This is the Best Waffle Recipe! It makes easy waffles that are light and fluffy. Serve with maple syrup or with your favorite fruit and jam.

If you love this waffle recipe, make sure you check out my other breakfast recipes, including one of my favorite muffin recipes.

The Best Waffle Recipe

When it comes to breakfast, we are a house divided. My daughter and one of my sons are pancake lovers, while my husband and my other son are team waffles. I don’t complain, because I really do love both of them.

Whether waffles or pancakes, though, we all have a deep love of breakfast. So really, there are no complaints when I make this waffle recipe for breakfast.

This is one of those recipes that I have made countless times. As much as we love a fancy flavored waffle, we always go back to this basic waffle recipe. It’s been made so many times for a reason – it really is the best!

How to Make This Waffle Recipe

This recipe is so easy that I have it memorized now. And while it may take a step or two more than just using a mix, the flavor and texture are totally worth it! Here’s how you make them:

Start by combining your dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine all of your wet ingredients, except the egg whites, in another bowl.
*TIP* I hate doing extra dishes, so I just use a large liquid measuring cup to not only measure, but also to mix the wet ingredients.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until they are moistened.

Beat the egg whites until they have stiff peaks. This is what is going to give the waffles their amazing, light texture!
I like to start by adding about 1/4 of the egg whites to the mixture. I’m not super gentle with this – but this will lighten up the batter and make it easier to fold in the remaining whites.
When the first quarter of the whites are mixed in, gently fold in the rest of the whipped egg whites. Be careful to not overmix!
Cook your waffles according to your waffle baker instructions.

Freezing Waffles

These waffles are super easy to freeze. In fact, I like to make a double batch and freeze some for another day.

Once the waffles are cool, I like to place the waffles on a baking sheet in a single layer and place in the freezer. Let them freeze for 30-60 minutes, then you can take them and stack them in a freezer safe container or freezer bag.

When you are ready to use the waffles, we simply put them in the toaster (if you have a toaster that will fit them) or place them in the oven just until they are thawed and crisped back up.

Tips and Tricks

As much as I hate to say this, the waffle maker will make a difference. I’ve probably been through dozens of waffle makers, and many don’t cook hot enough to crisp up the outside, leaving you with limp, soggy waffles. So if you are having lots of problems with your waffles, you may want to try a new waffle maker. I have been using a KitchenAid Waffle Baker for the last several years that I have liked, but it looks like they no longer make it. If you don’t love your waffle maker, ask around and try a new one – it might make all the difference.
I like to use a deep waffle maker, often called Belgian Waffle Makers. I like that you get the crisp exterior and a tender, fluffy interior.
I don’t always add sugar, especially when we are just eating these with syrup, which is already sweet. But for grab and go, I like the little bit of added sweetness.
You can totally skip the separated eggs, but you won’t have a waffle that is as light or fluffy. But they are still delicious. I think the extra few minutes are totally worth it, though!
Unless I’m in a hurry, I usually don’t start preheating the waffle maker until my batter is ready because I like to let it sit for a bit before using it. It gives the batter some time for the baking powder to activate and make the waffles nice and fluffy.
I use regular 2% milk. You can definitely use buttermilk if you have it on hand, but I love this recipe because it only uses ingredients I always have on hand.

Ideas for Waffle Toppings:

We usually just use powdered sugar or maple syrup, but here are some other waffle topping ideas!

Whipped Cream
Berries
Sliced Peaches
Strawberry Syrup
Homemade Buttermilk Syrup
Chocolate Sauce
Caramel Sauce
Caramel Apple Syrup
Nutella or Biscoff Spread
Peanut Butter

Check Out These Other Waffle Recipes

Liege Waffles
Banana Waffles
Blueberry Waffles
Chocolate Waffles
Red Velvet Waffles

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