A breakfast classic of tender, buttermilk tangy waffles made sweeter with the addition of fresh blueberries. These Blueberry Waffles are sure to be a hit any morning (or night) of the week! If you love all things waffles, try my Chicken and Waffles and perfect Buttermilk Waffles.
Okay, this may seem like just another blueberry waffle recipe but, this is a big deal. As a child, I was quite the picky eater. I ate typically dressed up foods plain because condiments were the enemy (they still are). I loved pancakes and waffles but hated added berries or bananas in the batter. There was something about the foreign texture and the “never know when it’s coming” pop of juice that I hated.
As I got older, I experimented a bit more here and there. Somewhere along the way I finally embraced having just a few blueberries in my pancakes. But, trust me when I say that took a lot of time and prayer. Seeing gorgeous blueberries at my farmer’s market this week gave me the courage to pick some up and try them in my waffles which was new for me. In fact, even saying I made blueberry waffles is crazy!
What Are Blueberry Waffles?
Waffles are shining stars on their own: fluffy, light and studded with pockets for sticky syrup. I’d typically load up my waffle with a few dollops of whipped cream and a whole lot of maple goodness. But, today I’m sprinkling the juicy little gems that I brought home from the farmer’s market.
Blueberries add a delicious touch to these waffles; they’re tangy, sweet and slightly acidic. With each bite a burst of flavor coats the tongue and leaves it delightfully blue. I can guarantee that I will be busting out this recipe for breakfast time and time again.
I could definitely get used to this whole fruit in pancakes and waffles thing, especially if they end up tasting like this!
HOW TO MAKE BLUEBERRY WAFFLES
Waffles should never be over-complicated. In fact, they should be simple and capable of being made while half-asleep in my robe. I need a recipe that uses easy, pantry-staple ingredients that never fail. And that folks, is where this recipe comes in!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Buttermilk
The acidic milk adds a lightness and tenderness to baked (and waffle ironed) goods. There is also a slight tang that compliments the blueberries quite nicely.
Salted Butter
I’m all about a balance between sweet and salty. Using salted butter balances out the sugars in this recipe and adds creaminess. Win win!
Vanilla Bean Paste
Vanilla bean paste is a rich, thick paste that contains a blend of vanilla extract and vanilla pod seeds. I find that not only is the taste is richer but the flecks of seeds are visually stunning.
WAFFLES, FRENCH TOAST AND PANCAKES, OH MY!
Want to spice up this week’s breakfast routine? First, make a batch of these Blueberry Waffles then venture out into a few of these recipes! You’re in for the best week ever.
- BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
- LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES
- APPLE CRISP FRENCH TOAST
- BROWN SUGAR PANCAKES
- CINNAMON SWIRL BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST
Blueberry Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs separated
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 1 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- In one large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
- Next whisk in egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla bean paste.
- Beat remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold stiff egg whites into batter then fold in blueberries.
- Heat waffle maker, spray maker with non-stick spray and prepare waffles according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
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I see that you have joined the good side of the force now – blueberries are bomb!
Oh yes they are! I have joined the good side indeed.
I was such a picky eater as a child too!!!!!!! These waffles are sooooo gorgeous! Loving all the specs of blueberries inside the waffles and butter and maple syrup just complete this whole breakfast beautifully! <3
Oh I just love waffles! These look fantastic!
Thanks so much Jessica!
What terrific looking waffles. I must make these tomorrow AM. I’ve already got everything I need. Thanks a million!
Hooray! I bet they were awesome. Hope they turned out well for you.
The waffles themselves look AH-mazing, then you added those beautiful blueberries and vanilla bean paste? I could eat the whole stack! 🙂
Girl I almost did eat an entire stack. It was insane.
I’m so glad you’ve come around! Big, plump and juicy blueberries and vanilla bean paste?! oh my gawd. . these waffles look fabulous! ps: I don’t think I’ve ever used vanilla bean paste. I need to find this ASAP.
Girl you will love vanilla bean paste. It is fantastic!!!!
Oh, Jocelyn, these were AMAZING! They were the first thing we made in our waffle maker and I can tell you that we will make them again and again 🙂
Love this! Hooray girl. Aren’t waffles amazing???
Blueberries are the best in waffles. I just adore their warm & juicy awesomeness. Your waffles look perfect!
Thank you so much Kathi! I am glad I came over from the dark side haha.
These look so thick and fluffy, and personally, I’ve always been a blueberries-in-my-batter kind of girl, so these look amazing! I bet the vanilla paste added even more amazingness.
Denise, that vanilla bean paste really does amp up the flavor which is so awesome!
These waffles look amazing! I love blueberry waffles when I was a kid I wouldn’t eat pancakes or waffles unless they were doused in blueberry sauce. I hated maple syrup but love it now.
Hahaha I love hearing these stories about how everyone was such a picky eating child.