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Banana Waffles (Easy and Healthy)

These Banana Waffles have true banana flavor and leftovers store really well. Double the batch to make more for your family as needed.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 (Makes about 4 waffles)
Calories 227kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mashed banana (from about 1 very ripe medium banana)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter; melted and cooled slightly)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add the banana, milk, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. (The batter will be thick.)
  • Warm the waffle iron and use about 1/3-cup batter for each waffle. Place the batter into the center of the waffle iron, spread it a little with a spoon, and close the lid. Let cook according to the waffle iron's settings. (My waffle iron has a 1-5 heat setting and I use the heating setting 4.)
  • Serve immediately or place onto a baking sheet and keep in a 200 degree oven while you finish cooking the rest of the batch.
  • Serve warm with syrup, fruit, jam, applesauce or nut butter.

Notes

  • Let leftovers cool completely and store in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Pop into the toaster to warm. Or, freeze in a freezer bag and warm on a future morning.
  • Egg-free: Omit the egg, increase the milk to 3/4 cup, and soak 2 tablespoons chia seeds in the milk for 5 minutes before adding to the batter.
  • Gluten-free: Use cup-for-cup style gluten-free flour.
  • Dairy-free: Use coconut oil and nondairy milk.
  • Serve with maple syrup, fruit puree, applesauce, or yogurt for dipping.
  • Chocolate Banana Waffles: Swap in 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder for 1 tablespoon of the flour. Or add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg