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Belgian Waffles

By Lauren Allen on September 7, 2018, Updated October 26, 2019

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This light and fluffy Belgian Waffle recipe is so easy to make from scratch.  Try adding fruit or other toppings and I think you will find that you will never need another waffle recipe!

A Belgian Waffle on a white plate with syrup and butter.
Belgian Waffles

Because homemade waffles were a staple growing up, I’ve found that I’m pretty picky about my waffles!  For light, fluffy, Belgian waffles, this recipe is the best!

The special trick is to get the crisp on the outside, but light and soft in the center texture that we all love is to separate the egg yolks and whites, and to beat the egg whites! The beaten egg whites get folded into the batter at the end, and the result is absolutely amazing Belgian waffles!

What’s the difference between Belgian waffles and regular waffles?

Belgian waffles are thicker and often larger than regular waffles because they are made with a waffle iron that has deeper grids.  These deep pockets are perfect for holding delicious pools of syrup!

The Belgian waffle batter is also made a little differently than regular waffles, often with a leavening agent or egg whites (as used in this recipe) to make the batter light and fluffy.

Different Belgian waffle pans cook square, rectangular, or round waffles.

Top your Belgian waffles with syrup, powdered sugar, and any kind of fruit, like bananas, or berries. You could even skip the syrup and add Nutella, jam or peanut butter.

Overhead photo of two plates with Belgian waffles on them, a small bowl of strawberries and pitcher of syrup.

How to make Belgian Waffles:
  • In a small bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.

 

  • Separate the eggs, dividing the whites and yolks into two different large mixing bowls. Be careful not to get any yellow egg yolk in with the egg whites or they wont beat to stiff peaks properly. Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites on high speed until they form stiff peaks.

A bowl with beaten egg whites added to waffles batter next to another bowl with the batter mixed and ready to make waffles.

  • Add milk and oil to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix to combine. Add the dry ingredients to this bowl and stir to combine. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, but don’t over-mix the batter.
  • Use a measuring cup to pour the batter onto your hot waffle iron.

A Belgian waffle maker with waffle batter poured in it.

Can I Freeze Belgian waffles?

Yes, these homemade waffles freeze really well! Allow them to cool completely, and then store them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in the microwave for 15 seconds, and then add to the toaster for 1-2 minutes, until crisp.

Overhead photo of a belgian waffle on a plate with a fork and a small piece of butter on top, syrup and powdered sugar.

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A Belgian Waffle on a white plate with syrup and butter.

Belgian Waffles

The best light and fluffy Belgian Waffles.
4.91 from 30 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Lauren Allen

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs , separated
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.  
  • Separate the egg yolks and whites into two different mixing bowls. 
  • Add the milk and oil to the bowl with the yolks. Stir in the dry ingredients. 
  • Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Then gently fold in the egg whites to the batter. Be careful not to overmix.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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  1. Michelle Kofoed says

    October 25, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe – crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Exactly what I was looking for. For the first time ever I made a waffle without adding sugar – and it was really good – syrup, or whatever else you top it with is plenty of sweetness, I think! We overindulged on these. Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. Latryce Martin says

    November 9, 2019 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe it made 13 on my square waffle maker!!! Everyone loved them:-)

    Reply
  3. Steve says

    December 1, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    Nothing like a Belgian waffle
    Ok normal waffle recepie

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