And all the ingredients you can’t pronounce that come along with them. You know, the eggos from the frozen section at your local grocery store. Sure they’re an easy breakfast item…..with the texture of cardboard and taste to match. With a whisk and a waffle iron you can make these delicious, fluffy waffles with ingredients you already have in your pantry and fridge. Cool them on a cooling rack, then freeze them in a ziploc bag or container, and pop them in the toaster in the mornings. This is a basic recipe which you can easily adjust. Add chocolate chips, blueberries, bananas, etc.to make them your own. Your children and wallet will all live in harmonious balance….ok maybe just the wallet. Double or triple the recipe, these go fast!
Basic Waffles ( makes 6, 8in waffles, or 24, 3in ones)
- 1 3/4 Cup flour
- 2 Tbsp Sugar ( you can add more if you like them sweeter)
- 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 Cup Milk
- 4 Tbsp Butter Melted
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Whisk all dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. In a medium bowl gently wisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently whisk just enough to incorporate. Cook them on your waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.