These simple Greek Yogurt Waffles come together quickly and make a protein packed breakfast the whole family will love. You will like having this recipe on hand for busy school mornings or freeze the waffles for later. I also like to put these in my kids lunchboxes!
School is back in session for many of us. I can’t believe how fast summer flew by.
We enjoyed every last second of summer in my house and now my kids are paying for it.
Getting them up in the morning and out the door to the bus can be a challenge. Are you with me? Well these Greek Yogurt Waffles are to the rescue!
The ADA Mideast and I are teaming up to celebrate back to school and add these waffles to your kids breakfast plate.
These are protein packed waffles that use Greek yogurt and milk to give your child energy and keep them full longer in the morning. I love making a double batch of these waffles and saving some in the freeze for later. It is so nice to have frozen waffles ready to pop in the toaster on those extra busy days.
If you like breakfast recipes you also would love these Pizza Egg Muffins, Moroccan Frittata, Zucchini Frittata or these Caprese Egg Muffins.
Recipe Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Milk: This recipe uses 2 % milk but you could use any milk you have on hand and it will work.
- Greek Yogurt: The Greek yogurt not only adds protein but helps create a soft, flavorful waffle. I suggest using full fat Greek yogurt if you can but it isn’t necessary. We like to use Fage Greek yogurt for the texture but you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Eggs: This recipe uses 2 large eggs.
- Vanilla: I like adding vanilla extract for flavor but if you don’t have it on hand you don’t have to. The waffles will still taste great!
- Honey: The honey helps to sweeten the waffles slightly.
- Spices: Warm spices of cinnamon and cardamom {optional} is added into the batter. It doesn’t add a strong flavor but a nice hint of warmth. Both of these can be skipped if you want.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is used in these waffles.
- Baking Powder: The baking powder is a key ingredient to help the waffles rise. Don’t skip this!
How to Make Greek Yogurt Waffles
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom {optional}, salt and mix until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients in Mixer: In a Kitchenmaid mixer or a blender combine the milk, yogurt, eggs, vanilla, honey and mix on low until combined.
Step: 3: Add the Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Don’t over mix the batter or it will be rubbery when you make the waffles.
Step 3: Cook Waffles: Heat a Belgium waffle iron over medium heat until it is heated up and the light goes off. Spray with non-stick spray and pour about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of batter in the middle of the waffle iron. Close the iron and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes.
Repeat using the remaining batter. Enjoy warm with fresh fruit or freeze the waffles for later.
Storage Tips:
Store your waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or oven at 350°F until crispy.
Recipe FAQ
There are so many reasons to love Greek yogurt! Six ounces of Greek yogurt typically contains 14–17 grams of protein. That’s a lot of protein for such a small serving size! (Regular yogurt has between 7–8 grams of protein in 6 ounces). Yogurt can replace oils in recipes for baked goods like muffins, cakes, breads and even pancakes to cut the fat and maintain the moisture! In this recipe the yogurt replaces the butter and oil that might typically be used!
Yes! Store the batter in an airtight container in the fridge. When you are ready to use the batter make sure to whisk it to create a smooth texture again before making the waffles.
Your waffles can become dense if they are overtaxed. I suggest stirring until just combined to keep the waffles light and fluffy. Also, check that your baking powder is fresh for proper leavening.
Other Breakfast Recipes to Try:
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Breakfast Egg Muffins
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Overnight Triple Berry Oatmeal
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Vegetarian Breakfast Egg Burritos
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Greek Baked Eggs
Greek Yogurt Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup 2% milk {or milk of your choice}
- 2/3 cup full fat Greek Yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom {optional}
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom {optional}, salt and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients in Mixer: In a Kitchenmaid mixer or a blender combine the milk, yogurt, eggs, vanilla, honey and mix on low until combined.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Don’t over mix the batter or it will be rubbery when you make the waffles.
- Cook Waffles: Heat a Belgium waffle iron over medium heat until it is heated up and the light goes off. Spray with non-stick spray and pour about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of batter in the middle of the waffle iron. Close the iron and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Repeat using the remaining batter. Enjoy warm with fresh fruit or freeze the waffles for later.
Notes
- To freeze waffles: Let the waffles cool completely. Wrap each waffle in plastic wrap and put them in a large ziplock baggie.
Today’s post was sponsored by ADA Mideast . As always, opinions are 100% my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that allow me to create new and delicious recipes!
These were absolutely amazing I made these just for myself because I am trying to start learning to cook, they were simple and fun to make and they tasted sooo good!
I am so glad you liked them! 🙂 I make them a lot for my kids and they really like them too.
Hi Julia!
With regards to the Greek yogurt, do you use non fat or full fat yogurt? Can I simply use egg whites instead of the entire egg?
I would like to give your recipe a try.
Thanks,
Joy.
Hi there! I used 0% non-fat but you can really use anything when it comes to Greek Yogurt. If you have full-fat that is fine. For the egg I used the entire egg. I hope you enjoy them!
Have you made these as pancakes instead?
I have not, sorry!
It’s almost like you knew. My son was just told by his doctor that he needed to go gluten free and eat a high amount of protein. he does not like eggs and waffles are his favorite breakfast. Made these this morning and he loved them!!! Added additional milk due to the gluten free flour as suggested. Thank you for helping this mom out!!!
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I am so happy to hear that these worked for your son! Thanks for sharing.
I can’t wait to try these! My kids LOVE waffles and I need something to keep them full at school. I also love the idea of sending them for lunch!
I hope you guys like them! My kids devour them. 🙂