Homemade Belgian Waffles

These Homemade Belgian Waffles are super fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside, and can be ready in no time.  Top them with whipped cream, powdered sugar, your favorite syrup, and fresh berries for a true breakfast treat.

In order to get the light and airy texture, this simple Belgian Waffle recipe calls for separating the eggs, then folding the beaten egg whites into the batter just before cooking. This makes them super fluffy and delicious.

Best Homemade Belgian Waffles

Enjoying a light and fluffy Belgian Waffle in the morning is basically like eating cake for breakfast, especially when it’s topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries – oh my!  While the classic Belgian Waffle is lightened with yeast, we decided to achieve the same thing by using baking powder and whipping the egg whites separately.  Easy peasy.

The result is the best Belgian Waffle recipe. They are super light and fluffy on the inside, crisp and golden on the outside and seriously delicious.  They are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla and would go perfectly with one of our homemade whipped cream, homemade strawberry sauce, mixed berry syrup or Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter.  

Belgian Waffle Main Ingredients

• Eggs – any type of large eggs will work great.  You will need to separate them into yolks and whites.
• Flour – we use all-purpose flour but you could also substitute cake flour.
• Sugar – regular white granulated sugar.
• Baking Powder – this helps make fluffy Belgian Waffles.
• Salt – sea salt works great.
• Cinnamon – use your favorite kinds.
• Milk – we recommend using either whole milk or 2%.
• Vegetable Oil – any kind of low flavor vegetable or canola oil will work.
• Vanilla Extract – pure vanilla extract tastes best.

How to Make Belgian Waffles

1. Prepare the eggs.  Carefully separate the eggs and place the egg whites into a large glass or metal mixing bowl, setting aside the yolks.  Using a handheld mixer, or a whisk, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and then set aside.
2. Combine the dry ingredients.  In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, and whisk.
3. Add the wet ingredients.  Make a well in the dry ingredients, add the reserved egg yolks, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla and whisk the batter until almost completely smooth.  Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the batter mixture. 
4. Cook the waffles.  Add batter to your preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions, cooking until they are golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve.  Serve warm with butter, syrup and your favorite toppings.  Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Belgian Waffle Recipe Variations

• Chocolate Chip Belgian Waffles: Add chocolate chips to the batter, then serve with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for a great dessert for breakfast.
• Blueberry Lemon Belgian Waffles: Mix fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter along with lemon zest. Drizzle with lemon curd and sprinkle with powdered sugar for a refreshing and tangy waffle experience.
• Banana Nut Belgian Waffles: Mash ripe bananas into the batter and add chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts). Serve with sliced bananas, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Apple Cinnamon Belgian Waffles: Fold grated apples and ground cinnamon into the batter for a comforting and flavorful waffle option. Serve with warm cinnamon-spiced applesauce and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
• Savory Herb and Cheese Belgian Waffles: Add shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Gruyere) and chopped fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley) to the batter.
• Strawberry Nutella Belgian Waffles: Spread Nutella onto warm waffles and top with sliced fresh strawberries. Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

• Refrigerator: you can store leftover Belgian Waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: you can freeze leftover Belgian Waffles in freezer bags, or any other airtight container, for up to 1 month.
• Reheating: the easiest way to reheat waffles is to pop them into a toaster.  This way they will retain their crispiness.  You can also microwave them, but they will stay very soft if you do.

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This fluffy Belgian Waffle recipe is super light, crisp, golden, and delicious. Flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, they taste great served with butter, whipped cream, syrup and berries.