70 Waffle Recipes You Can Eat For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Dessert

Heather Sage

Heather Sage is a gluten-free recipe developer and freelance writer living in Orlando by way of the Silicon Valley. When she isn’t playing around with alternative flours in the kitchen, she can be found tackling DIY projects around the house or exploring her neighborhood. Check out her gluten-free recipe blog, A Sage Amalgam.

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Aug 24, 2023

It's time to break out those waffle irons, because they're going to be busy cooking up eats both savory and sweet for a while. These off-the-wall waffle recipes and hacks make it so you could have waffles every day for three months and still want to come back for more. It may sound too good to be true, but there's *so* much variety here that it's totally possible. Covering all of your meals from breakfast to dinner, and even a few for dessert, these waffle recipes are straight-up delish.

Sweet Waffle Recipes

Bacon and Beer Waffle Cake

Got a beer lover in the house with an appetite that won't quit? Serve 'em up one of these and pair it with a pint of brew. (via Brit + Co.)

Lemon-Elderflower Waffles

Perfect for a spring brunch, these waffles ditch the maple syrup for a lemon-elderflower glaze. (via Brit + Co.)

Maple Bacon Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches

If you've never tried bacon and ice cream together, now is the time. Especially when a waffle is involved. (via Brit + Co.)

Best Waffles

Start simple — and only with the best (it's in the name, after all). (via Complete Recipes)

Waffles with Berry Syrup

When you've got the “best" waffles down, make a new batch and top 'em with some sweet fruit. (via Somewhat Simple)

Lemon Meringue Pie Stuffed Waffles

Can't decide between the lemon meringue pie and the buttermilk waffle? Eat them both. (via Cooking Classy)

Cinnamon French Toast Waffle Dunkers

They're mini. They're whole wheat. They're sweet. They're decadent. You can eat them with your hands. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Apple Cider Waffles

Apple cider is one of the ultimate flavors of fall. So enjoy its sweet fruity spice at every meal, including breakfast. (via Add a Pinch)

Cider Pumpkin Waffles

So, we just named apple cider an ultimate flavor of fall. Now for another declaration: These cider-pumpkin treats are the waffles of the season. They are drenched in toasted pecan butter, cider syrup, and spiced apples. (via Half Baked Harvest)

30-Minute Triple Decker Fudgy Chocolate Waffle Cake

Let's say that one more time: 30-minute triple-decker fudgy chocolate waffle pie. It's indulgent AF. (via Chelsea's Messy Apron)

Vanilla Bean Waffle Donuts

Does anyone else want to play tic-tac-toe inside these sweet vanilla bean waffle donuts? Pro tip: use chocolate chips and berries in place of the Xs and Os. (via Sweet Treats)

Nutella Waffle Sandwich Cookies

Can we get away with eating these for our next lunch? They're sandwiches, after all. (via Just a Taste)

Gluten-Free Waffles

Gluten-intolerants, rejoice! You can have your waffles and eat them, too. (via Garden Therapy)

Waffle + Berry Kabobs

Another genius waffle-on-a-stick idea, only this one has a healthier twist. Layer mini waffle bites with fresh berries for a fun breakfast kabob. (via Design Eat Repeat)

Macadamia Waffles

Sweet. Nutty. Fruity. Decadent. And grain-free? We're intrigued – and our mouths are watering. (via Against All Grain)

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cake Waffles

Can candles be pushed inside a cooked waffle? Because we really want this to be our next birthday cake. Especially because we'll also get a helping of vegetables. (via Jonathan Melendez)

Waffle Wedges

Looking for a sweet finger food for your next dinner party? Well, we just found it for you. You're welcome. (via Sugar Swings)

Waffled Apples

We also found the healthiest waffles ever. And we bet these ap-ffles (see what we did there?) are as juicy as they are sweet. (via Cupcake Project)

Red Velvet Waffles wiith Cream Cheese Syrup

Ever wondered how to justify eating a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting for breakfast? We have too. Until now. (via Sarah Hearts)

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

These cinnamon roll waffles will melt in your mouth and put you into a serious sugar coma. (via Little Bit Funky)

Waffled Banana Bread

No need to toast your banana bread when you waffle it to perfection. We wonder what other breads we should waffle next. (via Parade)

Apple Fritter Waffle Doughnuts

These sweet dunkables will go great with your morning cup of coffee. (via Completely Delicious)

S'more Waffles

You are *definitely* going to want some more of these. (via Pillsbury)

Waffle French Toast

Someone has to take brunch to the next level. Shouldn't it be you? (via Eat Cake for Dinner)

Blueberry Cake Waffles

These aren't just fruity waffles. They are fruity CAKE waffles. Also, blueberries are loaded with antioxidants. Need we say more? (via The Baker Mama)

Flat Pumpkin Waffles

Flat bagels have become a thing. Now it's time for the flat waffle — not to be confused with falafel. (via Betty Crocker)

Chocolate Marble Waffles

Chocolate. Vanilla. Fresh strawberries. This must be breakfast's version of the Neopolitan. (via Eat the Love)

Pizelle

It may not look like a waffle, but it is. And it's Italian. And it's a cookie. That's amore! (via Kitchen Confidante)

Pumpkin Spice Latte Waffles

You know what would be a genius idea? Eating these with an actual pumpkin spice latte. And then when the PSL goes out of season, you won't have to wait a whole year to have it again: enjoy the flavor whenever you want in the form of a homemade waffle. (via Freutcake)

Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Calling all vegans! These delicious apple cinnamon waffles are for you. (via Vegetarian Gastronomy)

Carrot Cake Waffles

Another genius cake alternative. And we firmly believe that because it has carrots, it's healthy. (via Making Thyme for Health)

Peanut Butter + Strawberry Jelly Compote Waffles

Can we call this a PBJW? Yeah? Great. We'll have a PBJW. (via Jessica in the Kitchen)

Buttermilk Caramel Syrup

If maple syrup's not your thing )or your taste buds are just looking for a change), douse your waffles with buttermilk and caramel. (via PinLaVie)

Essential Raised Waffles

What makes these waffles raised? Adding dry active yeast. Yes, they'll take a bit longer to make, but we promise they're worth the wait. (via Smitten Kitchen)

Brown Butter Pumpkin Waffles

We can't get enough pumpkin goodies this fall. We'll be eating these waffles through until Christmas. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Basic Buttermilk Waffles

Sometimes it's best not to mess with a classic. These buttermilk sweets are the ones to master. (via Brown Eyed Baker)

Coconut Raspberry Waffles with Coconut Whipped Cream

Coconut makes everything better, and these waffles are no exception. You could also try them with pineapple for a more tropical taste. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Banana Walnut Waffles

As snother classic, you can't go wrong with this recipe. It's the equivalent of a banana nut muffin but in waffle form. (via Joy the Baker)

Rye Waffles with Black Raspberry Sauce

The rye flour in this recipe gives a bit of an earthy flavor. If you can't find black raspberries, regular raspberries or blackberries will substitute just as easily. (via Naturally Ella)

Dark Chocolate Chili Waffles with Raspberry Sauce

Do chocolate waffles still count as breakfast? We certainly hope so. (via Maria Speck)

Sour Cream Waffles

If you don't want your sweet waffles too sweet, try this sour cream-based recipe. It has just the right amount of sour for a well-balanced flavor. (via 101 Cookbooks)

Eggnog Waffles

No whipped egg whites here! Simply a foolproof, easily adaptable waffle recipe that swaps the usual milk with festive 'nog. Even better, any leftovers freeze well for a quick-to-prepare breakfast later on. (via Pink Parsley)

Gluten-Free Vegan Waffles

This recipe promises the ideal crisp-chewy waffle texture, sans gluten. (via Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free)

Waffle Cone Macarons

Not just shaped like ice cream cones, these cute lil' waffle-inspired macarons are filled with a melted ice cream and crumbled waffle cone icing. (via Raspberri Cupcakes)

Brownie Belgium Waffles A La Mode

If you have ever wanted to put a brownie in a waffle iron, this chocolate waffle is your chance. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Whole Wheat Biscoff Waffles

Whole wheat flour provides a welcome balance to the indulgent cookie butter incorporated into this waffle batter. (via Cooking and Beer)

Skinny Waffle Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Why yes, chocolate chip cookies can be waffled. The light cookie recipe filled with nonfat fro-yo makes them a guilt-free indulgence. (via 360 Family Nutrition)

Bursting Blueberry Cornmeal Waffles

Made with fresh blueberries and topped with homemade blueberry syrup, these cornmeal waffles are a rustic twist on the classic waffle breakfast. (via Half Baked Harvest)