Name: Easy & Healthy Banana Oatmeal Waffles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 medium waffles
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas; ½ cup applesauce; 2 eggs; 1 ½ cups milk or buttermilk; 1 cup oats; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Banana oatmeal wafflesare light, fluffy, and will get your day started out right! They contain plenty of fiber to fill you up and are naturally sweetened with bananas. My family loves them!

A plate with heart-shaped banana oatmeal waffles topped with sliced bananas and syrup. A bowl of butter sits beside the plate, with more waffles in the background on a checkered cloth. Silverware rests next to the plate on a wooden table.

Bananas are such a great addition to waffles. Theykeep the waffles moist and add to the sweetness without all of the sugar. Throw in some cinnamon and these waffles are a total crowd-pleaser. These healthy banana waffles aremade with whole wheat flour, packed with fiber,and will keep the troops full longer.

Healthy banana waffles cook up inless than 15 minutes. Totally doable and delicious. Simply combine all of the ingredients, spray your waffle iron with cooking spray to prevent sticking, andbreakfast is served. If you are looking to top these with something other than syrup,try my blueberry topping!

Heart shaped banana waffles on a white plate topped with syrup and banana slices.

Why You’ll Love Making Banana Oatmeal Waffles

Naturally Sweet: Packed with ripe bananas, these waffles offer a delightful sweetness without adding refined sugar, making them ahealthier breakfast optionthat doesn’t compromise on flavor.
Quick Preparation: With just15 minutesneeded from start to finish,these waffles areperfect for busy morningsor when you want a delicious breakfast without spending hours in the kitchen.
Crowd-Friendly: The recipe can beeasily scaled up by doubling or tripling the ingredients, making it ideal for feeding large families, weekend brunches, or meal prepping for the week.
Nutritious Comfort: Combining thewholesome goodness of oats and bananas, these waffles provide a nutritious twist on a classic comfort food,offering a satisfying meal that keeps you full and energized.

🧇 I accidentally burned the toast, but then I whipped upbanana waffles, and suddenly I was a breakfast genius!

Recipe Ingredients

Bananas –The riper they are the sweeter the waffles will be.
Applesauce– Can be replaced with additional banana or a light oil like avocado oil or melted coconut oil.
Eggs
Milk or Buttermilk– Or your favorite dairy-free alternative.
Oats
Whole Wheat Flour
Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

top view of heart shaped waffles and slices of bananas on a plate with utensils, bananas, bowl of butter, and other heart shaped waffles on a cooling rack.

Popular Substitutions and Variations

You can usemilkorbuttermilk, depending on what you have on hand. Nut and other alternative milks will work well in this recipe also.
You can replace thewhole wheat flourwith ground oat flour or another gluten-free baking blend (sometimes called 1:1 gluten-free flour). This is a great recipe to go gluten-free if you need to.
You can swab about thecinnamonfor another favorite spices like pumpkin pie spice (it’s so good!)
No applesauce? No issue! You can replace the applesauce with additional banana or a light oil like avocado oil or melted coconut oil.

How to Make Healthy Banana Waffles

Step 1: In a medium bowl mash the bananas with a fork until they are well mashed and make a smooth paste.

Step 2:Add the applesauce and eggs and whisk to combine. Then add the buttermilk and combine.

Step 3:Add the oats, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.

Step 4:Cook the waffles according to the manufacturer instructions for your waffle iron.

Recipe FAQs

What are healthy options for waffle toppings?

If you’re looking for more flavor but don’t want to use something sugary like maple syrup, you can add cinnamon, peanut butter, berries, banana slices, or even Greek yogurt! There are so many options to make the waffles how you want them.

Can I cook these as pancakes instead of waffles?

Definitely! The batter works great for pancakes, too. Just pour small portions onto a greased skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side.

Can I use frozen bananas instead of fresh ones?

Yes, you can! Thaw frozen bananas and mash them well before adding them to the batter. Just make sure to drain any excess liquid to keep the batter from becoming too runny.

How long do you cook waffles in the waffle iron?

There is nothing worse than soggy waffles so I like to leave mine in for 4-5 minutes to get the best kind of waffles there are.

Can I add protein powder to banana waffles?

Yes! I think that is a great way to add a little extra protein to your meal and it hardly affects the taste.

Expert Tips

Hot Iron:While cooking waffles,it is important that you start with a waffle iron that is already heated up so that the batter is not sitting and heating up with theiron! This will ensure even cooking.
Very Ripe Bananas:The more ripe your bananas are the sweeter your pancakes will be. We like to use bananas that are on the browner side to maximize the flavor that comes through.
Fluffy Waffles:For afluffier, richer waffleyou canreplace the milk with buttermilk.
Dairy Free:We recommend usingunsweetened almond milkif you are using a dairy-free alternative, but you are welcome to use whatever you would like.Unsweetened almond milk has the least effect on the flavor of these waffles.

a plethora of heart-shaped banana pancakes on a cooling rack.

How to Serve and Store Banana Oatmeal Waffles

If you’re looking for more flavor but don’t want to use something sugary like maple syrup, youcan add cinnamon, peanut butter, berries, banana slices, or even Greek yogurt!Other, more sweet options arebuttermilk syrup, nutella, and whipped cream!I like to have all of the toppings on the side so individuals can customize their waffles.

If you have leftover waffles, you can store them in an airtight container forup to 3 months.Waffles can also be enjoyed hot or cold, so there are so many ways to eat your leftover waffles. You can also store unused waffle batter forup to 2 days in the fridge.When you’re ready to use it, stir the batter to mix it again and it is ready.

My Family’s Favorite Waffle Recipes

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