Strawberry Waffles (Printable)
Light, fluffy waffles with diced strawberries, ready in 30 minutes. Serve warm topped with syrup or cream.
# Ingredient List:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberries
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ To Serve (optional)
10 - Whipped cream or yogurt
11 - Maple syrup or honey
12 - Extra fresh strawberries, sliced
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently mix until just combined; avoid overmixing as some lumps are acceptable.
05 - Carefully fold the diced strawberries into the batter using a spatula.
06 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with melted butter. Pour an appropriate portion of batter onto the hot plates following the waffle iron’s guidelines. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
07 - Serve waffles immediately while warm. Top with whipped cream or yogurt, sliced strawberries, and maple syrup or honey as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The strawberry pieces melt into little jam-like pockets, which always feels like a treat I didn’t quite earn.
- Cleanup is minimal and the whole process is peaceful enough to almost make you forget about weekday chaos.
02 -
- If the batter sits too long, the strawberries release juice and make it watery—work quickly after mixing.
- Letting the batter rest before cooking really does make the waffles fluffier—don’t skip this step if you want them cloud-soft.
03 -
- Never overmix the batter or the waffles lose their airiness—stop as soon as you see no more flour streaks.
- Resist opening the waffle iron too soon; patience yields golden, crisp perfection.