Fresh Strawberry Waffles

Close up of a strawberry waffle topped with sliced strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate

Fresh Strawberry Waffles are the best weekend sweet treat! Made with a combination of fresh strawberries and freeze-dried strawberries, this homemade waffle recipe bursts with fresh fruit flavor. This breakfast or brunch centerpiece is perfect for any warm weather gathering.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 18

Servings waffles

Calories 431kcal

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 270g
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25g
1 tablespoon baking powder 14g
1 teaspoon baking soda 8g
½ teaspoon kosher salt 2g
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries 24g
2 large eggs ~100g
¼ cup flavorless oil avocado, vegetable, canola all OK (60g)
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 9g
1 cup chopped strawberries 150g

Instructions

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
Pour the buttermilk and freeze-dried strawberries into the base of a blender. Blend until combined.
Add the eggs, oil, vanilla extract and almond extract into the blender. Blend thoroughly until combined. The eggs need to be completely incorporated. This might take a few moments.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Stir until just combined. The batter does not need to be completely smooth, so do not mix it until it is smooth or it will be overmixed.
Add the chopped strawberries to the batter. Gently fold them into the batter until incorporated.
Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes and warm your waffle maker.
Pour ½ cup of the waffle batter into a greased, hot waffle iron. (This will be dependent on the size of your waffle maker, so you might need more or less, and depending on this, you will have more or less waffles.)
Close the waffle iron, and cook until crispy and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per waffle. This cook time is dependent on your waffle iron.
Repeat until all the waffles have been made and enjoy with your favorite toppings. Be sure to spritz the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray after each waffle so that the waffles do not stick.

Notes

Cook time is for a single waffle and is dependent on your waffle maker.

Leftover waffles store and freeze well! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or a toaster oven on a lower heat until crispy.

To freeze, line a sheet pan with wax paper or parchment paper. Lay out the leftover waffles in a single layer. Transfer to the freezer, and freeze until frozen. Transfer to a plastic freezer baggie and keep frozen for up to 3 months.

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