Whole Wheat Waffles with Homemade Strawberry Sauce
This whole Wheat Waffles with Homemade Strawberry Sauce recipe is my breakfast of champions. Whole Wheat Waffles are made with white whole-wheat flour and a touch of nutmeg, paired with a delicious homemade strawberry sauce made with vanilla bean, pineapple juice, orange juice, and a splash of Grand Marnier Liquor.
Ah, waffles. They’re the perfect weekend breakfast treat and even better when made with whole wheat flour! But don’t stop at just having them topped with maple syrup—make a quick homemade strawberry sauce to drizzle over the top of your waffles instead! It is fresh and healthier than store-bought fruit toppings.
This homemade sauce recipe is a great way to use up any strawberries starting to get soft. The sauce can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge until you’re ready, making it perfect for busy mornings.
This Whole Wheat Waffles recipe makes about eight regular-size individual home waffle makers, but if you need more, double or triple the ingredients and make as many as you need! The waffles are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, just like they should be!
Using whole wheat flour vs. regular flour
The difference between whole wheat flour and regular white flour is that the former has all the parts of the grain included, while white flour has had its fiber-rich bran and germ removed. Whole wheat flour contains more fiber, protein, and other nutrients than regular flour. Because it has more protein, whole-grain flours are best for baking bread with a high liquid ratio to dry ingredients (like cakes).
How to make whole wheat waffles
I’ve always used the King Arthur Website recipe, which has always worked for me. The original whole wheat waffle recipe does not contain nutmeg and uses regular sugar instead of organic. Those two ingredients make a huge difference in the taste. You will need the following ingredients
- White Whole Wheat Flour: I used King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour.
- Eggs: I prefer using brown eggs instead of white eggs.
- Milk: regular if you prefer (almond or coconut milk are both great alternatives to cow’s milk).
- Baking Powder (you can also use 2 teaspoons of baking soda for a fluffier waffle)
- Salt, you can use kosher salt or sea salt
- Organic Sugar, preferably
- Unsalted Butter: if you use salted butter, you may want to decrease the salt amount.
- Grated Nutmeg is optional but adds a wonderful taste to whole wheat waffles.
- Strawberry Sauce: check out the recipe here and also the recipe below
Start by whisking the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Add the milk and eggs, then mix until smooth. Heat your waffle iron and grease it with butter or nonstick spray (or both). Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto each waffle plate. The amount of batter you use will depend on your particular waffle maker; some require more than others which will also affect the number of servings.
Notes and Tips to make the whole wheat waffles
- For the Homemade Strawberry Sauce, you can use fresh or frozen strawberries. If you’re using frozen, thaw them first before pureeing them.
- Regular milk is fine if you don’t have almond milk on hand! Just cook the waffles for a few extra minutes if you use cow’s milk.
- If you don’t have any baking powder on hand, use 2 teaspoons of baking soda instead. This will make the waffles fluffier and lighter in texture.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. You can reheat them in the microwave or toaster oven. If your waffles get soggy overnight, pop them into the freezer for about 30 minutes before reheating them to make them crispy again.
This recipe is a great way to start your day! It’s simple and delicious, with the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. I hope you try it out and love it as much as we do! Also served with cooked organic sausages. What else can a tireless cook for on a beautiful Sunday morning?
Note: Waffle recipe: updated and adapted from www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/whole-wheat-waffles-recipe
Whole Wheat Waffles with Homemade Strawberry Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar organic preferably
- 1 large egg beaten separately
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen whole strawberries stem removed
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup organic sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 – 2 tbsp Grand Marnier Liquor optional
Instructions
- To make the waffles: Preheat your waffle iron while you make the batter. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In a small bowl, beat egg separately. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, lukewarm milk and melted butter. Mix the wet ingredients and the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. The batter will be a bit lumpy. Cook the waffles as directed in the instructions that came with you waffle iron.
- To make the homemade strawberry sauce. In a large saucepan, add whole strawberries, pineapple juice, orange juice vanilla bean sugar and Grand Marnier. Cover and bring to a boil. Once mixture starts to boil, uncover and lower heat. Let strawberries cook slowly until they have released their juices and the sauce is a bit thick. Remove from heat and serve with waffles.
Notes
Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
To make the homemade strawberry sauce, follow this recipe.
Homemade Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen whole strawberries stem removed
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup organic sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 – 2 tbsp Grand Marnier Liquor
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries, then hull them.
- Add whole strawberries, pineapple juice, orange juice, vanilla bean sugar, and Grand Marnier in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture starts to boil, uncover and lower the heat. Let strawberries cook slowly until they have released their juices and the sauce is thick.
- Remove from heat and serve with waffles, pancakes, or french toast.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries—you want them to be soft enough to squish easily with your fingers.
- Chop the berries into small pieces that will fit in a food processor or blender.
- Make sure you remove all stems and leaves from the strawberries before processing or blending! This will significantly impact how your finished sauce tastes (and looks).
- Use fresh lemon juice and sugar, not store-bought lemon juice or sugar (store-bought versions are often too acidic or sweet).
- If you want your sauce to be smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer before serving!
Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
Originally published April 27, 2014. Revised and updated.
