Gingerbread Waffles

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

Cozy December mornings are made better with Gingerbread Waffles. These waffles are soft and fluffy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. They are made with just the right amount of sweetness and all of the cozy gingerbread spices. Make them for your week ahead (they freeze great), or morning of. They only take minutes to make and would make a great Christmas breakfast.

‘Tis the season for all things Gingerbread. I love gingerbread, BUT I don’t like when it’s heavy on the spices. These Gingerbread waffles have just the right amount of spice without being overpowering. Plus they are the perfect balance of crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. So, if you are still looking for Christmas breakfast ideas, I highly recommend making these. They can be made in one bowl, no mixer required, and only take a few minutes to mix and bake up.

To be honest, I haven’t decided what I plan to make for our Christmas breakfast, but these are high on the list. My cinnamon rolls are also an option. Which do you think I should make?

The details

mixing the batter

Don’t you love a recipe that only has a couple steps? That is this recipe. There isn’t much to explain here, because this recipe is so simple to make. That’s why it is the perfect Christmas breakfast :).

You don’t need any fancy mixer to make these waffles. Just a bowl and a whisk. Simply add all ingredients to the bowl and mix. It’s okay if the batter is not perfectly smooth. I used Lifeway Kefir in my waffle batter. Lifeway Kefir is a tart and tangy cultured milk. It contains probiotics, is high in protein, calcium and vitamin D. I’ve also made these waffles with regular milk and they turn out just as good, so you can easily substitute if you desire. I do like the extra nutrition that the Lifeway Kefir adds, though, to the batter.

cooking the waffles

Next up, you’ll cook the waffles in your waffle maker according to your waffle maker settings. One note on this is to not overfill the batter. I’ve done this far too many times, and cleaning it out is a pain! Usually when you fill the batter into the waffle grid, it appears like you won’t have enough, but the batter usually spreads out a decent amount in the waffle grid.

Serve and enjoy

Serve these waffles as is, with butter, or with syrup. I can tell you, we’ve had them all ways. My husband is actually diabetic, so he never uses syrup. I LOVE syrup, so I make up for the use of syrup for both of us. And, my kids, well, they love syrup too, but can be messy with it. So, they’ve had them both with and without syrup and loved them both ways.

If you make these Gingerbread Waffles for Christmas breakfast or any breakfast, let me know what you thought in the ratings and comments below. I always appreciate your feedback, as it helps me improve my recipes. Make sure you find me on instagram and youtube to watch the full baking video for these waffles, as well as some fun behind the scenes.