What to Eat with Waffles (40+ Ideas!)
If you need ideas for what to serve with waffles for breakfast or dinner, I’ve got you covered! After years of weekend brunches, holiday breakfasts, and waffle bar dinners with my family, I have tested enough topping and side combinations to know what truly works and what falls flat. Whether you are going sweet with fresh berries and whipped cream or savory with fried chicken and hot honey, this list of 40+ ideas has something for every waffle lover at your table.
What to Eat with Waffles
Are you team pancake or team waffle? For the most part, waffles are some of my favorite breakfast foods! I am team waffles! There is nothing better than a delicious plain waffle topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup! Waffles are great for a special occasion, for a slow Saturday morning, or on busy weekday mornings.
There are so many different ways to make fluffy waffles. Check out some of the recipes below for lots of different recipes. Add your favorite toppings or use your waffles as a sweet treat after a long day!
Jump to:
How To Make Homemade Waffles
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a large bowl or a liquid measuring cup, mix together the melted butter, milk, and egg until fully combined. Add the sugar and mix again.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. Mix the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. It's ok if there are a few lumps left in the batter, you do not want to overmix.
- Spray the waffle maker with nonstick cooking spray or spread on melted butter. Scoop the waffle batter into the waffle maker. Cook based on your waffle maker instructions. Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, and butter.
What Can I Add to Waffle Batter?
Not only can you add a delicious sweet topping to your waffles, but you can also add delicious ingredients to your waffle batter! Here are some ideas!
- Chocolate Chips
- Blueberries
- Peanut Butter
- Nutella
- Cocoa Powder
Sweet and Savory Waffles
There are so many different ways to enjoy waffles. Here are a few of my favorite waffle recipes!
- Waffles with Self Rising Flour
- Nutella Waffles
- Pumpkin Waffles with Pancake Mix
- Sourdough Waffles
- Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles
- Apple Cinnamon Waffles
- Eggnog Waffles
What Are The Best Waffle Toppings?
- Maple syrup and butter.
- For a little extra sweetness, add jam to the top of your waffles.
- Your favorite fruit. Fresh berries, slices apples, sliced bananas, or diced peaches are delicious with waffles!
- Add your favorite savory toppings! Add a fried egg and hollandaise sauce for a waffle benedict style breakfast. Fried chicken or grilled chicken breast can also be water with waffles for delicious meals.
- With ice cream! Waffles aren't just for breakfast, you can eat them for dessert too! Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and top it with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Serving Waffle Recipes FAQs
Yes! Waffles are perfect for freezing! Let them cool to room temperature and then wrap them in plastic wrap. Place them in a Ziploc bag and freeze the waffles for up to 3 months. To heat them up, place them in the toaster oven and heat for 2-3 minutes.
Unlike a classic waffle, a Belgian waffle has yeast in it, while a regular waffle has baking powder or baking soda.
Yes! You can use your favorite waffle mix and use flax egg and your favorite nondairy milk.
What To Eat With Waffles
Did you know that you can make delicious bacon in your Instant Pot? If you love crispy bacon, then you have to try this Instant Pot Bacon recipe!
A delicious make-ahead breakfast idea, this Vegan Breakfast Strata is full of mushrooms, peppers, sourdough bread, and plant-based crumbles! Make this strata the night before and bake it up in the morning for a flavorful, vegan breakfast.
Creamy, chocolatey, and so much better than the powdered version, this decadent Instant Pot Hot Chocolate is so easy to make! Keep this hot chocolate warm in the Instant Pot and create a fun and festive hot chocolate bar for your holiday party!
Sweet and full of cinnamon, you won't go back to the store bought stuff after you try this homemade chunky applesauce! It's a family favorite and a must make during apple season!
If you love a quiche but hate dealing with the pie dough crust, this Broccoli Cheddar Quiche with Tortilla Crust recipe is for you! The white tortillas are overlapped to make a delicious crust that bakes up perfectly to hold the broccoli and cheddar filling.
Spice up your breakfast routine with these low carb Jalapeno Popper Egg Cups! Full of salty bacon, cheddar cheese, and creamy eggs, your breakfast routine just got kicked up a level!
Ready in 20 minutes, these Spinach and Feta Eggs Cups are protein filled and low carb! A perfect make ahead breakfast to have on busy weekday mornings.
So easy to make and ready in less than an hour, Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam is perfect way to preserve the sweetness of Summer!
Full of warm spices, this Instant Pot Pear Butter is the perfect way to use all those extra ripe fresh pears this Fall. And the best part is, there's no need to peel the pears!
Instant Pot Apple Butter is a must make this Fall when you have lots of delicious, ripe apples in the house! It is full of warm and cozy spices, yet sweet enough to eat with a spoon with only a few simple ingredients! Slather it on scones, bagels, waffles, English muffins, or swirl it into oatmeal!
Ready in less than 20 minutes, this Instant Pot Peach Jam is the perfect way to preserve the sweetness of Summer! This jam is perfect on your favorite scone or topped on vanilla ice cream!
Sweet and a little tangy, this Instant Pot Blueberry Jam is the perfect way to use up some extra blueberries you have this Summer. You won't go back to the premade stuff once you try this delicious jam!
Don't have all day to babysit jam on the stove? Use an instant pot! This 3 ingredient Instant Pot Strawberry Jam comes together in a little over a half hour, then let it cool and enjoy on a buttered scone!
When traveling isn't an option, we need to try to create those tastes of the tropics right in your own home. This Pina Colada smoothie is a great way to transport yourself to the tropics! Sit back and imagine yourself on a beach somewhere drinking this smoothie! Add a little extra brightness to your day!
These oven baked eggs are the perfect solution to cooking eggs for a crowd. No one likes cold eggs, especially the chef!Â
If you've been on the hunt for delicious blueberry syrup, look no further. This 20-minute recipe is worry-free, easy, and a great addition to your waffles!
Switch up the standard mimosa - these Ruby Red Grapefruit Mimosas are perfect for weekend breakfasts and brunches with your favorite waffles.
Summer berry fruit salad full of fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. Topped with a honey lime dressing that adds the perfect hint of sweetness!
This sweet boozy bourbon whipped cream is perfect for topping waffles! It’s silky, creamy, and rich in flavor with delicious hints of vanilla, oak, and caramel. You only need 3 ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make this incredible homemade whipped cream with bourbon.
For a British twist to your waffles, top them with this easy homemade golden syrup - the perfect way to top your treat!
They are a sweet, soft, caramelized, and aromatic banana treat that you can make in a matter of minutes. Use them to top a healthy and delicious breakfast granola bowl, pancakes, or waffles, or enjoy them on your banana fosters.
Air fryer cinnamon apples are so easy to make in less than 15 minutes! They are a delicious topping to waffles.
Air fryer turkey bacon is an easy side for waffles, and perfect if you don't eat pork. It's my favorite way to make turkey bacon!
Start your morning with a refreshing and energizing iced latte with almond milk. It pairs perfectly with breakfast or tastes delicious on its own!
Nothing goes better with waffles than a delicious berry smoothie to balance it all out. This blackberry strawberry banana smoothie is both tasty and full of nutrients to fuel your day!
This thick and creamy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie recipe is loaded with creamy peanut butter, old fashioned oats, bananas, and soy milk. It’s sure to keep you full and satisfied all morning!
4-Ingredient Strawberries and Cream Pancake Topping (For Waffles and French Toast, Too!)
With just 4 simple ingredients that can be whipped up ahead of time, this easy Strawberries and Cream Topping is the perfect way to dress up waffles! Loaded with fruit and the protein of Greek yogurt, it’s as healthy as it is delicious … but it tastes totally creamy-dreamy decadent. In no time at all, your breakfasts will be transformed into something memorable!
Nutella Whipped Cream is just three ingredients and perfect for topping waffles. You can make this chocolate-hazelnut treat with Nutella or a generic spread--it's so quick and easy!
Air fryer hash browns are the perfect quick and easy breakfast, snack or side dish! Making frozen hash brown patties in the air fryer couldn’t be easier!
This cherry syrup recipe is delicious with waffles! Make it over the stovetop, with frozen or fresh cherries, for the ultimate waffle topping.
Learn how to make perfect poached eggs! A great side for any special breakfast or brunch.
Dress up your waffles with Chocolate Whipped Cream made from scratch using cocoa powder! 4 ingredients, 5 minutes of whipping time, and no leftovers.
Get ready to make the Best Air Fryer Fried Chicken ever. Making Buttermilk Fried Chicken in Air Fryer is a healthier version of the classic Southern fried food favorite and is truly finger-licking good!
This easy Egg & Sausage Casserole is loaded with cheese, peppers, onions, spices. It is the perfect dish for brunch or a potluck, especially around the holidays. The add-ins are customizable & it can be prepped in advance.
This recipe for baked fried chicken is ultra crispy chicken that’s been baked in the oven for a lighter take on the classic. This oven fried chicken will quickly become a family favorite!
No need to buy the stuff off the shelf! You can make your own homemade chocolate syrup recipe with just a few pantry staple ingredients that will taste so much better than what you get in a bottle!
These air fryer home fries are an easy to make breakfast side dish that's ready in just 15 minutes! Serve these breakfast potatoes alongside your favorite morning main for a hearty and tasty start to your day!
You’re going to love this Easy Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe. If you’re tired of spending a ton of money on yogurt at the store, I’m right there with you. Why spend a bunch of money when you can easily make your own?
This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie has a thick and luscious texture with sweet fruity flavor and rich chocolate all in smoothie form! I like to think of this as dessert for breakfast because it's so dang good.
The best Easy Vegetable Frittata Recipe! Learn how to make a veggie frittata in under an hour for the perfect healthy breakfast.
Homemade cinnamon honey butter is rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced with warm cinnamon. Plus, it'll keep well in your refrigerator for up to a month!
This spinach omelette with fresh baby spinach, shaved parmesan, and soft cream cheese is the ultimate breakfast. It's quick, easy, and high in protein!
Did you make this recipe and love it?
If you did, don't forget to leave a 5-star review and comment below! Show me your creation on Instagram or Facebook. Just mention @Lynn'sWayofLife or use this hashtag #lynnswayoflife.
