Waffle Toppings

The waffle toppings in the list below include jams, sauces, syrups, fruit, and more to transform your breakfast experience!

Use any of these toppings on homemade or store-bought waffles.

Best-Ever Toppings for Waffles

Whether you buy them or make a batch of Classic Buttermilk Waffles or Healthy Banana Waffles, all you need is a base for the toppings. Top them with:

• Butter: The most original waffle topping. 
• Cinnamon: Fluffy waffles with cinnamon taste like the holidays. 
• Sprinkles: a colorful addition kids love or make these Birthday Cake Waffles.
• Milk Chocolate Chips: in the batter to make Chocolate Chip Waffles or on top are always a family favorite and taste epic.
• Dark Chocolate Chips: If dark chocolate is more your waffle jam, add some store bought pieces.
• White Chocolate Chips: Add with nuts or fruit for an out-of-this-world breakfast.
• Nutmeg: Another holiday spice, with nutty flavor.
• Maple Syrup: Sweet, irresistible, and complimentary to any waffle. Or, make your own brown sugar syrup!
• Honey: A sweet alternative to traditional waffle syrup.
• Cinnamon Syrup: a delicious touch of the classic flavor in a syrup!
• Blueberry Syrup: use this easy must-make blueberry drizzle recipe.
• Chocolate Drizzle: Decorate your waffle with ooey gooey chocolatey goodness!
• Peanut Butter Drizzle: Will turn into the most delicious glaze on a fresh waffle.
• Raspberry Drizzle: Another berry good choice to top your waffle with.
• Peach Syrup: drizzled over waffles or these Peaches and cream waffles.
• Strawberry Syrup: an easy recipe to take your waffles over the top!
• Cocoa Powder: Great for chocolatey waffles that aren’t overly sweet.
• Greek Yogurt: High protein for a waffle hunger hack.
• Jelly: Spread your favorite for a delicious burst of fruit flavor.
• Jam: Adds a thicker fruit flavor for added fruit. 
• Fruit puree: Blend your favorite fruits for an epic fruit drizzle to top your waffle.
• Apple Sauce: This combination may seem out of place, but applesauce creates a subtly sweet apple taste that is amazing on waffles!
• Strawberries: Strawberries are a classic waffle topping! Pair with whipped cream for a strawberries and cream vibe.
• Blueberries: Frozen or fresh are both great options for this topping choice. 
• Apples: Spice or chop for an award-winning apple pie waffle flavor.
• Mangoes: For a more tropical waffle palate. 
• Pomegranate Seeds: A healthy winter fruit that has juicy seeds for a burst of flavor in each bite.
• Raisins: A sweet and slightly bitter crunch in every waffle bite. 
• Cherries: Marascino on top, please!
• Kiwi: Kiwis are a delicious winter fruit that can be sliced thin for the ultimate waffle breakfast win.
• Blackberries: Seasonal fruits that are sweet and tart on fresh waffles.
• Pineapple: Top with shaved coconut for a pina colada waffle.
• Powdered Sugar: Gives waffles a fair funnel cake taste!
• Brown Sugar: A deep, sweet flavor that is super satisfying on a hot, fluffy waffle. 
• Cream Cheese: A low-calorie alternative that adds a subtle sweetness to waffles.
• Granulated Sugar: If you don’t have any powdered sugar or don’t know how to make it, use regular sugar to create an extra sweet waffle. 
• Pudding: Pudding gives waffles a delicious crepe taste.
• Whipped Cream: Whipped cream is nostalgic, and kids love it.
• Almonds: Nutty, earthy, and toasty. Epic waffles await.
• Pecans: If you haven’t tried them on waffles, thank me later!
• Cashews: Cashews add extra crunch to soft, fluffy waffles.
• Walnuts: Sweet, buttery, and crunchy
• Oats: Hit your macros with this high-protein waffle topping!
• Granola: For a crispy and flaky waffle crunch without added guilt.
• Sunflower seeds: A mini crunchy goodness to start your morning!
• Chia Seeds: For a healthier topping option with protein and fiber!
• Macadamia Nuts: Pair with white chocolate for a cookie tasting waffle!
• Mini Marshmallows: Combine with graham cracker and chocolate for the ultimate s’mores waffle.
• Pop Rocks: Kids will love this sizzling combination! 
• Frosting: Birthday Cake icing or Funfetti is the best!
• Gummy Candies: Another ‘kid-approved’ waffle topping. 
• Cookie Dough: Nuff said.
• Mini M&Ms: M&Ms are fun and melt into a fluffy waffle.
• Crushed Oreos: The cookie crunch you love with your favorite waffles.
• Crushed Candy Canes: Perfect for using extra holiday candy canes. Crush and top.
• Cereal: An easy topping that most people already have in their pantry.
• Graham Cracker Crumbs: Mix with mini marshmallows or chocolate for a s’mores waffle.
• Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter + hot waffles = breakfast win
• Almond butter: If peanut butter isn’t your jam, try almond butter on waffles.
• Caramel: For the best ooey gooey waffles
• Apple butter: Rich, spreadable texture that creates a burst of buttery flavor on a waffle.
• Lemon Curd: An easy-peasy lemon squeezy waffle topping!
• Coconut Flakes: One ticket to waffle paradise, please. 
• Chopped Peaches: Use fresh or store bought fruit cups for a peachy keen waffle.
• Chopped Raspberry: Your waffles will taste like a burst of fruity sweetness.
• Sliced Bananas: Slice as thick or thin as you would like for a delicious banana flavored waffle. 
• Roasted Strawberries: Taking the time to roast the strawberries before topping them on the waffles elevates the flavor x1 million!
• Cinnamon Roasted Apples: They taste like apple pie, with minimal effort!
• Banana Foster: lightly cooked bananas + waffles= match made in waffle heaven!
• Nutella: Chocolate-Hazelnut waffles are rated 10/10.
• Peanut Butter Chips: These add a light peanut butter flavor to dull waffles.
• Ice Cream: Dessert waffles for the win! Pair with your favorite flavor.

These toppings will turn boring old waffles into new and AMAZING breakfasts for your family to enjoy!