Use gluten-free certified oats if you require a gluten-free diet.
- Allowing the batter to rest before cooking helps it thicken and improves texture.
- Adjust milk type to your preference or dietary needs; any plant-based or dairy milk works.
- Waffles can be kept warm in a low oven while finishing cooking remaining batter.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs or a commercial egg replacer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
