Mini Waffles

Why you'll love it?

1. Small, cute and adorable fun size.
2. Kid approved! Kids love all things mini.
3. Fluffy and crispy texture like the oatmeal waffles.
4. Basic pantry ingredients. There is no buttermilk!
5. Make ahead and freeze for later.

1. Flour – Using standard all-purpose flour provides the ideal structure for waffles. For a healthier variation, consider replacing half of the flour with almond flour.
2. Leavener – 2 teaspoons of baking powder adds necessary lift to make them fluffy.
3. Milk – Opt for whole or skim milk; however, I prefer to avoid fat-free options. I haven't tested non-dairy milks like almond milk or oat milk yet.
4. Butter – Use unsalted butter; omit salt if using salted butter. For a healthier alternative, you can substitute melted coconut oil instead of butter.
5. Egg - Eggs are essential for structure and binding; flax eggs are not suitable substitutes in this recipe.

Step 5 - Preheat your mini waffle maker. Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter for each waffle and cook until golden brown.

How to serve?

The mini waffles are best served warm for breakfast with a dab of softened salted butter, warm maple syrup and fresh berries. You can also make savory waffles, by topping them with air fryer chicken nuggets, scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon.

Create a waffle bar with a variety of toppings for a brunch party. You can customize them endlessly, from healthy options to decadent desserts.

To keep the waffles warm until serving time, preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the cooked waffles on a wire rack-lined baking sheet and keep them in the oven until ready to serve. This will allow heat to circulate around them and help maintain their crispness.

Topping ideas

• Basic - Softened salted butter and warm maple syrup.
• Fresh fruits - Sliced bananas and fresh berries.
• Chocolatey - Nutella, chocolate chips and whipped cream.
• Healthy - A drizzle of almond butter or peanut butter, sliced bananas and toasted almonds.
• Tropical - Use coconut oil instead of butter to make the Dash mini waffles, top with chopped fresh pineapple and shredded coconut.
• Dessert - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, caramel walnuts, candied pecans, chocolate or salted caramel sauce.
• Birthday cake - Stir some rainbow sprinkles into the batter before cooking. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, chocolate sauce and maraschino cherry.
• With chicken dishes - Top with chicken nuggets or tenders, warm maple syrup and a dust of confectioners sugar for mini chicken and waffles.
• Asian - A scoop of black sesame ice cream, toasted sesame seeds and shredded coconut.

How to store?

Skip the frozen waffles from the store. I usually make a double batch or freeze any leftovers for a quick, homemade grab-and-go breakfast on busy mornings before the kids head to school.

To store, place cooled mini waffles in a ziplock bag and freeze for several weeks. When reheating, my preferred method is to toast one or two in a toaster until hot and crisp. They're perfect for quick weekday mornings before heading to school, college, or work.

Reheating methods

1. In a toaster – Pop one or two frozen ones in a bread toaster for 1 to 2 minutes, until thawed and hot.
2. Oven method – Place frozen waffles directly on the oven rack in a single layer in a preheated 275°F oven and bake until warmed through.
3. In microwave – Microwave one or two for about a minute or until hot. However, this method tends to soften the waffles without crisping them up again.

Helpful tips

• Color – Cook until they achieve a deep golden brown for guaranteed crispiness! This typically takes 5-6 minutes in the Dash waffle maker.
• Don’t over mix – As with all baking recipes, over mixing will make them chewier.
• Milk – I prefer using whole milk for added richness.
• Almond Flour - Replace half the plain flour with almond flour for a healthier twist or make almond flour waffles using the linked recipe.
• Make it healthy - Use melted coconut oil instead of butter.
• Preheat the waffle iron - A hot waffle iron starts cooking the waffles immediately, ensuring the best texture.
• Grease the iron – This ensures they don't stick to the iron. I prefer to spray mine with non-stick cooking spray.
• Pancake batter will not work as a replacement.