Description
These easy mini waffles are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they're egg-free, quick to make in a mini waffle maker, and perfect for breakfast or snacks. You can also leave out the sugar for a less-sweet option for kids and toddlers.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk (360 ml)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (10 ml) or lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (14 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2 g)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (12,5 g)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (60 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2 g)
Instructions
- Mix the milk and vinegar: In a small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to create a "buttermilk." This will help make your waffles extra fluffy.
- Dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine: Pour the "buttermilk" mixture into the dry ingredients. Add in the melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—you want your batter light and airy. (It's fine to have a few lumps)
- Heat the waffle maker: Preheat your mini waffle maker or waffle iron. When it’s ready, lightly grease the plates if necessary.
- Cook the waffles: Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the preheated mini waffle maker. Close the lid and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and slightly crisp. Cooking times can vary between waffle makers, so check the first waffle and adjust the time if needed.
Notes
❄️ Make Ahead & Freeze: These mini waffles freeze beautifully! Allow them to cool completely before freezing. When you're ready to enjoy them, simply reheat in the toaster for crispy edges or microwave until warm.
🥕 Mini Waffles for Toddlers: Try adding a small handful of finely grated carrot or zucchini to the batter for a little extra goodness. Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini first. The texture may change slightly.
🧇 For Extra Fluffy Waffles: Mixing vinegar with milk creates a homemade buttermilk-style mixture that helps give these waffles their lovely, fluffy texture.
💨 When Are They Ready? Steam coming from your waffle maker usually means the waffles are still cooking. Once the steam slows down, check whether they're golden and cooked through.
🧈 Prevent Sticking: Lightly grease your waffle maker before adding the batter, if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini waffle
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 2–3 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g