What toppings can I put on waffles?

Fresh fruit, whipped cream, jam, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, nuts, granola, fried eggs, butter, nutella, blueberry sauce, or chocolate chips all make delicious toppings!

Can you use pandan to make these bright green waffles?

Pandan extract (from a plant) or matcha powder are other alternatives to making green waffles, but I prefer using spinach since it's cheaper, more readily available, and has no caffeine like matcha waffles do. You can find pandan powder or fresh pandan leaves at most Asian supermarkets or online.

Can I use these spinach waffles to make pancakes?

Yes! Make the recipe as directed and then heat a greased griddle. Pour about 1/4 cup per pancake and flip after 2-3 minutes and cook until golden brown.

Can I add protein to my waffle recipe?

You could add a scoop of Greek yogurt to the ingredients before blending or a scoop of clean protein powder .

Blender Green Waffles Recipe With Spinach

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 cup unsweetened almond milk (you can use dairy milk if you aren’t on a dairy-free diet)
1 egg
3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup (eliminate for a savory version)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (use gluten-free baking flour to make these gluten-free)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups baby spinach
Nonstick cooking spray
Toppings (as desired; see notes for suggestions)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In the base of a blender or food processor, combine the milk, egg, coconut oil, maple syrup, flour, baking powder, and spinach. Blend or process on high until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Preheat your waffle maker.
Spray the waffle iron lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Add about ¼ cup of the batter at a time, cooking the waffles for 5-6 minutes each.
Serve the waffles with your choice of maple syrup, jam, apple butter, or whatever topping you like. For a savory version, serve the waffles topped with a cooked egg or and bacon (use tempeh bacon for a vegetarian option).

Notes

You can easily double this recipe if you want more servings.
To keep the waffles warm while the rest of the batch cooks, you can place the cooked waffles on an oven-safe plate in an oven set at 150-170°F for up to 20 minutes.
Fresh fruit, whipped cream, jam, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, nuts, granola, fried eggs, butter, apple butter, blueberry sauce, or chocolate chips all make delicious toppings!

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Waffle maker
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 322
Sugar: 6.3 g
Sodium: 80.5 mg
Fat: 12.6 g
Saturated Fat: 8.9 g
Carbohydrates: 44.7 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 7.2 g
Cholesterol: 46.5 mg