Description
Delicious and crispy Greek Yogurt Granola Waffles made with whole-milk Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for added texture and flavor. These waffles are perfect for a wholesome breakfast or brunch, offering a lovely balance of creamy, crunchy, and fluffy elements.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 300 g plain Greek yogurt (whole-milk Greek yogurt preferred)
- 100 g milk (1% milk recommended)
- 90 g oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 25 g sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 200 g granola (crumble or cut into tiny pieces; crunchy granola preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the granola: If using crunchy granola, cut it into small pieces to distribute the texture evenly in the waffles. Soft or chewy granola can be crumbled or cut similarly. Choose based on your preference.
- Preheat the waffle iron: Before mixing the batter, preheat your waffle iron to ensure it will bake the waffles evenly and crisp.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and prepared granola. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently using a spatula. The batter will be thick and lumpy—mix only until no flour pockets remain to avoid overmixing, which can make waffles tough.
- Cook the waffles: Spray the hot waffle iron lightly with non-stick spray. Scoop about a heaping 1/3 cup of batter onto the waffle iron. Close and bake for 5-6 minutes or until the waffles turn crisp and golden.
- Cool and maintain crispness: Transfer finished waffles to a cooling rack to cool completely; this keeps them crisp if not served immediately.
- Storage instructions: Once cooled, store leftover waffles in a freezer bag with the air pressed out. Seal tightly before freezing.
- Reheat waffles: To enjoy later, reheat waffles either by toasting with a freezer function if available, baking in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-6 minutes, or air frying at 320°F (160°C) for 4-5 minutes. Adjust reheating times as needed depending on the appliance.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure waffles stay light and tender.
- Using whole-milk Greek yogurt adds richness and moisture to the batter.
- Crunchy granola adds texture and holds up well during baking.
- Cooling waffles on a rack prevents sogginess by allowing air circulation.
- Waffles freeze and reheat well, making them perfect for meal prepping.