How do I store any leftover blueberry waffles? Can this be a meal-prep breakfast option?

This is an excellent meal prep option for families who like to batch cook (or bake in this case) on the weekend to prepare ahead of time for the week. Make a batch and add to a large tupperware, and store in the fridge for up to five days.

Is it possible to freeze these Belgian waffles?

You could make a batch and add to a plastic food storage bag, labeling the date in which they were made, and let them defrost overnight. Pop them in the microwave or toast in the toaster oven, and serve.

What else can I add to these waffles aside from the blueberries?

Feel free to throw in chocolate chips, some marshmallows, or top with a drizzle of hazelnut spread.

Fluffy Belgian Blueberry Waffles Recipe

Name: Fluffy Belgian Blueberry Waffles From Scratch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 192 grams all purpose flour (1 1/2 cups); 2 tsp baking powder; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 2 tbsp sugar; 3/4 cup half and half; 1/4 cup oil; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1 cup blueberries

TL; DR Recipe Summary

⏱️ Bake Time: ~10-15 minutes

👩🏼‍🍳 Bake Level: Easy/Beginner

😋 Taste: Fluffy, buttery, sweet from the blueberries.

💖 Why You'll Love: These are the perfect waffle in every bite. Sweet, moist, buttery, with a slightly crisp exterior.

🍽️ Best Served With: Make a large stack of these waffles alongside banana protein pancakes, a batch of french toast muffins, or a simple french toast casserole with croissants.

Trusted Tips and Key Reminders

Do not over-mix - We talked about swapping to a spatula from a whisk, and doing so helps you limit the over-mixing. Over-mixing will overwork the gluten in the recipe, causing a dull, dense texture.

Use active baking powder - Believe it or not, baking powder (and soda) do in fact have a shelf life. Baking powder, if mixed with boiling hot water, should foam. If it does, it's good to use! If not, it's "dead" and needs replacing.

Let the batter sit actually helps with the fluff factor. It allows all the rising agents and other ingredients marry together before being used.

Adding less batter to the waffle iron will yield that pretty waffle shape that's not quite square, nor round. I typically use my ice cream scoop to add batter, and usually use 1 ½ scoops to form the waffle shape shown here.

Important Ingredients

Ingredients to make fluffy belgian blueberry waffles.

Eggs - eggs are a very important ingredient in making baked goods, as it adds to the overall structure and makes these gingerbread waffles fluffy.

Sugar - Sugar is not only important for the sweetness, of course, but is also very important for moisture retention and leavening (rising).

Oil - Oil is the fat used in making waffles and gives it the crispiness and flavor.

Milk - Milk helps to add more structure to the batter and overall flavor.

Blueberries - They burst while they cook and they make the batter fluffier, sweeter, and with just the right amount of moisture.

How to make blueberry Belgian waffles

Step 1: Combine the eggs, oil, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with a whisk.

Step 2: To the same bowl, pour in the all purpose flour and baking powder. Then, pour in the blueberries and fold in with a spatula.

Step 3: Add 1 ½ scoops of batter to each of the waffle plates to make four waffles. Close the lid and cook until desired crispness, or until the indicator light turns green (if this is an option on your waffle maker).

Step 4: Repeat until all waffles are cooked. Top with your favorite waffle toppings.

What type of waffle iron do I need?

I have two different types of waffle irons: a single, circular iron, and a larger one that makes four (4) square, Belgian-style waffles.

It really depends on your preference and the time you have to make the waffles. If you have more than 15 minutes to make them, you can make one waffle at a time using a circular, mini 4" waffle iron.

However, my preference is to use my Belgian-style waffle maker to make four (4) waffles at a time.