A favorite brunch recipe! These whole wheat waffles are made even better with an easy, homemade blueberry maple syrup.
We made a decision last year to "leggo the Eggo"s. We always knew that they were not a healthy choice for our kids, but we fell into the convenience trap on mornings that they opted for something other than cereal. Now that we own a waffle maker, we are able to make whole wheat waffles that not only taste a heck of a lot better, but also provide the boys with a dose of fiber to sustain through the morning. Waffles, topped with fresh fruit and nuts, are now a staple on Sunday mornings and we always make a double batch, freezing the leftovers for convenient weekday breakfasts.
While we are often satisfied with warm maple syrup (the real stuff only please - I beg you) to drizzle over our waffles, I decided to change things up a bit with this fruit syrup. The blueberries and maple syrup are combined, brought to a boil, and reduced to a chunky sauce that soaks straight into the center of the tender waffles. It takes all of 12 minutes to make, and can be prepared in advance and reheated before serving.
Syrup:
Combine blueberries and maple syrup in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and cook until reduced to a generous 1 cup, about 12 minutes. If making ahead of time, reheat the syrup before serving.
Waffles:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and ginger. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and oil. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir just until smooth. Stir in blueberries.
Make waffles according to your waffle maker instructions.
Other waffle recipes with fruit:
Recipe Girl's Spiced Apple Buttermilk Waffles
Fresh's Belgian Waffles with Strawberries, Honey & Fresh Whipped Cream
Cafe Liz's Banana Amaretto Waffles
Printable Recipe
Whole Wheat Waffles with Blueberry Maple Syrup
Ingredients
The Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
The Waffles:
- 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups skim milk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…“ cup canola oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
The Syrup:
- Combine blueberries and maple syrup in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and cook until reduced to a generous 1 cup, about 12 minutes. If making ahead of time, reheat the syrup before serving.
The Waffles:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and ginger. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and oil. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir just until smooth. Stir in blueberries.
- Make waffles according to your waffle maker instructions.
Notes
Waffles adapted from King Arthur Flour.
Nutrition
Annick
I made this recipe 3 times and it has been a hit everytime! I'm 15 and I love cooking and baking... Especially healthy recipes. I have to use all of my self-control to not eat a whole recipe, it's so scrumptious!! No comments, critics or aspects about this recipe that I would suggest to alter. I made this for Mothers Day with a side of watermelon and my mom had a huge smile when she saw her brunch. Thanks for creating this delicious recipe, I'm very glad that I found it!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Annick, you just made my day! First of all, I am so impressed that you are diving into cooking headfirst at age 15. And I am beyond thrilled that you chose to make this recipe for your mum on Mother's Day. What a great daughter she has!
Diane
I substituted the 1/3 cup canola oil for 1/4 cup of coconut oil, it was awesome.
Thanks for the recipe!
Margherita
What a great way to start your day! Gonna try your recipe tomorrow morning.
Love&Light
Margherita
Samantha
Oh my word. My husband just purchased me a waffle maker for my birthday - after nearly a year of me saying I wanted one (not sure of the procrastination, since they are only around $20 at Wal-Mart). I searched a whole wheat waffle recipe, and your pictures looked devine, so I had to try it immediately! This was absolutely delicious! My husband couldn't even tell it was whole wheat (which is a huge feat!) Although it's my first waffle I've made, it's definitely not going to be the last time I make it.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Samantha, I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. Have fun playing with your new waffle maker!
Danielle
Made these last night. Awesome, thanks for the recipe. (found via tastespotting)
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Danielle. I'm so glad you enjoyed the waffles!
Kitty
I had to comment because these were the best waffles I have ever had!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks for letting me know, Kitty. I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
Laurel
I love whole wheat waffles, and these look delicious! We're featuring breakfast tomorrow on the M&T Spotlight and I'd love for you to submit this: http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Amanda
These look delicious! A breakfast you can feel good about!
miss
Whole wheat waffles, sounds so filling and so good for you. I will have to make some of these for my boys.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme
What a combination - blueberries and maple syrup! Wow. Gotta try this really soon.
Marly
These waffles look beautiful! And I think you're right - the syrup alone makes it worthwhile to try these. Hmm, I wonder how surprised the family would be to wake up to waffles tomorrow morning? Not our typical weekday food, but what a fun treat that would be!
Mary
Loooveee waffles! These are stunning... I could certainly go for a plate of these right now!!
Mary xx
Delightful Bitefuls
Deeba PAB
Wholewheat waffles are top of my list. Yours look fab. Wish we got blueberries here Dara, but I'm going to make these waffles anyway! Great post!
Elle
These? They make me want to actually get a waffle maker, which I've never really had an interest in. Oh yes, they sure do!