Easy Breakfast Blueberry waffles with a fresh hint of lemon zest. Super quick waffle recipe that my kids adore for breakfast or brunch. Vegetarian.
My first encounter with waffles happened back in Year One in school, thanks to my best friend. Waffle makers weren’t exactly a thing back then – in fact, I’m fairly sure her family was the only one on the street who owned such a posh contraption. Her mum would often send her to school with what felt like the height of culinary innovation: a waffle sandwich. Two golden waffles pressed together with a generous layer of pepper and aubergine relish in the middle.
Being a loyal friend – and a very motivated lunch-swapper – I always accepted when she offered a trade. I remember thinking, When I grow up, my kids are definitely having this for breakfast.
Fast-forward a few decades, and luckily waffle makers are no longer a novelty item. Waffles are now a firm favourite in our house, especially for lazy weekend breakfasts or impromptu brunches. Which suits me just fine, as it gives me endless excuses to experiment with different flavours and fillings.
Today’s version is one of our go-tos: waffles with frozen blueberries, a bit of lemon zest, and a drizzle of honey (or maple syrup, if you fancy). Simple, bright, and properly good.
INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS
- All purpose flour – white, not bleached flour – or substitute with type 00 Italian flour.
- Baking powder – a pinch to make them fluffier
- Egg, large – preferably organic. Alternatively change to 2 smaller eggs, but you might need to add a few more tbsp. of flour.
- Milk, up to 3% fat – you can substitute with the same amount of non-dairy milk (like almond or hazelnut milk, even oat milk works). Or if you have Plain Greek Yogurt, mix a few tbsp. of yogurt and water to reach similar to milk thickness. Works like a charm.
- Butter, melted – or substitute with olive oil or canola oil.
- Frozen blueberries – fresh blueberries (preferably wild or smaller). Or other small berries like blackcurrant or or currant of any kind.
- Lemon peel (fresh or dried) – always preferable to use organic peel if possible
- Drop of vanilla – not mandatory but gives it a good taste
- Brown sugar, optional – usually do not add sugar to batter as we always use some sort of sweet topping (like honey), but if desired add it in.
HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT WAFFLES?
- If using frozen blueberries – add them to batter and leave for 10-15 minutes before cooking. That way they start to defrost and make the batter more luqid-y.
- Use type 00 Italian fine flour – or substitute with all purpose white non bleached flour. You can make these waffles with any type of flour, just remember depending on the type, the batter may need less or more liquid.
- Choose waffle maker wisely – my 1st waffle maker was terrible. Waffles just didn’t seem to get done on all sides. Then my mom gifted me a different one for Christmas and it was a game changer (similar to this one on Amazon). It does not have to be expensive, but to heat well on each side. Mine was from Lidl.
- Regulate waffle crispness by leaving the waffles for longer or shorter. Depending on instructions of your gadget, you mar control how crispy waffles are by leaving them for longer. Just remember, when you stack them one over the other the always loose their crispness. Just like crepes – check my fabulous French Crepes recipe here.
- Brush non-stick waffle maker with melted butter before cooking each waffle – to make it crispier and butter-y.
Easy Blueberry Waffles with Lemon Peel and frozen blueberries
Equipment
- 1 waffle maker
- 1 ladle
Ingredients
- 200 g flour, all purpose white
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 350 g milk, up to 3% fat
- 50 g butter, melted
- 100 g frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp. lemon peel, (fresh or dried)
- drop of vanilla
- 4 tbsp. brown sugar, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add flour and baking powder. Combine well. Then, add the rest of ingredients. At the end, add the frozen blueberries.
- Let the batter sit for 10 minutes so blueberries can melt in (if frozen). In the meantime, preheat the waffle maker.
- With a ladle pour batter onto waffle maker. Close and let sit until indicator says waffle is done.
- Remove from waffle maker with a wooden spatula and set aside. Stack one over the other if you want softer waffles.
- Alternatively, place waffles spaced onto cooling surface and let cool completely for crisper waffles. Drizzle with favorite topping and enjoy.
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