Greek Yogurt Waffles (Printable)
Crispy, golden waffles made with Greek yogurt for a protein boost and tender texture. Ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (240 g)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
04 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for greasing
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (155 g)
07 - 1 tablespoon sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until incorporated. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with melted butter or cooking spray.
06 - Pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter into the waffle iron, adjusting based on your iron's size. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-5 minutes per batch.
07 - Serve warm with fresh berries, honey, or maple syrup as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt creates an incredibly tender crumb while adding protein that keeps you full for hours
- These waffles freeze beautifully so you can meal prep breakfast for busy weekdays
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- Overmixing the batter will make your waffles tough—stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking yields even fluffier results
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- Separate the eggs and beat the whites before folding them in for extra fluffy waffles
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking for the best texture