Gingerbread Waffles Breakfast Recipe
These Gingerbread Waffles are warm, spiced, and crispy with the perfect balance of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. A festive breakfast treat that captures the cozy flavors of Christmas morning in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 waffles
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Non-stick cooking spray
Optional: confectioner’s sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat brown sugar and egg yolk until light and fluffy.
- Stir in buttermilk, molasses, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron, spreading evenly.
- Cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or topped with syrup, whipped cream, or fruit if desired.
Notes
Add nutmeg or allspice for extra holiday spice.
Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or sautéed apples for a decadent touch.
Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
Use coconut oil and almond milk with lemon juice for a dairy-free version.
Keep waffles warm and crisp in a 200°F (93°C) oven while cooking the rest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
