Greek Yogurt Waffles (Printable)
Light, fluffy waffles with protein-rich Greek yogurt. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
04 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for greasing
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
03 - In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until incorporated. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
05 - Lightly grease the preheated waffle iron with melted butter or cooking spray.
06 - Pour batter into the waffle iron, using about 1/3 cup per waffle (adjust according to your iron's size), and cook until golden brown and crisp, 3-5 minutes per batch.
07 - Serve warm with your favorite toppings—fresh berries, honey, or maple syrup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tang from Greek yogurt makes every bite feel like a treat from a fancy brunch spot
- Protein packed breakfast that actually keeps you full until lunch
- They freeze beautifully so meal prep becomes effortless
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- Overmixed batter creates tough waffles, so embrace those small lumps
- Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes makes even fluffier results
- Don't open the waffle iron too early or you'll tear the waffle apart
03 -
- Separate your eggs and whip the whites before folding them in for extra fluffiness
- Whole wheat flour works beautifully if you want more fiber and nuttiness