Blue Waffles Recipe

Want to make your favorite breakfast dish more fun and colorful? This recipe for blue waffles is the ideal way to make your morning more cheerful! These waffles, which are made with luscious blueberries and a dash of vanilla, are not only delicious but also aesthetically pleasing. For that extra pop of color, add a little blue food coloring.

Blue Waffles Recipe

Recipe by Chef Sadat KhizarCourse: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

280

kcal

Blue Waffles Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp vinegar)

• 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

• Blue food coloring

Directions

• Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter (or oil), egg, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
• Gently fold in the blueberries. If desired, add a few drops of blue food coloring to enhance the color and stir lightly.
• Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or a brush of oil. Pour the batter into the waffle iron (amount depends on your waffle maker size) and close the lid. Cook until the waffle is crisp and golden, usually 3–5 minutes.
• Remove the waffle carefully and serve hot with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, syrup, or extra blueberries.

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Serving Suggestions

• Add more fresh blueberries and an equal amount of whipped cream on top.
• For extra richness, drizzle with blueberry compote or maple syrup.
• For a breakfast that is more akin to dessert, add a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
• For a complete supper, serve with crispy bacon or scrambled eggs on the side.
• For a picture-perfect finish, dust the top with powdered sugar.

Savings Suggestions

• Instead of using fresh blueberries, use frozen ones, which are generally less expensive and equally effective.
• For easy weekday breakfasts, make twice as many waffles and freeze the extras.
• To save on exotic ingredients, use milk and vinegar instead of buttermilk.
• To save money on each recipe, purchase components like flour, sugar, and baking powder in bulk.
• If you’re on a tight budget, omit the food coloring; it won’t change the flavor.

FAQs

Is it possible to create blue waffles without using food coloring?
Indeed! Just the blueberries will provide a natural hue. Food coloring is just used to make the blue hue more vibrant.

Is it possible to utilize pancake mix rather than creating my own batter?
Of course! In a waffle iron, prepare your favorite pancake mix with blueberries and a little vanilla extract.

Are blue waffles suitable for children?
Definitely! Children adore the sweet taste and color. Getting them to eat fruit is also entertaining.

Is it possible to make these waffles without gluten?
Yes, use a gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour. Just make sure it says “suitable for baking” on the packaging.

How should leftover blue waffles be stored?
Allow them to cool, then freeze them for up to two months or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.