Who doesn’t love a good waffle on a Sunday morning? Scratch that. Who doesn’t love a good waffle, period? We know, we know, this is a controversial topic (cue the long-standing pancake vs. waffle debate!). But this week is extra special for waffles. In celebration of National Waffle Day on Friday, we’ve whipped up (get it?) some perfect waffle recipes that everyone in your family will love. And we do mean everyone — because these sweet and savory waffles also cover tons of diet preferences from vegan to gluten-free to paleo. So get out your waffle iron and allow these creations to put other breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes to shame. Yes, we just said that: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Did we not mention that some of them work for all three meals? Here are some of our favorite, better-for-you waffle recipes:
Walnut Waffles With Blueberry Sauce
Here are some things you’ll need:
King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour, $7.99, Thrivemarket.comThrive Market Organic Walnut Halves and Pieces, $17.99, Thrivemarket.com
Green Tea Matcha Waffles
Here are some things you’ll need:
Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar, $3.19, Thrivemarket.comCulinary Green Tea Matcha Powder, $11.99, Thrivemarket.com
Chili Cornbread Waffles
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Crispy Chicken Whole Wheat Waffles and Vanilla Agave Syrup
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Blueberry Brunch Waffles
VeganGluten-free
Whether you’re avoiding gluten or avoiding animal products, these blueberry waffles from Deliciously Ella are going to be your best friend. The base flour is made with ground gluten-free oats and mixed with other alternative flours to create a filling morning breakfast with a touch of sweetness from the blueberries. Here are some things you’ll need:
Arrowhead Mills Buckwheat Flour, $3.29, Thrivemarket.comThrive Market Organic Rolled Oats, $4.99, Thrivemarket.com
Waffles With Whipped Meyer Lemon Cream and Strawberries
Here’s what you’ll need:
Coombs Organic Maple Syrup, $9.99, Thrivemarket.com
Beefy Sweet Potato Waffle Quesadilla
Here are some things you’ll need:
Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk, $2.29, Thrivemarket.comMamma Chia Organic Black Chia Seeds, $5.49, Thrivemarket.com
Spinach Protein Waffles
Here are some things you’ll need:
Thrive Market Organic Rolled Oats, $4.99, Thrivemarket.com
Double Chocolate Waffles
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Pumpkin Pear Waffles
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Waffle Chicken Skewers With Maple Cashew Dipping Sauce
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