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Homemade Freezer Waffles Recipe

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This Homemade Freezer Waffles recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare light, fluffy waffles in advance. Made with basic pantry ingredients and featuring a technique of folding beaten egg whites into the batter for added fluffiness, these waffles can be cooked ahead, frozen, and quickly reheated for a perfect breakfast anytime.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons milk (any kind)
  • 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil, avocado oil, or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
  2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil (or your choice of oil), egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Preheat Waffle Iron: Turn on your waffle iron to preheat according to manufacturer instructions.
  5. Beat Egg Whites: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. This step adds lightness and fluffiness to the waffles.
  6. Fold Egg Whites into Batter: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, being careful not to deflate them to maintain an airy texture.
  7. Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the hot waffle iron. Pour about a scant ¼ cup of batter per mini waffle and cook until just lightly golden; slightly less than usual if freezing for later to avoid overcooking.
  8. Cool Waffles: Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the bottoms stay crisp and don’t become soggy.
  9. Freeze Waffles: Once cooled, place waffles in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 6 months for convenience.
  10. Reheat Waffles: To enjoy, reheat waffles in a toaster oven until warmed through, or use an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes. Alternatively, rewarm multiple waffles in a conventional oven on the rack at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Notes

  • For gluten free waffles, substitute a 1:1 cup gluten free flour blend and add an extra splash of milk if the batter is too thick.
  • Cook waffles slightly less time than usual if you plan to freeze and reheat later to avoid dryness.
  • Store frozen waffles in airtight freezer bags or containers to prevent freezer burn.
  • Using whipped egg whites is key to achieving light and fluffy waffles.

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