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Whole Wheat Waffles

By Inger Aug 16, 2025 Breakfast 21 Comments
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Start the day right with 100% whole wheat waffles–they’re just as light and tasty as the original! You CAN have both nutrition and flavor!

Whole Wheat Waffles

I usually think about posting whole grain recipes after the new year.  But really, they deserve our attention all year round. 

Now since my kids grew up on whole grain foods, they liked these Whole Wheat Waffles right from the start.  But if you’re working to transition your family you can go slow.  Just use half all purpose and half whole wheat (or white whole wheat) at first to help people adjust to the flavor change.

Now to be extra good, you can top these with fresh fruit—that’s super easy in the bountiful summer.

Whole Wheat Waffles

Why You’ll Love This!

Flavorful.  No matter how you top them, waffles are tasty and special!

Nutritious.  The whole wheat flour delivers extra micronutrients and fiber.  Of course, top with fruit for the best nutrition. 

Fun.  Are you a butter in every pocket person?  Bring back your childhood memories with these Whole Wheat Waffles!

Whole Wheat Waffles

How to Use a Stainless Steel Waffle Iron

I have a vintage waffle iron with metal plates, rather than the non-stick surface found in most current waffle irons.  I love it because it has no PFAS plus I think that it makes crisper waffles.

My one challenge is keeping the waffles from sticking.  While originally the surface was seasoned and non-stick (like a cast iron pan), the seasoning had become irregular.  And PAM, which I love for making eggs in a stainless steel pan, didn’t seem to work either.

I finally ended up brushing the surface with grapeseed oil using a pastry brush.  I did both the top and the bottom and it worked beautifully.  Just a slight pry and the waffles popped out.  I did need to repeat this for each new waffle but it was quick and easy.  And effective—hooray!

Now I admit I also have a standard Teflon Belgian Waffle maker (cause one waffle make is never enough??) and that works well too. 

vintage waffle iron

Variations

If you are gluten free or watching your carbs, check out my Tasty Keto Waffles, made with almond flour.

In that case top the waffles with berries and whipped cream (sweetened with stevia or another non-caloric sweetener). 

And if you’re really in the mood for waffles, consider Banana Waffles, Peaches and Cream Buttermilk Waffles, or Waffled Twice Baked Potato Pancake Bites.

Whole Wheat Waffles with strawberries

Tips & FAQs

When I made this today, I thought I was measuring my flour well (I like to fluff, scoop and level). But when I looked at the amount mixed and fluffed in the big glass measuring cup, I was clearly over 2 cups.  So in the final mixing, I needed to add a fair amount of extra milk to make the batter pourable. 

I worried that the final waffles might be soggy or heavy, but they came out absolutely beautiful.  So really don’t worry if you need to add some extra milk.  Gotta love a resilient recipe!

Did you know you can make your own if you have even a single larger maple tree?  It can be any kind of maple, not just a sugar maple (we have silver maples). 

Maple sap flows when it’s below freezing at night and above during the day (between February and April in Wisconsin) so check out my maple syrup making instructions.

Whole Wheat Waffles

Whole Wheat Waffles

Whole Wheat Waffles

Start the day right with 100% whole wheat waffles--they’re just as light and tasty as the original! You CAN have both nutrition and flavor!
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 6
Calories 263 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour or all purpose or combination
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups skim milk add more if batter is too thick
  • 4 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat waffle iron.
  • Mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, butter and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; mix until blended.
  • Ladle the batter into a preheated waffle iron. Cook the waffles until golden and crisp. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you are a little nervous about using 100% whole wheat flour, but still want to eat healthier, go halfsies and use half whole wheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 583mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 441IUCalcium: 262mgIron: 2mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Updated from the original posted Jan 1, 2014.
waffle closeup

21 thoughts on “Whole Wheat Waffles”

  1. David Scott Allen

    Mark is always bugging me to make waffles… why do I resist? I have some wonderful while wheat flour on hand so I will plan to use this over the weekend. I love that your waffle iron gives you round waffles… mine is square and the waffles always look incomplete…

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  2. Irenaeus

    I give it 5 stars with a few adjustments. Lower the baking powder by 1tsp, cut the butter back to 3 tbsp, and cut back 1 egg. It comes out perfect. If done exactly like the original it will come out thin and greasy and gooey but with these adjustments it will be perfect not to mention the calories cut back….149 calories per waffle(8 serving) vs 201 

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    1. Inger Post author

      Though these came out just fine for me, I am also a frequent fat (and sugar) reducer in recipes I try! You might want to double check your calorie savings–dropping 1 egg (80 cals) & 1 T butter (100 cals) over 8 servings would reduce the calories by 22 each (baking powder is negligible). I hope you got to top these with something wonderful like fresh strawberries!

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  3. Needful Things

    I’m making these today and freezing for a week of easy breakfasts! I hate separating eggs & beating the whites etc (that all waffle recipes seem to require) so I like the fact that this recipe doesn’t ask for it.

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    1. Inger Post author

      Have fun with your make and freeze project. I periodically do that too (or with pancakes) and the kids love it!

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    1. Inger Post author

      I was so lucky to get the one I have. My brother worked in a restaurant in college and passed along their commercial waffle iron when the restaurant was sold to new owners. It gives a crisper exterior than so many of the modern teflon irons.

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  6. Claire

    I think I should make your waffles my goal Inger 🙂 Mind you I’ve never made waffles before, can you make them without a waffle pan, or is that a daft question!
    And thanks for the shout out – (it seems the link is broken for some reason, but I looked at the title of the page you were referencing and realised you were thinking of garden plans 🙂 http://promenadeplantings.com/2013/10/16/a-garden-in-the-making
    Happy New Year Inger!

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    1. Inger Post author

      2014 is getting off to a tough start. New session of ballet starts tomorrow and right away class is called off for a “cold day” But my oldest taught me the elementary backstroke over vacation!

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