In college, one of our dining halls had a waffle station set up. And not just for breakfast, it was there all day long. My favorite breakfast for dinner (or even dessert) was one of those giant belgian waffles piled high with strawberries and whipped cream. My 30-something self is very envious of my college metabolism π I hear a lot of people complain about college dining hall food, but I loved ours. I moved off campus my senior year and man, did I ever miss the variety of options and the fact that someone else did the cooking and washed the dishes!
When we registered before our wedding, I insisted we scan a waffle maker. I didn’t really cook or bake at the time, but I was confident I would use the waffle maker. Riiiight. The poor thing sat unused for years in the cabinet. When I did finally break it out, I didn’t end up loving it. I could never seem to find that sweet spot where the wells would be completely full without batter spilling out all over the sides of the waffle maker. I started to dread using it because the clean-up was such a nightmare. And while the waffles were tasty, they never really got as crispy as I would have liked.
So for my birthday this year I did a ton of research and asked for another waffle maker. Last week I tested it out, and could not have been happier with the results! In fact, they were so good I tried again the next day just to make sure it wasn’t a fluke π No spilled batter and perfectly browned, crisp-on-the-outside waffles. (UPDATED: After a few requests in the comments, I figured it made sense to share this here: my waffle maker is by Presto and is called the FlipSide. It’s definitely available on Amazon, maybe locally too?)
Both times I made this whole wheat waffle recipe, which I am now completely obsessed with. The batter literally comes together in 2 minutes so it’s super simple, and as the title indicates, the waffles are made entirely with whole wheat flour! I always use white whole wheat flour rather than regular – same nutritional benefits, but less bitter, at least to my taste buds. I love the slight nuttiness the whole wheat flour adds here, yet the waffles aren’t heavy at all. In fact, when you bite into the crispy exterior you find a light, fluffy center. There’s just a tiny bit of sugar in the recipe so the waffles aren’t very sweet. Of course that means you’d be totally justified in loading them up with maple syrup! Or butter or strawberries and whipped cream or even ice cream – the possibilities are endless!
100% Whole Wheat Waffles
from King Arthur Flour
{Note: the yield is going to depend on the size/shape of your waffle maker. The recipe made 3 big belgian waffles in mine.}
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
1/3 cup canola oil
Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you want to keep the waffles warm, preheat your oven to 200 F then place a wire rack inside of a rimmed baking sheet and pop in the oven.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. In a large measuring cup, whisk together the egg, milk and canola oil. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix just until barely combined (lumpy batter is a-ok!).
Fill the wells of your waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions (4 minutes in my waffle maker). To keep the first waffles warm while you finish up the batter, transfer to the wire rack in the oven. Serve with your favorite toppings!
Oooh, 100% whole wheat! Yay! π I love seeing that. I’m usually let down when I see something labelled “whole wheat” and then it turns out it’s 50% or even less. Lies! π
That first picture is just awesome. And I kind of wish I had a waffle iron. But then I don’t because I’d have a serious weight problem. Oh well. One day I’m sure I’ll break down and buy one and when I do, I’ll make these!
These sound so good!!!
I just got a waffle maker and the whole grain mixes just do not cut it!!! These look so good! I wish i had one right now. I actually might get up and go makes this after I post this comment…… Yeah, I think I will!
Ooooh – what brand is your new waffle maker? I would love to find a good one.
These look amazing!!
My 3 year old is obsessed with waffles so I definitely need to make these for him! They look yummy!
So… what brand and model of waffle maker did you choose? Every time we stay at a hotel that has one of the ones that flip over, I want one again… then I think about who has to clean it. π
YUMMMMMMMMM. Oh my goodness. The photos are amazing, I just got a waffle iron so how perfect!
xx http://andgeesaid.blogspot.com.au/
Yum! I’ve been looking for a good ol’ waffle recipe to break in my waffle maker. Putting it on my weekend list. π
These are truly amazing, Tracey! I wonder if I could trick my husband into the 100% whole-wheat thing. He is a white flour lover!
Tracey! This pictures are gorgeous. And the waffles DO look perfect! Fingers-crossed that I get engaged sooner than later so I can register for my own waffle maker π What kind do you have?
@Ali and Wendy – I updated the post to include information about the waffle maker π
These turned out totally perfect Tracey!! Yum!
Love the pac man picture π These look so perfect!
Love the pac man picture π These look so perfect!
Yay, I’m so happy you found waffle making success! It’s so frustrating dealing with a bad appliance. I love that these waffles are whole wheat. I don’t know why I’ve never thought to try whole wheat waffles before but I bet I would love them.
We had a waffle station too in college! It was the best thing ever! Oh, and I definitely saidβ¦..”mmmmm” when I clicked on your post this morning. Holy Geez these waffles look good!
Yum! Thank you for a whole wheat waffle recipe! I’m always looking for healthier waffle and pancake recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.
Ok I need to invest in your waffle maker. π Whole wheat waffles sounds so good right now! I haven’t had lunch yet and my breakfast was so boring!
I LOVE belgian waffles! I really need to buy a waffle maker because yours look amazing!
I haven’t had waffles in way too long and I finally have a waffle maker too! Shame on me. These look gorgeous and where did you get the cute syrup bowl? I’ve been wanting something like that for a while.
Yum, I love waffles π waffles for dinner is always such a fun treat
@Rachel – I *think* it’s from Crate and Barrel, but I’m honestly not 100% sure. I bought it a long time ago and my memory isn’t all that π If I see another one somewhere, I’ll let you know!
What a fantastic, easy recipe for waffles! I love that they’re all whole-wheat too. Definitely would love to try them if I had a waffle maker. :/
These look perfect Tracey. Great job!
We would sometimes have Breakfast-For-Dinner night at college and there would be an all-you-could-eat waffle bar. It was IN.SANE. Just the other day my boyfriend commented that I’ve never used my waffle maker so I think it’s time to break it out! Love these whole wheat waffles!
These are the most beautiful waffles!!!
I still use my wedding present waffle iron – it’s almost 40 yrs old. But I’ve never been able to make a crispy waffle. Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve always done a blend of white whole wheat and APF, but now I want to try the 100% whole wheat. Thanks for sharing!
I love my waffle maker but the problem is that I am not one for leaving stuff on the counter top, so it gets put away and I forget about it. I will definitely have to get it out to try these.
After I saw your picture on IG and your response to the brand of the waffle maker, I think I might’ve tweaked our registry a bit π your waffles look beyond perfect! They have the perfect exterior and the perfect lift!
mmmm. I haven’t made waffles in so long! Although I did go to the dining hall one day and I made myself two waffles, then I went and got dessert. It was awesome π
But yes, waffle irons are so tedious to clean, and I hate it. It is the one appliance I can’t stand cleaning.
THese are great! I make waffles every other week and I tend to double the batch so that I can pop them in the toaster easily every morning for my son for breakfast! I love the healthier versions! Thanks!
I love King Arthur! I’ve made their recipe before substituting applesauce for oil. You won’t get as crispy of a waffle, but still tasty.
I have never made a homemade waffle but this makes me want a waffle maker so badly! (Even though I have no where to store it.)
White whole wheat flour is my favorite- I really want to try these!!
My hubby is obsessed with waffles but I never make them for the same reason you mentioned – too much to clean up! I’ll have to maybe invest in this Presto one…
I would have gone nuts if I had access to that waffle station!
Waffles are always a hit here, and often requested. I still use the waffle iron we got for our wedding, almost 12 years ago. maybe it is time for a new one π
we don’t make waffles nearly often enough either…in part because I would always over or under cook them. I think I finally figured out my waffle iron though and they’re making a more regular appearance! in college we would make them and top them with ice cream and hot fudge…totally get the whole missing your metabolism thing π
I am so sad that I haven’t owned a waffle iron in about four years. I really need to get one of those. Then I really need to make these waffles. I wish there had been a waffle station at my college caf. I lived off bagels and blueberry cream cheese.
These are fantastic! I double the recipe (and add about a tsp of vanilla), and we get two days worth of breakfast out of them for my family of 4. And the best part is: No separating of eggs! No melting and then waiting for butter to cool! Just simple wet ingredients meet dry ingredients and mix. My new favorite waffles π
I just surprised my mom for her birthday by making these for breakfast. They were SO GOOD, and so ridiculously easy and quick to make! I used regular whole wheat flour, lactose-free milk (my mom is lactose sensitive), and a dash of vanilla extract in the batter. They turned out AMAZING! We also topped them high with banana, strawberries, and dark chocolate chips. This is definitely my new favorite waffle recipe!!
great recipe, I used Einkorn flour and added a tsp of vanilla extract, they where crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and did not taste whole wheat! thanks.