Fluffy Yogurt Waffles Recipe (2024)

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Whip up these protein-packed yogurt waffles for breakfast & freeze the rest for easy meal prep! A simple recipe that makes fluffy waffles you’ll love.

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Easy Yogurt Waffles Recipe

These delicious blender waffles made with yogurt in the batter are so easy to make and come out perfect with wheat or gluten-free flour. Make a double-batch for meal prep freezer meals for homemade waffles in minutes. You can see more breakfast recipes here.

I’ve been testing lightened up waffle recipes for years cutting back on all the butter or oil typically needed for perfectly cooked fluffy waffles and have never been happy enough with the results to share a recipe here – until now! Turns out, yogurt in the batter really does the trick and bonus, it adds protein to the waffles!

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I partnered with Stonyfield, my favorite yogurt brand to create these healthy waffles with their Stonyfield Plain 0% Fat Yogurt. I tested them with both wheat and gluten-free flour and they both came out great! Combining but almond milk with yogurt keeps the calories down, and I skip the sugar altogether, leaving that for the topping.

I use a classic round waffle maker, not a Belgian which you can see here, it’s about $25 and I have had it for years. If your is square, it should still be fine, you will have to adjust the amount of batter you use depending on the size.

Waffle Topping Ideas

You can top your waffles with many different toppings, here’s a few ideas:

  • Pure maple syrup with mixed berries
  • Honey, I like using Manuka honey for it’s healing benefits
  • Drizzled Peanut Butter and Sliced Bananas
  • Yogurt Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries (see below)

To Make Yogurt Whipped Cream:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup chilled whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt

Place the sugar into the mixing bowl and add the chilled whipping cream. Using a hand mixer, whisk at medium speed until the cream and vanilla reaches stiff peaks, about 2 to 3 minutes; whisk in the yogurt for 15 seconds or until incorporated. Makes 6 servings about 2 1/2 tablespoons each.

How To Store Leftover Waffles

Leftover batter can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week. Cooked waffles can be frozen and reheated in the toaster. To freeze wrap in plastic wrap and label the date with a sharpie.

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More Breakfast Recipes You May Like:

  • Best Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe
  • Banana Nut Pancakes
  • Bananas Foster Overnight French Toast
  • Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas
  • Yogurt Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Yogurt Waffles

4.82 from 130 votes

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Cals:195

Protein:7.5

Carbs:34

Fat:2

Whip up these protein-packed Yogurt Waffles for breakfast and freeze the rest for easy meal prep!

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

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Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 25 minutes mins

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Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 waffle

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a blender combine, starting with the liquid first add the milk, yogurt, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt and mix until well combined and smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds.

  • Heat a waffle iron over medium heat (I used number 3 on mine) and let it heat up.

  • When hot spray with cooking spray and pour 1/2 cup of batter in the center, close and cook until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges, about 3 to 4 minutes.

  • Repeat with the remaining batter or refrigerate the remaining.

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Notes

*To make gluten-free I tested this with Cup4Cup Gluten free flour and added 2 more tablespoons of almond milk. This will NOT work with almond flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 waffle, Calories: 195 kcal, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 7.5 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, Cholesterol: 63 mg, Sodium: 532 mg, Fiber: 0.2 g, Sugar: 2 g

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Fluffy Yogurt Waffles Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my waffles not light and fluffy? ›

Not whipping the egg whites separately

Separating the eggs then whipping the egg whites into soft peaks is going to improve your life. Or at least your waffles. Put simply, whipped egg whites make for a lighter batter.

What's the difference between a Belgian waffle and an old fashioned waffle? ›

The ingredients for both regular waffles and Belgian waffles are similar and include flour, milk, eggs, and butter or oil. However, Belgian waffles use egg whites to give a fluffier texture. Additionally, Belgian waffles have yeast in their recipe while regular waffles use baking powder.

What is the best flour to use for waffles? ›

On the flip side, waffles aren't as flaky-delicate as baked goods, making pastry flour too fine for the job. Good old AP, or all-purpose, flour is where it's at. If you want to sprinkle in a tablespoon or two of buckwheat or rye flour for added nutty heft, go for it.

Should you let waffle batter rest? ›

Recommended overnight or 2 hr resting – for the tastiest waffles, rest the batter overnight in the fridge or for at least 2 hours. This makes the flour grains absorb the liquid so it makes the inside of the waffles softer.

How to make waffles less dense? ›

Secret #1: Whip the egg whites

Yes, this sounds like a pain—but trust us, the end result is worth it. Whipped egg whites add extra air to the batter, guaranteeing waffles that'll rise to their fluffiest potential. Use a handheld or stand mixer to make the job easy.

Can you over mix waffle batter? ›

Some lumps are fine and will cook out. If your recipe calls for whipped egg whites, carefully fold them into the batter in three or four batches. Don't overmix. Overmixing your waffle batter can leave you with tough, chewy or hard waffles instead of crisp waffles with tender insides.

Why add egg to waffle mix? ›

By whipping extra air into the egg whites, you can create a light and delicate foam that carries that air into the waffle batter. When the batter is light and airy, so are the waffles.

Can you use a regular waffle maker to make Belgian waffles? ›

If you don't have a Belgian waffle maker, you can use a regular waffle maker. It likely won't create the larger, thicker, deeper grooves, but you may still end up with fluffier waffles. Keep in mind that the time it takes to make Belgian waffles may vary depending on serving size.

What is the difference between a Dutch waffle and a Belgian waffle? ›

Belgian waffles taste more soft and crispy, while waffles in the Netherlands are made from a heavier batter with a chewy and sticky texture. Another prominent difference lies in the shapes used by Belgian and Dutch styles. The former is in the shape of rectangle and the latter is round.

Should waffle batter be thicker than pancake batter? ›

Pancake recipes also include leavening agents. However, certain pancakes will be flatter and resemble crepes. Consistency has to do with how thick the batter is. Waffle batter is thick, and pancake batter is thin.

Why do my waffles come out dense? ›

Not waiting until the iron heats up properly means your waffles will cook, but never achieve that satisfyingly crisp exterior. Overworking the batter will leave your waffles dense and chewy instead of light and airy.

What happens if you overmix waffles? ›

Overmixing your waffle batter can leave you with tough, chewy or hard waffles instead of crisp waffles with tender insides.

What happens if you over mix waffle batter? ›

Whisk until the batter is combined, but not too heavily. A few lumps are fine. If you over-mix the waffles, you could end up with chewy, hard waffles from drawing all of the gluten out of the flour.

Why are my waffles fluffy? ›

Pancakes and waffles typically both contain baking soda, which causes them to rise. As soon as the baking soda is combined with the wet ingredients (which contain an acidic ingredient, like often buttermilk), it starts producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause the batter to rise.

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