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    Home » Waffles » Mini Waffles

    Mini Waffles

    First Published: Jun 18, 2021 · Modified: Jul 3, 2022 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    These adorable mini waffles are a fun idea for brunch or dessert! They use simple pantry ingredients, and you can dress them up with various toppings for an interesting and beautiful presentation!
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    Stack of mini waffles on a white plate

    Waffles are a breakfast classic, but today we're going to have some fun with this mini version! While there are mini waffle makers on the market, you don't need any special equipment to make these little waffles other than a regular waffle iron. We've tried this mini waffle maker, but nothing beats our trusty Belgian waffle iron. It makes them crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside no matter how tiny they are! The trick to making these little guys is to use less batter than a full size waffle. That's it!

    These waffles would be great for a brunch party. You can set up a mini waffle bar and your guests can choose their own toppings. If celebrating is on your mind, you can also make mini versions of these funfetti birthday cake waffles.

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    • 💛 Reasons to Love Them
    • 🧇 Ingredients
    • 📝 How to Make Them
    • 🥣 Equipment
    • 💡 Topping Ideas
    • 🥞 More Waffles and Pancakes
    • 🍯 Topping Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    💛 Reasons to Love Them

    • They're quick. Twenty minutes or less!
    • They're adorable. These little beauties are perfect for your next brunch gathering. They make a great addition to a breakfast board or charcuterie board.
    • You can dress them up in infinite ways. Spoon some blueberry, berry, raspberry, or strawberry syrup over the top, drizzle them with melted chocolate, dip half in melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts, top with sliced banana and mini chocolate chips. Top them with a spoonful of pie filling. Cover them in sugar. You are only limited by your imagination!

    🧇 Ingredients

    Mini waffles ingredients
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour.
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. You can substitute a sweetener like Swerve if you are trying to watch your sugar intake.
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder. This is necessary to make the waffles rise.
    • ¼ teaspoon salt.
    • 1 cup milk. You can use whole, 1 percent, 2 percent or dairy-free milk like almond, coconut, soy or walnut milk. Please bear in mind that the dairy-free options may change the consistency of your batter and make it more runny. You may need to adjust the amount of flour to compensate. If necessary, try adding flour a tablespoon at a time.
    • 1 large egg.
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Melted and cooled.

    📝 How to Make Them

    Overhead view of dry ingredients in a mesh strainer over a bowl
    Step 1. In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 
    Overhead view of wet ingredients in a blender
    Step 2. In a blender, combine milk, egg, and melted butter. Blend on low until frothy, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a medium bowl, and whisk briskly for 1-2 minutes or beat with an electric mixer on high speed for about 1 minute.
    Pouring wet ingredients into dry ingredients
    Step 3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
    Overhead view of waffle batter in a glass bowl
    It's perfectly fine to have lumps.
    Set aside and allow to rest while your waffle iron heats up.
    Overhead view of waffles cooking on a waffle iron
    Step 4. Preheat waffle iron and lightly spray with cooking spray. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of batter onto hot iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
    Each mini waffle should measure about 3-4 inches in diameter.

    🥣 Equipment

    • Medium bowl. You will need 2 of these if you are using the whisk or electric mixer method of mixing your wet ingredients.
    • Blender. This is the preferred method for mixing your wet ingredients.
    • Wire whisk. Not necessary if using a blender.
    • Electric mixer. Not necessary if using a blender.
    • Waffle maker. Absolutely necessary!

    Click here to learn how to make these mini waffles in a visual story.

    Overhead view of mini waffles with various toppings on a concrete background

    💡 Topping Ideas

    • Whipped cream.
    • Fruit pie filling.
    • Chopped and toasted nuts.
    • Fruit compote. Give our blueberry, mango, peach, apple, or strawberry compotes a try!
    • Melted chocolate.
    • Sliced bananas.
    • Mini chocolate chips.
    • Granulated sugar.
    • Maraschino cherries.

    🥞 More Waffles and Pancakes

    More waffle and pancake recipes to make and enjoy!

    • Overhead view of buttermilk Belgian waffles on a gray tray with strawberries and whipped cream
      Buttermilk Belgian Waffles
    • Snickerdoodle waffle sitting on a white and blue floral plate
      Cinnamon Sugar Waffles
    • Maple syrup being poured on a stack of chocolate chip pancakes topped with sliced bananas and chocolate chips on a white plate
      Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    • Close up of stack of peanut butter pancakes topped with whipped cream and peanut butter syrup on a white plate
      Peanut Butter Pancakes

    🍯 Topping Recipes

    Why not give these homemade syrups and compotes a try as well?

    • Homemade blueberry syrup in a small glass pitcher with spoon
      Simple Blueberry Syrup
    • Close up of a jar of strawberry compote with a spoon
      Strawberry Compote
    • Mixed berry syrup in a glass carafe
      Mixed Berry Syrup
    • Raspberry syrup in a glass cruet
      Homemade Raspberry Syrup

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    📖 Recipe

    Overhead view of mini waffles with various toppings on a concrete background

    Mini Waffles

    Heavenly Home Cooking
    These adorable mini waffles are a fun idea for brunch or dessert! They use simple pantry ingredients, and you can dress them up with various toppings for an interesting and beautiful presentation!
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 mini waffles
    Calories 77 kcal

    Equipment

    Medium bowl
    Blender
    Wire whisk
    Electric mixer
    Waffle maker
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar You can substitute a sweetener like Swerve if you are trying to watch your sugar intake.
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup milk You can use whole, 1 percent, 2 percent or dairy-free milk like almond, coconut, soy or walnut milk. Please bear in mind that the dairy-free options may change the consistency of your batter to be more runny. You may need to adjust the amount of flour that you use.
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted and cooled.

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 
    • In a blender, combine milk, egg, and melted butter. Blend on low until frothy, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
      Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a medium bowl, and whisk briskly for 1-2 minutes or beat with an electric mixer on high speed for about 1 minute.
    • Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined and no flour streaks remain. It's perfectly fine to have lumps.
      Set aside and allow to rest while your waffle iron heats up.
    • Preheat waffle iron and lightly spray with cooking spray. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of batter onto hot iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
      Each mini waffle should measure about 3-4 inches in diameter.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 77kcal (4%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mg (8%)Sodium: 134mg (6%)Potassium: 44mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 114IU (2%)Calcium: 67mg (7%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Total Servings 12 mini waffles
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    1. Anna says

      April 24, 2022 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      Love love this recipe, it’s easy and delightful. I’ve made them with GF flour and they came out wonderful, I’ve made them with regular flour and they came out wonderful, topped with whip cream and fresh berries yum!

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      • Sandra says

        April 25, 2022 at 4:10 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed these mini waffles, Anna! Thanks for letting us know about your experience with GF flour. This info will help others as well. 🙂

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    2. Misha says

      February 03, 2022 at 6:54 am

      I just bought a mini nostalgic waffle maker and I am trying to make waffles for the first time read the directions and it keeps coming out spongy like how can I get it to come out crispy? Also to get more recipes on protein waffles made with chicken or other.ty

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      • Sandra says

        February 07, 2022 at 6:03 pm

        Hi Misha,

        I am not aware of a modification to the recipe that will make the waffles crispy. That all depends on your waffle maker. We tried this recipe using a mini waffle maker, but got the same result as you. I don't think the mini waffle makers get hot enough. This is why I recommend using a full size waffle maker and adding less batter to make mini waffles. We use and love this waffle maker. I hope this helps!

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