Waffle Batter with Vanilla and Buttermilk

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Light and tender Belgian waffles made with a smooth vanilla and buttermilk batter, perfect for breakfast or brunch. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until combined.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter with 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, 2 large egg yolks, and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; batter will be slightly lumpy.
  5. Step 5: In a separate clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter to keep it light and airy.
  7. Step 7: Spoon batter onto the hot waffle iron, using about 3/4 cup per waffle, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
  8. Step 8: Serve immediately with toppings of choice.

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