3 Ingredient Banana Waffles (Quick and Easy Breakfast!)
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Looking for a simple and delicious breakfast to make for the family? These 3 Ingredient Banana Waffles can be made quickly and with just a few basic ingredients.
3 Ingredient Banana Waffles
Cooking frugal meals can sometimes feel like a creativity contest…
Keeping ingredients on the shelves can open up many possibilities, but sometimes you seem to have nothing. Breakfast can be tricky. Waffles are always a hit at my house, so this recipe was met with delight. These 3 Ingredient Banana Waffles brought smiles to my kid’s faces and weren’t too hard to accomplish before my morning coffee!
This waffle recipe is filling with delicious banana flavor, so it doesn’t need many ingredients. If you are looking for a quick breakfast that is warm and filling, you will want to give this a try.
Keep reading to learn how to make 3 Ingredient Banana Waffles!
Is Waffle Mixture the Same as Pancake Mixture?
Waffle and pancake mix can be used interchangeably, but you will get the best results if you use a waffle batter recipe for waffles or a pancake recipe for pancakes.
Why Are My Waffles Not Getting Crispy?
Waffles must have whipped eggs and be cooked long enough to get crispy. If you did not beat the eggs in your batter, you need to do that next time. If you beat the eggs in the batter, make sure you cook the waffle long enough to get it nice and crispy.
How Do You Fix a Soggy Waffle?
Place the soggy waffles on a baking sheet and put them in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 5-10 minutes (keep an eye on them) until they become crispy.
Ingredients in 3 Ingredient Waffles
- Eggs. These are essential in this recipe for getting the proper rise and texture.
- Flour. All Purpose Flour is what we are looking for in this recipe. You could also try All Purpose Gluten Free Flour since this recipe has a binder. This recipe would also work very well with Oat Flour. You can make your own oat flour by grinding rolled oats in a high-speed blender or a food processor to make a powder.
- Bananas. You need these to add flavor!
Variations to the 3 Ingredient Waffles
If you don’t like bananas, here are some things you can try and sub for them in your waffle.
- Pumpkin Puree
- Almond Butter, peanut butter, or your favorite seed or nut butter
- Apple Sauce
- Pear Sauce
Additions to the 3 Ingredient Banana Waffles
If you want to change these up a bit, here are some things you could add to the batter!
- Cinnamon
- Chocolate Chips
- Berries
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions for Making Banana Waffles
In a bowl, mash up bananas, and mix in egg yolks and flour.
In a separate bowl, beat egg white with a whisk or an electric mixer until they are frothy and form soft peaks.
Once soft peaks have formed, blend (or fold in) ingredients from the other bowl.
Keep folding in until all the ingredients are well incorporated, and you have a smooth batter.
Now your batter is ready for the waffle maker! Follow your waffle makers instructions to cook your waffle properly. Top the finished waffles with maple syrup and serve with fresh fruit.
3 Ingredient Banana Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 eggs separated
- 1 Cup flour
- 4 Bananas the more ripe the better!
Instructions
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In a bowl mash up bananas, mix in egg yolks and flour.
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In a separate bowl, beat egg white until they are frothy and form soft peaks. Once soft peaks have formed, fold in ingredients from the other bowl. Keep folding in until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Now your batter is ready for the waffle maker! Follow your instructions on you waffle iron to cook the waffles.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover 3 Ingredient Waffles
Store any leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to enjoy again. You can also place extras in a freezer bag and freeze them for another week.
To reheat waffles, place them on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F until warm and crispy (about 5-10 minutes).
Gluten Free 3 Ingredient Waffles
To make these waffles gluten-free, use All Purpose Gluten Free Flour instead of regular flour. You can also use Oat Flour in this recipe, which works well to make these “banana oatmeal waffles”. These waffles are naturally dairy free.
Tips and Tricks from Merissa for Making 3 Ingredient Waffles
- For healthy waffles, use the recommended oat flour as a variation. The waffles will be more filling and have more beneficial properties than if you use plain white flour.
- Double, triple, or quadruple this batch of waffles and make a bunch all at once to have leftovers that you can put in the freezer for another breakfast.
More Waffle and Pancake Recipes
- Easy Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles Recipe
- Homemade Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix
- Homemade Pancake Syrup Made With Apple Peelings
- Homemade Pancake Mix + Pancake Recipe From Scratch
- Simple Gluten Free Pancakes Recipe
- Applesauce Pancakes
- Greek Yogurt Pancakes
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About the Author: Lacey enjoys raising, producing, and creating food for her family. Due to budget over the years, she has learned how to produce delicious and nourishing foods from frugal ingredients. Creating delicious meals for her family brings her joy and she hopes to inspire others along the way.
This recipe for 3 Ingredient Banana Waffles was originally posted on Little House Living in February 2023.
Made these this morning. Have several packages of frozen bananas so good way to use them. These are delicious 😋