Waffles!

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups flour

½ cup corn meal

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

¾ cup oil

2 ½ cups buttermilk (add more if needed)

3 eggs (whites and yolks separated)
 

Instructions:

Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, corn meal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the oil, buttermilk, and egg YOLKS ONLY.

Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon until just moistened. Add more buttermilk if the batter is too dry.

Prepare the Egg Whites: Beat the 3 egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until nearly fully combined. It’s best if there are still some white streaks visible.

Cook the Waffles: Preheat your waffle iron. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown and crisp.

Serve: Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as syrup, fruit, or whipped cream, or keep reading for more great topping ideas. Enjoy!
 
 

You can use the above recipe as a base and add in other things to make it your own!
Add mix-ins into the batter: Fold in 1 cup of your favorite mix in (ex., blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts) when folding in the egg whites, then continue the base recipe as written.
Red velvet batter: Add 3 tbsp granulated sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the dry ingredients and add 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp red food coloring to the wet ingredients, the follow the base recipe as written.
Try these topped with a cream cheese glaze!
Chocolate batter: Add ½ cup cocoa powder, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp espresso powder (optional) to the dry ingredients of the base recipe. Follow the remainder of the recipe as written.
Try these topped with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and sliced strawberries!
Whole grain: Swap the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour. Keep in mind that whole wheat flour absorbs more liquid than all purpose, so you may need more buttermilk! Too dry? Try using ½ whole wheat and ½ all purpose flour (so 1 ¼ cup of each).
Malted waffle: Add 6 Tbsp malted milk powder to the dry ingredients, then follow the base recipe as written.

  

Syrups and Spreads: butter, maple syrup, strawberry syrup, blueberry syrup, chocolate syrup, peanut butter, Nutella, honey, cream cheese, jams and jellies, lemon curd, caramel sauce, Whipped cream

Fresh Fruit: bananas, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mangoes, pineapples

Nuts: pecans, cashews, peanuts, almonds

Sorbet: any flavor sorbet you want, but you can take it to the next level by blending up frozen fruit and making your own sorbet at home!

Ice cream

Cinnamon Sugar

Yogurt

Pudding

Savory: Bacon, fried chicken, or shrimp and grits on a waffle

  

Butter and Maple Syrup Waffle: You can’t go wrong with this classic combo! But make sure you are getting real maple syrup; it makes all the difference!

Smores Waffle: Mix 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter before cooking and/or add chocolate chips on top, spread marshmallow fluff on top, and finish with chocolate syrup!

The Elvis Waffle: Spread with peanut butter and top with banana slices, a drizzle of honey, and chopped bacon (optional).

Cereal Crusted Ice Cream Waffle: Put a large scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the waffle, then press your favorite cereal onto the ice cream to make a beautiful and delicious treat!

Strawberry Shortcake Waffle: Top with strawberry syrup, fresh strawberry slices, and whipped cream.

Maple Bacon Waffle: Top with maple syrup and chopped bacon, a match made in heaven!

Apple Pie Waffle: Cover the waffle with stewed diced apples and whipped cream. To go the extra mile, finish with a dutch apple pie crumble!

Parfait Waffle: Top with yogurt, your favorite fresh fruits, and finish with granola!

Banana Split Waffle: Do it up big! Put a whole banana split sundae on top of your waffle. Put one scoop of vanilla ice cream, one scoop of chocolate ice cream, and one scoop of strawberry ice cream on top of your waffle all in a row. Peel a banana and split it down the middle lengthwise, then put half on either side of the row of ice cream. Top the vanilla ice cream with crushed pineapple or pineapple sauce. Top the chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. Top the strawberry ice cream with fresh sliced strawberries or strawberry sauce. Put a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top of each scoop of ice cream, then garnish with chopped peanuts.

Chocolate Fondue Waffle: Top with sliced banana, sliced strawberry, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.

Churro Waffle: Drizzle with dulce de leche and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Hot Fudge Sundae Waffle: Top with vanilla ice cream and finish with hot chocolate syrup, yum!

Turtle Waffle: Shower your waffle in chocolate and caramel syrups, then top with chopped walnuts and pecans.

Cinnamon Roll Waffle: Make a cinnamon sugar butter and spread liberally on the waffle, finish with a cream cheese glaze.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Waffle: Drizzle with chocolate syrup and sliced fresh strawberries.

Cheesecake Waffle: Top with cheesecake pudding, strawberry or blueberry jam (or fresh sliced!), and finish with whipped cream.

Trail Mix Waffle: Top with chocolate chips, mixed nuts, M&M’s, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, honey, and granola. You’ll be ready to hit the trail after that feast!

Cobbler Waffle: Top with your choice of fruit compote, streusel (a crumbly topping made of flour, butter, and sugar), and finish with whipped cream!

Strawberry Kiwi Waffle with Whipped Cream: Top your waffle with whipped cream and slices of fresh strawberries and kiwis.

Strawberry and/or Blueberry Lemon Curd Waffle: Spread lemon curd atop your waffle and top with fresh sliced strawberries or blueberries!

Pecan Pie Waffle: Mix 3 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and ¼ cup chopped pecans. Spread the mixture on top of your waffle.

Bacon Pecan Waffle: Top with chopped bacon and pecans and your choice of syrup, I would recommend maple!

PB&J on a Waffle: Spread peanut butter and jelly on top of a waffle, top with another waffle to make it a full sandwich!

Lox on a Waffle: Reimagine the classic bagel with lox on a waffle – top your waffle with cream cheese, smoked salmon, sliced red onion, sliced tomato, and capers. Finish with a bit of fresh dill.

Eggs Benny on a Waffle: Top your waffle with Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce. Or try a variation: replace the Canadian bacon with smoked salmon, a crab cake, bacon, sausage, a tomato slice… the options are endless!

Grilled Cheese on a Waffle: Put your favorite cheeses on top of a waffle and put it in a pan, then put another waffle on top. Cook until the cheese is gooey and melty and delicious! Try covering the pan to keep the heat in and melt the cheese faster. Consider adding in extras, like bacon, avocado, or anything else you can think of – you can also be fancy and add preserves!

BEC/SEC on a Waffle: Fry or scramble some eggs and cook up your favorite bacon or sausage, then put them on top of a waffle and top with cheese! If you want, be extra and load it up with avocado and salsa or hot sauce! Throw another waffle on top for an on the go waffle sandwich.

Ice Cream Sandwich on a Waffle: Spread a thick layer of ice cream on top of one waffle and top with another waffle.

  Please note that attempting these waffle recipes may result in uncontrollable joy, impromptu kitchen dance parties, and an overwhelming urge to shout 'Waffle Time!' at random intervals. We take no responsibility for anything that occurs as a result of attempting any of these recipes, which may include (but are not limited to) delicious messes, syrup explosions, and/or bacon battles. If you're allergic to any of the ingredients, please skip this recipe and keep your kitchen safe. Use caution when combining waffles with ice cream, fried chicken, or marshmallow fluff as these combinations may cause extreme satisfaction and happy taste buds. Try at your own risk, and remember, this is for entertainment only. Waffle responsibly!