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Whole Wheat Waffles


W is for Whole Wheat Waffles!

This year I'm participating in a bi-weekly challenge with some blogging friends to post recipes using all of the letters in the alphabet.  It can feature a food that begins with the letter of the week or the recipe name can contain the week's letter.

I cannot believe how fast this year is gone and that we are up to W already! This one was an easy choice for me because I love waffles. I've not always had great luck with whole wheat recipes, but this one came from the King Arthur Baking Company website so I figured it was a good bet.

While you make the batter, preheat your waffle iron.  Combine together whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. 

In another bowl, whisk together milk, one egg and melted butter.  I deviated from the recipe a bit and added some pure vanilla extract at this point as well. 

You don't want to go nuts getting out every single lump. Small ones are okay.  Overworking the batter leads to dense waffles.  

Give the iron a coating a non-stick spray and then I use a large cookie scoop to make sure my waffles are all even.  This recipe will make three thick Belgian style round waffles.  I put my oven on about 170 degrees and keep the already baked waffles warm on a baking sheet while I finish up the rest.

We like a variety of different toppings here.  Sometimes it's butter and real maple syrup, other times fresh fruit and whipped cream. Occasionally it's even ice cream and caramel syrup or hot fudge topping. 

I was pleased with how these turned out. They were a great texture and held up well to a generous amount of syrup being poured into the pockets without disintegrating.

Thank you again to Wendy for hosting the 2024 Alphabet Challenge and to the other bloggers for sharing their recipes this week! Check them out using the links down below! You can see all of the recipes I've made for the challenge here- Alphabet Challenge 2024


Whole Wheat Waffles

Whole Wheat Waffles
Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 tablespoons (granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk, lukewarm
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted or 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Toppings: butter, real maple syrup, fruit, whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your iron while you make the waffle batter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the egg, milk, butter or oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. It's okay if the batter is a bit lumpy.
  5. Cook the waffles per the manufacture's directions for your iron. Serve warm as desired with butter, syrup, fruit, whipped cream.

Notes

Source: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/whole-wheat-waffles-recipe

Recommended Products

OXO large cookie scoop
Presto Flipside Belgian Waffle Maker

Other whole wheat flour recipes you may enjoy:

Honey Oat Pan Rolls

Berry Topped Coffee Cake

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  1. A Day in the Life on the FarmNovember 6, 2024 at 6:14 AM

    Now I have a hankering for Waffles and I have a fasting blood test this morning. Waaaaahhhhh

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  2. Stacy RushtonNovember 6, 2024 at 9:32 AM

    Whole wheat waffles are the best! Despite the butter and syrup, I always feel like I'm eating a healthy breakfast.

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  3. hobby baker KellyNovember 6, 2024 at 12:46 PM

    They look wonderful! I haven't broken out the waffle maker in a while...

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  4. KarenNovember 6, 2024 at 2:01 PM

    These look so fluffy despite the whole wheat. I'd feel so virtuous that I'd definitely want seconds!

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  5. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & LuckNovember 7, 2024 at 10:26 AM

    King Arthur always seems to have some pretty trustworthy recipes. I think I might just need to dust off my waffle iron and make these because they look fantastic!!!

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  6. Mayuri's JikoniNovember 7, 2024 at 8:40 PM

    I really need to invest in a waffle maker. Love them but always have them at restaurants which usually are made from all purpose flour. Time to make the whole wheat ones.

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  7. Jeff the ChefNovember 8, 2024 at 8:48 AM

    That's a cool challenge. I certainly like your W! I'm all about waffles, so I'm very interested to try your recipe!

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  8. LisaNovember 17, 2024 at 10:23 AM

    I really need use more whole wheat flour and this is the perfect recipe to start with. We love waffles!

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  9. RadhaNovember 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM

    I would love to wake up to this healthy wholesome breakfast! I am making waffles now,

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