Oat Waffles
Priya Nair
@priyanairkitchen
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Blend the oats to flour first
Blend the dry oats alone for 30 seconds until they become a fine flour. Blending everything together leaves a gritty texture.
💡Oats first, on their own. This step is what makes these work.
Add the rest and blend
Add the eggs, milk, melted butter, syrup, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and blend until smooth.
Rest 10 minutes
Let the batter stand. Oat flour absorbs liquid slowly and thickens noticeably in this time.
Heat the iron fully
Preheat the waffle iron completely and grease it well — oat batter sticks more than wheat batter does.
Cook longer than usual
Cook 5–6 minutes, until the steam has almost stopped. Oat waffles need longer than wheat ones to crisp up properly.
💡Pulling them early gives a soft, bendy waffle. Wait for the steam to stop.
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📝 Tips, swaps, and make-ahead notes
These freeze and toast beautifully, which is the main reason to make a double batch. Use certified gluten-free oats if that matters — oats are naturally GF but usually cross-contaminated.
- •Vegan: Two flax eggs and plant milk; slightly softer but good.
- •Savoury: Skip the syrup and cinnamon; add cheese and chives.
- •Pancakes: The same batter works, cooked on medium-low.
Nutrition & Safety
Calories
346kcal
Protein
13g
Carbs
46g
Fat
12g
⚠️ Allergen & Safety Note
This recipe contains egg and dairy. Nutritional values are estimates per serving and may vary based on the specific ingredients you use. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredients before cooking.
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