Banana Waffles You’ll Crave Every Weekend
These homemade banana waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and bursting with rich banana flavor and warm vanilla notes. Perfect for cozy mornings, weekend brunches, or make-ahead breakfasts the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Waffle iron
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Whisk or Fork
- Spatula
- Ladle or scoop
- Wire rack (for keeping waffles crisp)
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar optional
Optional Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 3 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, and brown sugar.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
- Stir in optional mix-ins if desired.
- Lightly grease waffle iron. Scoop batter into the center and close the lid.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Keep finished waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
- Repeat until all batter is used. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use fully ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or oats let you personalize each batch.