This Best Easy Whole Grain Belgian Waffle Recipe is a weekly or by-weekly menu item for us, we LOVE these!

One of the things, I like to do as a whole foods cook, is to make sure pancakes or waffles go on the evening menu once a week. It’s predictable and it’s easy!

The best part though, is that more often than not, most people like pancakes and Belgian waffles, and kids especially. So, if you are looking to add an easy item to the menu every week, I highly recommend this one!

Why whole grains?

There are many reasons why we choose freshly milled whole grains over all purpose flour or even store bought whole wheat… Here are just a few of the differences…

Whole Grains Vs. Refined Grains – What’s The Difference?

Refined Grains

Refined Grains strips bran and germ layers.
Refined Grains are stripped out of most of its fiber, healthy fats, and many vitamins and minerals.
Refined grains are generally “enriched.” Enriched flour is flour sprayed with vitamins and other nutrients to replace the nutritional value lost when the bran and germ were removed

Whole Grains

Whole Grains retain all three layers of the grain; the bran, wheat germ, and endosperm.
Whole Grains are high in fiber
Whole Grains are loaded with essential vitamins that support a healthy metabolism, and brain health, and can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Whole Grains are gentle on the digestive system.

“Read the full article here: 19 Benefits Of Switching To Whole Grains

What Kind Of Milk?

If you are subscribed to my blog, you probably know, I am a HUGE fan of whole raw milk, the benefits in my opinion, far outweigh the risks. However, for these particular whole-grain waffles, unsweetened organic almond milk is my go-to! I feel like it is one of the ingredients that really helps make the taste in these fluffy whole wheat waffles.

You seriously can use whatever milk suits your fancy and you will have delicious waffles. I just prefer almond milk in these homemade whole wheat waffles.

What Kind Of Sugar?

As always, I will generally use coconut sugar in the replacement for brown sugar, which is definitely what I did here.

Other than that for this recipe, there is no other added sugar.

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BEST EASY WHOLE GRAIN BELGIAN WAFFLE RECIPE

Ingredients

3 cups. whole grain flour
1 1/2 Tbs. Baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup. Coconut Sugar
2 Large eggs
12 Tbs. Melted butter
3 cups. Almond milk
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

Instructions

*Heat your waffle iron to the desired temperature. I usually crank my up all the way, as I enjoy darker crispy waffles. I have a Belgian waffle maker, but you can use any waffle maker that you have.
Mix your whole-grain flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar in a medium bowl
Whisk your eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan.
In a large bowl add your melted butter, almond milk, your whisked eggs, and vanilla extract and mix well.
Pour your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients and fold together until fully mixed.
Now that the waffle batter is ready, you are ready to start making your healthy waffle recipe!
Use coconut oil, butter, or avocado oil to grease the waffle maker.
For my waffle maker, it takes about 1/2 of a cup to fill it. The amount could vary depending on the size of your waffle maker, so play around with it.
That is it! Now all you need to do is add your favorite toppings!

Notes

Optional Add-ins:

Fresh Blueberries,
Strawberries,
Raspberries,
Chocolate Chips,
Banana.

Optional Toppings:

Maple Syrup,
Whipped Topping,
Peanut Butter,
Honey,
Berry Syrup.

What Kind Of Whole Wheat?

White flour that has been processed is definitely not a recommendation you will find here. As you read above there are just too many nutrients stripped away from it. That being said, I use regular whole wheat flour, for this recipe. I tend to go more with hard white whole wheat flour than any other.

I save my soft white wheat flour and whole wheat pastry flour more for pastries.

You can really use any whole grain you choose, I just prefer a hardier version in this whole wheat waffle recipe.

Best Easy Whole Grain Belgian Waffle Recipe

3 cups. whole grain flour

1 1/2 Tbs. Baking powder

1 1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 cup. Coconut Sugar

2 Large eggs

12 Tbs. Melted butter

3 cups. Almond milk

1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

*Heat your waffle iron to the desired temperature. I usually crank my up all the way, as I enjoy darker crispy waffles. I have a Belgian waffle maker, but you can use any waffle maker that you have.

Mix your whole-grain flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar in a medium bowl
Whisk your eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan.
In a large bowl add your melted butter, almond milk, your whisked eggs, and vanilla extract and mix well.
Pour your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients and fold together until fully mixed.
Now that the waffle batter is ready, you are ready to start making your healthy waffle recipe!
Use coconut oil, butter, or avocado oil to grease the waffle maker.
For my waffle maker, it takes about 1/2 of a cup to fill it. The amount could vary depending on the size of your waffle maker, so play around with it.
That is it! Now all you need to do is add your favorite toppings!

Optional Add-ins:

Fresh Blueberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Chocolate Chips
Banana

Optional Toppings:

Maple Syrup
Whipped Topping
Peanut Butter
Honey
Berry Syrup

Storing Leftover Waffles

Store the waffle in an airtight container, or a plastic ziplock bag. These healthy waffles store well.

You can use these as an easy breakfast for those busy mornings, by reheating them in a toaster oven and serving them as normal.

More often than not, my kids will just pull them out and eat them cold with syrup. Whatever your favorite way to eat it, I truly hope you enjoy these healthy whole wheat waffles.

If you enjoyed this recipe you may also enjoy checking out the posts below:

19 HEALTH BENEFITS OF SWITCHING TO WHOLE GRAINS

SUPER EASY HEALTHIER GERMAN PANCAKES

WHOLE GRAIN MAPLE PECAN MUFFINS

Only one life to offer,

Andrea