Description
Delight in these irresistible strawberry waffles that combine fluffy, golden waffles with the fresh, sweet taste of strawberries. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or a special brunch, these waffles are easy to make and topped with whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an indulgent treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour (Can substitute with whole wheat flour)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (Can substitute with honey or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Milk (Almond milk or oat milk for non-dairy option)
- 2 large Eggs (Use flaxseed eggs for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter (Can use olive oil)
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (Frozen strawberries must be thawed and drained)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Optional but recommended)
Toppings
- 1 cup Whipped Cream
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (For dusting)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, pureed strawberries (from the 1 cup fresh strawberries), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; it’s okay if a few lumps remain to keep the waffles tender.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes depending on your appliance.
- Serve: Remove the waffles from the iron and stack them on a plate. Top with reserved strawberry puree, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, or syrup, then dust with powdered sugar to finish.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, substitute eggs with flaxseed eggs and use plant-based milk and butter substitutes.
- Frozen strawberries should be fully thawed and drained to avoid excess liquid in the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture in the waffles.
- You can store leftover waffles in the freezer and reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar amount or using natural syrups like honey or maple syrup.
