These Blueberry Waffles are bursting with fresh blueberries! They are made from scratch using buttermilk and turn out so crisp, fluffy, and yummy! Use fresh or frozen blueberries!
Adding blueberries to waffle batter can make your homemade waffles taste amazing, with juicy, sweet pockets of berries throughout. However, they also add extra moisture, which may prevent the waffle from crisping up.
That’s why I turned to a buttermilk waffle batter. Buttermilk not only adds a subtle tang that complements the blueberries, but it also reacts with baking soda to create carbon dioxide bubbles—helping the waffles rise, stay light and airy, and evenly distribute the fruit throughout.
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Reasons to Love These Blueberry Waffles
- Made from scratch at home with simple, wholesome ingredients
- Light and fluffy inside with a perfectly crisp exterior
- Quick and easy – no egg-whipping required
- Freezer-friendly – just pop them in the toaster for a fast, tasty breakfast
- Versatile – works with fresh or frozen blueberries
Is it better to use fresh or frozen blueberries for waffles?
Both fresh and frozen blueberries work well in waffles, but each has its advantages.
Fresh blueberries hold their shape better, are less likely to bleed into the batter, and create juicy pockets of fruits distributed throughout the waffle.
Frozen blueberries, on the other hand, are convenient, affordable, and available year-round. However, they tend to release more moisture, which can make the waffles a bit softer, and they’re more likely to turn the batter blue or purple. To minimize this, add the frozen blueberries straight from the freezer without thawing—this helps prevent them from bleeding into the batter.
Buttermilk Waffles vs Regular Waffles
Buttermilk waffles have a slightly tangy, rich flavor that adds depth and perfectly balances sweet maple syrup. Thanks to the acidity in buttermilk reacting with baking soda, they turn out light, fluffy, and airy on the inside, with a crisp exterior.
Regular waffle batter, typically is made with milk and baking powder and has a more neutral flavor. They still come out crisp and fluffy, but may be slightly less tender and not as rich as the buttermilk version.
Don’t have buttermilk? Check out our blog post on how to make a quick buttermilk substitute at home!
Blueberry Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Pre heat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
- Mix flour, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Add eggs into another larger bowl and whisk to combine. Add buttermilk and melted butter. Whisk until mixed well.
- Add the combined dry ingredients and blueberries. Stir to combine. Tip: If using frozen blueberries, add them last after combining the dry and wet ingredients. This way, you avoid the risk of the frozen blueberries bleeding into the batter.
- Grease your hot waffle iron with cooking spray and pour about ½ cup of batter for each waffle. Cook until they are a deep golden brown, which usually takes around 6 minutes in my waffle iron.
- Serve hot with butter, maple syrup and fresh blueberries.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How to make blueberry waffles from scratch?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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Step 7 - Pour batter into your preheated waffle maker and cook for about 6 minutes or until deep golden on color.
Pro tip: Don’t stack them. Remove the hot waffles and place them on a wire rack. Avoid stacking or piling them, as the steam can transfer to the waffles underneath, making them soggy.
How to serve?
Serve homemade buttermilk waffles with blueberries hot, topped with a pat of softened salted butter and warm maple syrup. For a fun and elevated option when serving friends and family, set up a waffle bar with a variety of tasty toppings:
- Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.
- Fresh fruits like sliced bananas
- A dollop of freshly whipped cream.
- Vanilla ice cream
- Simple lemon curd
- Blueberry sauce or compote
Tip: If serving for a large group, place them on top of a wire rack placed on a baking sheet and keep them in a 200-degree oven until serving time.
Recipe tips
- Cook until they get a deep golden brown for a crispy exterior.
- Mix in some finely grated lemon zest for a brighter twist.
- Grease your waffle maker before each batch, to make sure that they don't stick.
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