Gingerbread Waffles: The Perfect Holiday Breakfast Treat!
Gingerbread Waffles are a delightful holiday breakfast treat, infused with warm spices and a hint of molasses, perfect for festive mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, molasses, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the batter sit for 10 minutes before cooking.
- These waffles can be frozen and reheated in a toaster for a quick breakfast.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg