Whole Wheat Blueberry Vanilla Waffles

Name: Whole Wheat Blueberry Vanilla Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups milk; 1 vanilla bean; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup honey; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh blueberries; Vegetable oil for greasing waffle maker

Recipe GLPRb535eb8c93979d

Breakfast

45 min

492 cal

Servings: 4

Oven

SNAP eligible

Golden, fluffy waffles made with nutritious whole wheat flour, studded with fresh blueberries and infused with real vanilla bean. These satisfying breakfast waffles are vegetarian-friendly and perfect for a leisurely brunch. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, yogurt, or fresh fruit.

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups milk

1 vanilla bean

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup honey

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup fresh blueberries

Vegetable oil for greasing waffle maker

Directions

Pour milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until steaming, about 3–4 minutes. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape the seeds into the warm milk with the back of the knife. Stir gently to distribute the vanilla seeds throughout. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the warm vanilla milk, vegetable oil, and honey until well combined.
Add the eggs to the bowl and whisk vigorously until fully incorporated.
Add the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined; small lumps are fine. Do not overmix.
Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter until evenly distributed. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you preheat the waffle maker.
Preheat your waffle maker according to its manufacturer's instructions. Use a paper towel lightly soaked with vegetable oil to grease the waffle grids on both the top and bottom.
Pour the recommended amount of batter (typically 1/2 to 3/4 cup depending on your machine) into the center of the greased waffle maker. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crispy on the outside, following your machine's specific instructions—usually 3–5 minutes. The waffle is done when steam no longer escapes from the sides.
Transfer the finished waffle to a plate and keep warm while you repeat with the remaining batter, re-oiling the grids between each waffle. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are standard grocery staples available at any major Charlotte chain, though vanilla bean (rather than extract) is less common and may require a specialty stop at Harris Teeter's spice section or skip for cheaper vanilla extract. The actual prep time runs closer to 50-55 minutes when you account for waffle iron heating and cooking batches, not the stated 45. Cost per serving lands around $1.50-$1.80 depending on blueberry season, driven mainly by fresh berries; this is reasonable for a weekend breakfast. The recipe reheats well in a toaster or oven, and while not a leftover dinner dish, it's forgiving enough for a family breakfast that tolerates slight timing variation.