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Start your little one’s day off right with these perfectly tender, no sugar added 3 ingredient banana waffles! Made with just oats, overripe bananas, and eggs, breakfast doesn’t get much easier than this!
Easy Oatmeal Banana Waffles – 3 Ingredients
If you’re gradually trying to get your kids to eat healthier options, you need recipes that taste and feel like their favorites. That’s why I love these 3 ingredient banana waffles. They’re fluffy, naturally sweetened, and moist, so they’re super tasty to eat.
At the same time, they’re high in fiber, low in sugar and contain high-protein eggs. They also freeze great for healthy waffles any time!
Banana Waffles
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Why We Love This Healthy Banana Waffle Recipe
- Quick & easy: Isn’t it nice when a recipe is so easy you can actually memorize it? Throw these 3 ingredients into a blender and heat up the waffle maker. They’ll be ready in just a few minutes!
- Freezer-friendly: Skip the prepackaged frozen waffles and make your own. I love to make a double (or triple) batch of this delicious breakfast recipe and then store the leftovers in a freezer bag for later. So convenient!
- Kid-friendly: These 3 ingredient waffles for toddlers and older kids will be devoured by your little ones. They’re also a great option for baby, too!
Ingredient Notes
- Rolled oats: Stick with regular rolled oats for this oat banana waffle recipe. You can also substitute oat flour to skip the blending process.
- Mashed bananas: Use really ripe brown spotty bananas. They have the most moisture and sweetness.
- Eggs: These will bind the batter together and give the waffles a little lift.
Optional Add-ins
- Vanilla extract: This will add an extra layer of flavor that can be really appetizing.
- Cinnamon: Warm spices taste wonderful with bananas and give these waffles a banana bread flavor.
- Salt: This isn’t necessary, but it can make your waffles more flavorful. Skip this step for babies.
3 Ingredient Banana Waffles: Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add all your ingredients into a high speed blender. Blend very well, until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Heat a waffle iron as per the box directions. Once hot, pour spoonfuls of the batter to cover the iron. Cook the waffle until crispy on the edges. Remove from the waffle iron and cook the remaining batter.
- Serve the waffles immediately with your favorite toppings.
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RECIPE TIPS
- Don’t overblend. Although this oatmeal waffle recipe comes together in the blender, you don’t want to blend too long. Just blend until the batter is smooth, then stop.
- Oil your griddle. For best results, brush your griddle with a little melted coconut oil or use some cooking spray. A silicone pastry brush works wonders!
- Only use super-ripe bananas. Since the bananas are serving as the sweetener and oil in this recipe, they really need to be completely brown. This will release the natural sugars to add a sweet flavor and extra moisture.
- Try a food processor. No blender on hand? Use a food processor to blend these basic ingredients into a smooth batter.
Recipe FAQs
The secret to crispy, golden brown waffles is to make sure you use a fully preheated, hot waffle iron. The next time you make homemade banana waffles, let the griddle preheat for at least 5-10 minutes before you pour the batter.
You can also add a little oil. This will help keep the batter from sticking, and it will also lightly fry the outside of the waffles for a great texture.
Although you can always make pancakes out of waffle batter, you can’t always do the same with your pancake recipe. The perfect waffles usually require a bit more oil and sugar than pancake batter contains. It’s important to follow a recipe designed specifically for making waffles.
Since each waffle maker is different, the specific amount of time can vary depending on the size of the waffle and the ingredients. Larger waffles typically cook within 5-6 minutes.
It’s best to look for signs that your waffles are ready instead of relying on a timer, though. Let these 3 ingredient banana waffles toast until the ends are crispy before removing them from the griddle.
Storage Guidelines
- To refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To freeze: For longer storage, let them cool completely in the fridge before storing them in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. You can even pop them in the toaster oven from frozen! They’re perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast.
Serving Suggestions
These 3-ingredient banana oat waffles taste great on their own or with a few of our favorite toppings. We love to serve these with scrambled eggs or egg bites, as well.
Try any of the following toppings to spruce up your waffles:
- Fresh fruit
- Extra banana slices
- A drizzle of maple syrup
- Nut butter
- Mini chocolate chips
- Yogurt
Recipe Variations
- Banana bread waffles: For extra banana bread flavor, consider adding some chopped nuts to the batter (for older children) or cinnamon.
- Chocolate chip banana waffles: Mini chocolate chips are a great option for these fluffy waffles! Fold them in after blending or sprinkle them after pouring the batter into the waffle iron.
- Banana oat pancakes: Instead of waffles, use this foolproof recipe to make your own pancakes! Just be sure to heat a griddle or large skillet really well before pouring the batter.
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Easy 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed overripe banana (about 2 large bananas or 3 small)
- 4 large eggs
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all your ingredients into a high speed blender. Blend very well, until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Heat a waffle iron as per the box directions. Spray with cooking spray. Once hot, pour spoonfuls of the batter to cover the iron. Cook the waffle until crispy on the edges. Remove from the waffle iron and cook the remaining batter.
- Serve the waffles immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Don’t overblend. Although this oatmeal waffle recipe comes together in the blender, you don’t want to blend too long. Just blend until the batter is smooth, then stop.
- Oil your griddle. For best results, brush your griddle with a little melted coconut oil or use some cooking spray. A silicone pastry brush works wonders!
- Only use super-ripe bananas. Since the bananas are serving as the sweetener and oil in this recipe, they really need to be completely brown. This will release the natural sugars to add a sweet flavor and extra moisture.
- Try a food processor. No blender on hand? Use a food processor to blend these basic ingredients into a smooth batter.
