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Crisp and golden on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and packed with real banana flavor, this recipe for banana waffles is a must-try!

Make your weekend breakfast epic by making this easy banana waffle recipe from scratch.

two banana waffles topped with bananas on a plate

Simple Banana Waffle Recipe

Few things can compete with a fluffy stack of banana pancakes, except these banana waffles, which have that irresistible crisp golden exterior with those pockets that hold just the right amount of pancake syrup.

If you’ve never made waffles from scratch, don’t worry. I keep it simple and tell you just what you need to know.

How Ripe Should Bananas Be?

You’ll want a few brown spots on your banana, which means it’s ripe and sweet. And if your banana is full-on brown, it’ll make the batter even sweeter. Bonus! The riper the banana, the easier it is to mash before you add it to the batter.

Fresh or Frozen Bananas?

Both will work to make waffles; however, frozen bananas should be thawed out first, before mashing them and adding them to the bowl.

overhead view of two banana waffles topped with bananas on a plate

How to Make Banana Waffles

You’ll want to mash the banana separately first. Then, like most waffle batter, you’ll first measure and mix the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients, including the mashed banana, and mix until the batter is nearly smooth.

Wait for the waffle iron to be nice and hot, and grease it if necessary, before pouring the batter. Pour just enough to almost cover the flat tops of the mold, to prevent oozing out on the sides. Close the lid and wait to check on them until the steam stops coming out from the sides.

Other Banana Breakfast Recipes

Other recipes that use up ripe bananas and hit the spot for breakfast include these cottage cheese banana pancakes (high protein!), the banana blender muffins that disappear, and this banana French toast.

Banana Waffles (Classic Recipe)

two banana waffles overhead view with sliced bananas on a plate

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Crisp and golden on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and packed with real banana flavor, this recipe for banana waffles is a must-try!

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat the waffle iron. Mash the ripe banana with a fork on a plate or in a zip bag until it has a pureé-like texture.

Make the batter:

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
Add the milk, egg, butter, mashed banana, and vanilla into the bowl. Mix until mostly smooth, with few remaining lumps.

Cook:

If needed, this varies by waffle iron, grease it right before pouring the batter in. Cook the waffles until steam stops coming out of the sides; this is when you can open and check. Once done, remove the waffle from the waffle iron and repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Serve:

Serve the waffles topped with additional sliced bananas, chopped walnuts, and syrup.

Storage:

Leftover waffle batter can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring it to room temperature before cooking it. Cooked waffles can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.