24 buttermilk waffle recipes

Whole wheat buttermilk waffles with wheat germ for extra nuttiness. Six simple ingredients, crisp outside and tender inside, perfect for fresh fruit and maple syrup.

Apple cinnamon buttermilk pancakes with grated Granny Smith apple and wheat germ folded into the batter. A fall breakfast favorite that doubles as waffles and freezes well.

Oatmeal waffles or pancakes: hearty whole-wheat batter with quick oats, buttermilk, and a touch of molasses for warm depth. Heart-healthy breakfast made with egg substitute and canola oil.

Chocolate waffles with ice cream, crisp on the outside and tender inside thanks to buttermilk and folded egg whites. Cocoa-rich batter with optional pecans, finished with a scoop of melting vanilla.

Whole wheat waffles with a make-ahead overnight yeast batter for deep flavor and a crisp, golden crust. Buttermilk, oats, and whipped egg whites keep them light and high in fiber. Just drizzle with maple syrup.

Whole wheat buttermilk waffles with chopped pecans pressed into the top for crunch, served with a warm strawberry-banana maple sauce and plain yogurt. A hearty weekend breakfast.

Blue corn waffles with buttermilk and whipped egg whites bake up crispy, golden, and extra light. Earthy blue cornmeal flavor with a tender crumb. Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.

Crisp cornmeal waffles loaded with crumbled bacon and rendered bacon fat for shattering edges and smoky flavor. Yellow cornmeal gives serious bite while a quick milk-vinegar buttermilk softens the crumb.