Blueberry Waffle Recipe

This is a light and crispy blueberry waffle recipe thanks to a secret ingredient...club soda! Friends and family always remark that this is the best waffle recipe they've ever had because it creates a lightness in waffles you don't typically get from a box mix.

There's no heaviness, doughiness, or after-taste of baking soda! If you've never made waffles from scratch, you'll be completely reformed after making this recipe. In fact, these blueberry waffles are so light and delicious that I also serve them for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of my homemade hot fudge sauce. 

The good news is, homemade waffles use basic ingredients you probably already have sitting in your cupboard. The only difference is you have to measure out the ingredients. But for a little extra effort, you will be rewarded with waffles that will impress even the most vocal critics! In the fall you can try on twist on this recipe by making my Pumpkin Spiced Waffles. 

 Blueberry waffles are fantastic this time of year when blueberries are at their peak, and if you have extra blueberries on hand after making this recipe, you can put them to good use in my Classic Blueberry Muffin Recipe or my Blueberry Lemon Scone Recipe.

These waffles pair beautifully with my Herby, Cheesy Egg Bake, and Foolproof Roasted Potatoes.

Homemade Waffles are Easy!

This is such an easy recipe that it only requires a bowl and a whisk! No need to drag out any electric mixers. You'll whisk up all the dry ingredients first. I like to add a combination of baking powder and baking soda, for the best lift, texture, and taste.

Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder

If you don't have both baking soda and baking powder and need to choose, just use 1 tsp of baking powder. 

The addition of the baking soda just gives them a little extra interior chewiness. That's why I like to use both. 

The Secret Ingredient

All the lightness and crispiness come from my secret ingredient...the club soda!

This is a trick passed down to me by my Aunt Nancy and boy is she right! By simply adding ¾ cup of club soda to the batter, your waffles will be so unbelievably light and crispy you won't believe the results! It's a real game-changer!

No club soda? You can also use sparkling water too! No sparkling water? You can also get pretty good results from just plain water as well.  

Make-Ahead Tips:

• You can make these waffles ahead of time and keep them warm in a 200F oven until you get enough of them to serve a crowd. They will be gobbled up in minutes!
• You can also make a big batch of waffles and pop them in the freezer to reheat during the week.
• To store, place them in a ziplock bag, once cooled, and freeze.
• To reheat place them in a 350F oven, right on the rack, no baking sheet needed, until they are warm and crispy. 

Sugar vs. Vanilla Extract

Since most people like to add syrup to waffles, I don't add a lot of sugar to the batter, instead, I like to add additional sweetness and flavor with a good quality vanilla extract. Good quality vanilla should say "pure vanilla" on the bottle, not "imitation vanilla".

The Benefits of Resting the Batter

You will have a fluffier waffle if you allow your waffle batter to rest for at least 5-10 minutes while your waffle iron heats up. This will allow the gluten in the flour to relax and expand which will contribute to fluffier, lighter waffles that won't have the density of those box-mix waffles. 

You can also mix up the fruit! Strawberries are also great in this recipe too!

MORE GREAT BREAKFAST RECIPES!

• Blackberry Cornbread Skillet Cake
• Raspberry Almond Brunch Cake
• Mexican Scramble on Hashbrown Waffles
• Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

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