Homemade Blueberry Waffle Recipe

Looking for an Easy Homemade Blueberry Waffle Recipe? These waffles are light and fluffy on the inside and crispy and golden brown on the outside resulting in the perfect bite every time.

Do you have any weekend traditions? One of our favorites is brunch. No matter what, we always try to make time for a good breakfast on the weekend (even amidst soccer and baseball craziness!), whether it be a full-blown casserole or simply scrambled eggs and bacon. But, our two favorites are homemade waffles and pancakes, and, while my husband is the resident expert for pancakes, I am the appointed queen of waffles. 

This homemade blueberry waffle recipe took a little time to perfect - my first attempts came out too chewy and not crisp enough on the outside. But after several tries and adjustments, I'm proud to call this the best.  We love blueberries in these waffles, but really, any berry would be great. 

I Love This Homemade Blueberry Waffle Recipe For Many Reasons:

• They're super easy to make, and you likely have all the ingredients you need already. 

• These blueberry waffles come together pretty fast. I do recommend letting the batter rest for 15-30 minutes before making the waffles. Resting the batter this way allows the flour to moisten and helps the batter to cook more evenly. I typically whip up the waffle batter and then prepare the toppings or any other sides we're serving for breakfast to give the batter time to rest. By the time the waffle iron is warmed up, the batter is ready to go.
  
• They freeze really well. You can make a huge batch of these and stick them in the freezer for later - they toast up well, just like store-bought frozen waffles (but they taste way better!).

• Best of all - the taste! They are so crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, the perfect combo for a waffle.

How To Make These Light And Airy Waffles

1. Start by making your batter. Whisk your dry ingredients together and then set aside. Then, separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Set the egg whites aside. Combine the egg yolks with the rest of the wet ingredients, then add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
2. Whisk the egg whites. Place the egg whites in a large bowl, then whisk the whites until stiff peaks form. You can do this by hand or with an electric mixer. This helps to make your waffles so light and crispy.
3. Combine the batter with the egg whites. Fold whipped egg whites into the batter, then add your blueberries and stir until just combined. Let the batter sit for 30 minutes.
   If you're running short on time and can't wait this long, it's ok - you'll still end up with a pretty good waffle. But letting the batter sit for even just a bit helps to hydrate the flour and allows the gluten to soften and expand, giving you a much lighter waffle with better consistency. I actually find that by the time I've prepared my waffle maker and my toppings, the 30 minutes go by pretty quickly.
4. Cook your waffles! Once your waffle maker is ready, add ¼ to ½ cup of batter to it and cook for 4-5 minutes until the waffle is a nice crispy golden color.
5. Serve your blueberry waffles!. Serve immediately with the toppings of your choice.

Topping Ideas For Blueberry Waffles

Of course, I love the standard butter and maple syrup on blueberry waffles, but you can also mix it up. We've tried tons of variations:

• Sour cream + powdered sugar + berries
• Whipped cream (we may have even added some gummy bears and M&Ms to this once for a special birthday!)
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Nutella + sliced bananas
• Sauteed cinnamon and sugar apples
• Almond butter
• Ice cream - yes, this could also be dessert!
• Oven-cooked bacon & scrambled eggs
• Fried egg
• Fried chicken

Helpful Hints

• Using room-temperature milk and buttermilk isn't mandatory, but it does help to keep the melted butter from solidifying when you mix them.

• Separating your egg yolks from the egg whites and whisking the whites separately before adding them into the batter helps to lighten the batter a bit, making a nice golden brown and crispy exterior.

• You may want to do a test run to make sure your blueberry waffles are cooking long enough (and not too long!). Every waffle maker is different and it took me a few tries to get the cooking time perfect for waffles when I first tried this recipe.

Can I Freeze Blueberry Waffles For Later?

Yes! We often make a double batch of these blueberry waffles for exactly that purpose. Just wait until they've cooled completely, then put them in an airtight freezer bag and pop them in the freezer. They should keep for 3-4 months.

These delicious waffles makes for a super easy breakfast since you can pop the frozen waffles in your toaster and they come out beautifully.

Give this Homemade Blueberry Waffle Recipe a try for your next weekend brunch! If you do try them, leave a comment below and tell me what you think, and don't forget to tag me on Instagram @frontrangefed with a pic!

Try These Other Great Breakfast Recipes

• Blueberry Crumble French Toast Casserole
• Lemon And Blueberry Baked Cake Donuts
• Easy Moist Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate Chips
• Easy Zucchini Muffins
• Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese And Everything Bagle Breakfast Pizza

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