Easy Freezer Friendly Whole Wheat Waffles: Light and fluffy whole wheat waffles pack a dose of whole grains for a healthy start to the day. 
Are you a pancake of waffle lover?
Me??? I am totally on team waffle. I just love the crisp edges that taste slightly caramelized that you get on a waffles.
Now don’t get me wrong, I won’t turn my nose up at a pancake. In fact, I have shared with you all SO many recipes for pancakes–Zucchini Bread Pancakes, Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes, Sweet Potato Pancakes and PB & J and Pancakes just to name a few–there are many more!
Why haven’t I shared more recipes like these Whole Wheat Waffles??
Easy Freezer Friendly Whole Wheat Waffles
Good Question. I really don’t have an answer for that either. But I think it is high time I share more waffle recipes!
Waffles are not only a wonderful morning treat smothered in rich maple syrup, but make a wonderful lunch when served with a slather of peanut butter and a sliced banana. Or how about dessert with fresh fruit and freshly whipped cream, or ice cream layered on the top of the waffle with homemade caramel.…..yum. So many things to do with these waffles and my mind and stomach are beginning to dream about different waffle creations.
But first lets start with this easy waffle batter. (And when you make them, make a triple batch so you can have some in the freezer at all times for an easy breakfast on a busy morning, or a quick snack at any time of the day!)
Tips on Making Freezer Friendly Waffles
- I use whole wheat flour because my family loves it and it is much healthier than enriched white flour, but use any flour you would like. Even Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour 1:1 works in this recipe to make these Gluten Free Freezer Friendly Waffles.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, use one tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice and then fill measuring cup remaining way to 3 1/2 cups with regular milk.
- You can also make these dairy free by using the equivalent amount of non-dairy milk such as almond or coconut milk.
- Eggs may be replaced with flax eggs or vegan egg replacement product.
- To freeze waffles for individual servings, allow waffles to cool. Place on a cookie sheet in freezer in a single layer until flash frozen–about 30 minutes. Place into freezer container for storage. This allows the waffles to be removed from freezer one at a time.
- To reheat frozen waffles, place in toaster oven, toaster or microwave.
Easy Freezer Friendly Whole Wheat Waffles
Simple, wholesome waffle recipe that is sugar free and made with 100% whole wheat flour.
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup canola or melted coconut oil
- 4 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
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Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining wet ingredients and add to the dry ingredients, incorporating the two mixtures well.
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Allow batter to sit while the waffle iron is heating up.
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Once the waffle iron is heated, brush with canola oil, coconut oil, or butter. Ladle your batter unto the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturers instructions.
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Serve with any topping you desire.
I love waffles too! I have to be careful when I cook them because my kiddos don’t like anything too crunchy and especially not burnt! I’m with you, I love the crunch.
Thanks for a great recipe.
Well, Sami, these waffles usually turn out relatively soft for me, so your kids may enjoy them as well. I usually toast mine to get super crispy:)
Hi Kristen,
What a hearty and satisfying treat for breakfast or brunch. My family will love this! Do you think this recipe will work with vegan egg replacer and almond or coconut milk? Thank you so much for sharing this healthy and delicious whole wheat waffle recipe at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I’m pinning and tweeting this recipe!
Deborah,
These absolutely work with egg substitute and any vegan milk. My nephew has a severe egg allergy and so I have personally made them with “flax” eggs and also with unsweeetened canned coconut milk…that coconut flavor is dynamite!! I am sure almond or soy milk would work as well. I will edit recipe to include notes to make vegan.
These are just too perfect Kristen – and really, waffles don’t need sugar added! I’ve been missing waffles for so long. It’s easy to make them dairy-free, but with vegan requests and gluten-free needs from my husband, not a darn waffle won’t stop sticking to the griddle (the griddle is stronger than the waffle!). I may have to sneak a batch of these just for myself 🙂
Oh you poor thing!! When we were gluten free and vegan I had to resort to buying a frozen product or buckwheat…..which was just not the same. You definitely need a batch in the freezer for yourself.
These are just perfect. The recipe looks great. I’m so with you. I love a nice crunchy waffle.
Crunchy is where it is at!
I love waffles so much and I even like to make extra to freeze 🙂
There are always extra in my freezer 🙂
Love how healthy and delicious these waffles sound, especially without any sugar added. I might add in a little vanilla because I love it. Thanks!
Vanilla would be fabulous in this batter for sure!
These waffles look delicious Kristen! I’m with you, waffles win over pancakes any day. I love that they are freezer friendly – I always make too many! Although keeping some for dessert with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce sounds perfect ????
Thanks so much Charlotte!! And too many waffles is NEVER a bad thing 😉
These look amazing! And I love the healthy twists—I’ll take mine with berries and cream!
Oh yes, berries and cream sound perfectly delightful Liz!
I’m honestly lean more towards team pancake, but your waffles may convert me!
Pancakes are NOT a bad thing! But I think you should have both Rachelle!
I love having waffles frozen in my freezer for quick breakfasts-or even quick dinners! Love this recipe!
They do make a great dinner–or brinner option for sure!
What is the amount of oil to use? 1/2 what?
AH, great catch–sorry about that! It is 1/2 cup.