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Banana Waffles Recipe

AuthorLily Mellow
These banana waffles are golden, soft, and naturally sweet. Made with ripe bananas and Greek yogurt, they come together in one bowl and freeze beautifully for busy mornings.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings15 mini waffles
Calories285 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini waffle maker (Dash Mini Waffle Maker)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients  

WET INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large ripe bananas 240g / 1 cup mashed
  • 3/4 cup 170g plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup 55g packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons 40ml neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DRY INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cups 190g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  1. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until combined.
  3. Add the eggs and whisk again until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Preheat the waffle maker until ready and lightly grease the plates.
  7. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter per mini waffle or ½ cup for a standard waffle. Close the lid.
  8. Cook for 1–2 minutes at 375°F (190°C) for mini waffles, or 3–4 minutes for standard waffles, until deep golden and easily released.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  10. Keep cooked waffles warm at 200°F (95°C) on a wire rack.

Notes

Note 1 — Storage & Meal Prep: Fridge: up to 4 days in an airtight container. Freezer: up to 3 months — freeze flat, then bag. Reheat in toaster for 1–2 minutes from frozen.
Note 2 — Substitutions: Greek yogurt → buttermilk or plain yogurt (1:1). All-purpose flour → 1:1 GF flour blend for gluten-free. Brown sugar → coconut sugar or maple syrup (same quantity). Oil → melted butter (same quantity).
Note 3 — Tested equipment: Dash Mini Waffle Maker gives the best crisp exterior with this batter. Standard Belgian waffle makers also work — increase cook time to 4–5 minutes.