Waffles are easy and versatile enough to enjoy every day; this variation on the traditional buttermilk recipe includes ripe bananas, walnuts, and nutmeg.

These Banana Belgian Waffles from scratch are fluffy on the inside and slightly crisp on the out, top them with some sweet maple syrup and you have the perfect breakfast or brunch.

This waffle recipe along with Chocolate Chip Waffles and Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffles are great ways to oblige their breakfast cravings.

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Banana Belgian Waffles

• Over ripe Bananas

• Eggs

• Pure Vanilla Extract

• Honey

• Milk

• Whole Wheat Flour

• Baking Powder

• Cinnamon

• Salt

To Make Banana Belgian Waffles From Scratch

Step 1: Heat Waffle Iron

Follow your waffle iron manual instructions. Then grease it well so the waffles don't stick.

Step 2: Make the Waffle Batter

Whisk together the bananas, egg, vanilla and honey until smooth then whisk in the milk. Add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk it just until everything is incorporated. Lumpy batter is good batter!

Step 3: Make Waffles

Use a ladle to scoop and pour the batter into the middle of the waffle iron. My iron takes about ½ cup or so of batter. Shut the top of the waffle maker and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Follow your waffle maker instructions for timing.

Step 4: Serve!

To keep the waffles warm before serving, place them on a sheet pan and in a 170° oven. When all the waffles are ready, serve them with pats of butter and warm maple syrup.

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 3 large eggs, separated

• 2 cups non-fat buttermilk

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 3 very ripe bananas (about 1 1/4 pounds)

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions

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• Step 1

Heat waffle iron. In a large bowl, sift together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

• Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients; stir until just combined.

• Step 3

In an empty bowl, coarsely mash bananas and lemon juice; stir into batter along with the walnuts. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites with a hand-mixer until stiff but not dry. Fold into the batter.

• Step 4

Ladle about 1/3 cup batter onto each section of the waffle grid; spread batter almost to the edges. Close lid; bake until no steam emerges from waffle iron, 5 to 6 minutes.

• Step 5

Transfer cooked waffles to a baking sheet; place in an oven set to low heat, about 200 degrees, while using remaining batter. Serve.

It is super easy to freeze these waffles. Let the waffles cool completely. You can freeze them whole or in quarters. Most of them like to freeze them in quarters. Cut the waffles and then place them in a freezer safe air tight container or zip top bag. Label and date the container and freeze.

Waffles can be reheated in the toaster, microwave or oven. My kiddos prefer using the toaster. Place the waffles in the toaster, frozen or thawed, and they will toast up great. To reheat in microwave: heat waffle for 30 seconds, flip waffle over and heat another 30 seconds-one minute until heated through. To reheat in the oven, place on sheet pan and heat in 350° oven for 15-20 minutes.