Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Waffles (Print View)

Warm oat waffles with cinnamon and vanilla—ideal for breakfast or brunch. Soft, crisp, and easy to make.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat waffle iron following manufacturer's recommended settings.
02 - Combine rolled oats in a blender or food processor; pulse until finely ground.
03 - Transfer ground oats to a large bowl and blend with flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until uniform.
05 - Incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Rest batter for 5 minutes.
06 - Lightly coat hot waffle iron with oil or non-stick spray.
07 - Pour approximately 1/2 cup batter per waffle onto iron; close and bake according to manufacturer instructions, typically 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp and golden.
08 - Serve waffles hot with toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples you probably already have in your kitchen
  • Ready from start to finish in under thirty minutes ideal for busy mornings
  • Flexible for various diets with easy swaps for gluten free and dairy free versions
  • No fancy equipment needed aside from a waffle iron
02 -
  • High in fiber and protein so these waffles keep you satisfied all morning
  • Freezes beautifully so you can double the batch and pop them in the toaster any time
  • Completely customizable for allergies or flavor preferences
03 -
  • Always let the batter rest for the full five minutes for the best texture
  • Use freshly ground cinnamon if you can for the most vibrant flavor
  • If your waffle iron tends to stick do two test runs with a small amount of batter and adjust your oil if needed
  • I learned especially in the rush of weekday mornings that prepping dry ingredients the night before is a game changer
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