Description
These banana oat waffles are a quick, nutritious breakfast option, combining ripe bananas and rolled oats for a naturally sweet, fiber-rich meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, 1 tablespoon nut butter, or a handful of berries
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the ripe banana, rolled oats, milk, egg, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
- Carefully remove the cooked waffles and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes). Top with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, or a drizzle of maple syrup for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: banana oat waffles, healthy breakfast, quick waffles, gluten-free option
