These easy healthy banana oat waffles are the perfect breakfast recipe for busy mornings. Refined sugar free and full of goodness, they are delicious served with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey.
These healthy easy banana oat waffles have upped my breakfast game big time. Because honestly, who has time during rushed mornings to whip up a super healthy AND delicious breakfast? Well, me. And now you too. Because I’m not kidding you, these banana oatmeal waffles take all of 15 minutes to make, from start to finish. While the waffle maker heats up, you blend together all the ingredients. Pour the batter into the waffle iron, wait a few minutes, et voila. Healthy breakfast waffles are a go!
I based this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe on the most popular recipe on Simply Delicious for a few years now, my easy and healthy banana oat pancakes. The only difference here is that I doubled the amount of rolled oats used as this gives the waffle a bit more substance and they hold up better in the waffle maker. Other than that, you still only need 5 ingredients to make these (without the vanilla, which is totally optional). Hellooo lovely healthy breakfast!
Ingredients needed
- Bananas. Use ripe bananas that are not too mushy.
- Oatmeal. Rolled oats or old fashioned oats work best. Quick-cooking oats and steel cut oats won’t work for this recipe. If you’d prefer to use oat flour you can make the batter in a bowl instead of a blender. If you need this recipe to be gluten-free, make sure you use gluten-free oats. (All oats are naturally gluten free, however, they are often processed in plants that also process other foods containing gluten and cross-contamination can happen.)
- Eggs.
- Vanilla. (optional) Vanilla extract adds flavor but can easily be left out. You could also add a pinch of ground cinnamon for added flavor.
- Baking powder.
- Salt.
How to make healthy waffles (summary)
- Make the batter: Combine rolled oats, ripe bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt in a blender and blend until smooth and thick.
- Cook the waffles: Generously spray a preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray then spoon a quarter to a third cup of the batter into the waffle iron. Allow to cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 7-10 minutes. Remove and place on a wire rack to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Healthy waffle toppings:
These banana oat waffles are so versatile and can be topped with pretty much anything. These are some of my favorite combos:
- Fresh raspberries/banana and a drizzle of honey. (Super easy and fuss free!)
- A smear of nut butter, sliced apple and maple syrup/honey. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon too!
- Lemon curd yoghurt (or whichever yoghurt you love), fresh berries and yep, you guessed it, more honey.
I’m also loving the idea of adding some Middle-Eastern dukkah to a banana topped waffle to add a bit of spice. Yum! Whichever way you go, you honestly can’t go wrong. I guarantee these will be a hit at you breakfast table!
Can I make these waffles ahead?
Yes, these waffles are great to make in advance. Cook the waffles and allow to cool completely. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, simply toast for a minute or two until hot throughout. You can also freeze the waffles in freezer bags for up to 3 months and toast from frozen.
Healthy breakfast recipes:
- Easy and healthy banana oat pancakes
- Easy healthy blueberry muffins
- Tropical smoothie breakfast popsicles
- Easy breakfast yogurt fruit cups
Easy healthy banana oat waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 medium bananas chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt optional
- to serve
- Fresh fruit of your choice
- honey/maple syrup
- peanut/almond butter
- yoghurt
Instructions
- Place all the batter ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Heat a waffle maker/iron and pour in a few tablespoons of batter.
- Cook until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
- Carefully remove the waffles and serve with toppings of your choice.
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Arghhhh my blender wouldn’t work once all ingredient in… I added milk as I was stuck. A disaster ?
Try adding the wet ingredients first.
Hi Alida,
I would really love to try this recipe but I don’t have a waffle iron. Do you think the recipe will work baked in the oven in a silicone waffle mould?
You could make pancakes too, instead. I’ve never tried a waffle mould so can’t advise, I’m afraid.
Is there a way to make this recipe crispier? My waffles were soft and limp.
They won’t ever be as crisp as Belgian waffles due to the lack of flour.
These turned out great. I did blend the oats separately into a flour consistency before combining all ingredients and it seemed to make a difference this time. I love peanut butter and maple syrup on top. So delish.
Did you still use one cup of oat flour or more than that? Since the recipe calls for 1 cup of oats and blending that into a flour would result in less than1 cup of flour.
Sorry, I just saw this. I measured out 1 cup, then blended.
Wondering what to sub in , if I don’t have enough bananas? Applesauce? How much?
I wouldn’t substitute apple sauce, it doesn’t have the structure and starch bananas have.
I LOVED these, but they kept sticking to the waffle maker & the pan I tried to cook them in, even when I used batter. Anyone know why? I’d like to make these again but I don’t want to deal with the cleanup every time.
I usually spray my waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray before each waffle.
I don’t understand putting quarter to third batter on the waffle maker. That is almost nothing. Maybe it depends on the size of the waffle maker I have the cuisine art griddle. Also what temperature should it be on? Thank you.
I think it definitely depends on the size of your waffle maker. Mine makes two medium-sized waffles at a time. It also doesn’t have a temperature setting so I won’t be able to assist you with that but I would say medium-high to prevent the batter from burning.
What type of waffle iron do you have? I’ve been trying to find one that makes this size waffle, but have not had any luck!
This was an old waffle iron that broke and I unfortunately can’t remember the make.
Amazing! One of my easy, go to recipes for the week!
I just made this, and thank goodness for a healthy banana oat recipe that actually works! We’ve done a lot of waffle and pancake recipes, both traditional and healthy, and this was the only one my toddler actually liked. I will definitely make this again!
So SO happy to hear that.
Amazing. This is easily, hands down, without a doubt my favorite way to use up bananas! I’ve made these several times and they are a huge … HUGE … hit. They freeze and reheat perfectly. Thank you for this recipe!
This was a quick and super yummy waffle. I added just a few chopped pecans and topped with cary’s sugar free syrup for a healthy delightful breakfast
Turned out great. Did cheat a little bit. Used a couple of packets of Quaker instant oatmeal maple and brown sugar and 2/3 rds cup of rolled oats instead of 1 cup
This is my never-failing, healthy breakfast go-to. I’ve always been a waffle lover, but I’ve been on a mission to eat cleaner and I’ve been trying to get my family to do the same. With these, it is no task at all. Quick and light, these waffles prove that healthy eating doesn’t need to be expensive or bland. It is simply a delicious recipe that has endless possibilities that don’t ever seem to fail.
I was wondering if you can mix these up the night before and have it in the refrigerator ready to go in the morning.. we are all a bit slow in the morning
The banana might oxidize and brown in the batter. I’ve never tried it so I can’t say for sure unfortunately. You could make them ahead and just reheat in the toaster in the morning?
even my picky father really liked them
Amazing!
What a divine recipe! The pictures of these waffles are stunning! I’m impressed! These are indeed the perfect breakfast recipe for busy mornings. My kiddos would go nuts over these waffles. Thank you for this inspiration! Dying to give the idea a try. All of your recommendations will surely help me a lot. Keep up the good work! <3
Hi I just wanted to confirm its 165 calories per waffle?
Yes, indeed. 🙂
Just made these today, and the calories depend on the yield you get. I only got about 2 round waffles, so for me, it came to about 308 kcal each.
So amazing!! I make them all the time! ?
That’s so great to hear!
Can you make these using steel oats? I sure hope so. How would I adjust things?
Unfortunately I haven’t had great success with steel oats. Rolled oats makes a much better oat flour and that’s what you need to give stability to the pancakes.
Hi Alida
Abserlutly loved this recipe they come out so well an with rasberies, cream an honey we’re a huge hit with the kids… the only part I’m struggling with is how much better should be in each waffle to match the nurtrion serving info you provided pleas as I’m geting 3 waffles per batch useing 3 table spoons of batter per waffle
Thank you kind reguards
Ben weinert
These are the best! They are so flavorful and I always pair it with some fresh fruit! I get so many compliments on them and they are so healthy and easy! A staple in my household! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
So happy to hear that. 🙂
These are great! I add lots of cinnamon and vanilla and then use a mini waffle maker for my toddler. I serve with a little peanut butter, and he can’t get enough.
These are a favourite in our home. We love these. So easy to make and my kids love helping by adding all the ingredients into the blender. We always top these with a mixture of thawed frozen berries.
So glad you like this recipe Stephanie! 🙂
I have made these twice and each time doubled or quadrupled the batch. My only complaint is that I can’t keep these made enough. I have a 4, 2, and 11 month old. They all eat them and love them. This is a clean, nutrient dense waffle and it feels like a treat. Make a giant batch because this recipe isn’t big enough ? (because we all love them and cannot eat just one). They are delicate taking them in and out of our waffle maker but just go slow and eat the ones that fall apart, you don’t have to share those. ? Lay the leftovers on a sheet pan to cool and then stack and freeze. Toast them in the toaster. We did two or three times in the toaster so I could try and make them crispy. It works! For me homemade waffles are never as crispy as the frozen ones but the quality is so much better with homemade and this recipe is so clean, I don’t feel guilty my whole family eating a ton of them. Great recipe!
Thank you SO much for your comment Kelsie. I am so pleased you and your family love them so much and thanks for the great freezer advice.
I was very impressed with this recipe. My bananas were frozen and my oats were past the recommended expiration date on the bottom of the canister, but it still worked. I also added cinnamon, nutmeg and a teaspoon of sugar.
Very easy and very delicious!
So good to hear that!
This is a very good, healthier waffle recipe. I am surprised and impressed!
I halved the quantities it as I was alone, and served it with:
1/2 apple
some chopped pecans
handful of frozen blueberries, heated in a mug in the microwave to get the liquid out (very nice, as the liquid soaks into the waffles)
sprinkling of cinnamon
I recommend the re-warmed frozen blueberries, because the liquid soaks into the waffles and it was moist and sweet enough that I didn’t need any maple syrup! So extra healthy!
There’s really no milk in this recipe? My blender is struggling to blend everything. 🙁
Adding the wet ingredients first will allow the blender to blend a little easier. Giving the mixture a stir half way through blending will also help.
Hi there! Really loved the recipe. I substituted minute oats because that’s all I had and they were extremely delicate in fact most of them fell apart during extraction from the waffle iron but were Still delicious. If I had used the recommended oats do you think I would have had better luck?
Yes, minute oats or quick cooking oats don’t have the same robust structure as rolled oats or old fashioned oats.
Hi there, wondering if you could prep the batter ahead of time and leave overnight in the fridge?
Totally! You might just need to thin it out a little with milk before cooking.
It was so good! Is it 329 calories for one or 2 waffles?
So glad you liked it! It’s 329 calories per serving, this recipes serves 2 people. Depending on how big your waffles are, that could be one or two waffles.
These were absolutely delicious! I made whole wheat waffles at the same time, and every single person preferred these over to the other recipe!! So Easy! Except depending on your waffle iron, far more than a few tablespoons of batter could be needed. Definitely follow the waffle iron’s instructions on how much batter is needed.
So glad you liked them and thanks for the tip on the waffle iron!
I couldn’t believe how perfect these turned out. We had them with all the toppings you suggested above as a Sunday brunch and we couldn’t get enough. Great recipe!
So happy to hear that Carine!
Dying for these. My kids gobble them up as fast as I can make them. They often have them with Nutella as a treat but I love them Simply with a little drizzle of maple and they are just perfect.
Oh yay! I’m so happy to hear that Candice. Nutella is a great idea for some indulgence.
I make these waffles every weekend and always make extra so that I have a few for during the week. They are so tasty and I love how easy they are. Fantastic recipe.
Making extra is so clever because they keep quite well. Thanks so much for your comment!
I loved how easy and healthy these are. My kids gobbled them up!
For my adult palate, I would need to figure out how to crisp them up a bit. Maybe it’s because I used large bananas, but they were too gummy for me. I tried butter on the waffle iron, maybe gf flour with the oats.
You could fry them in a little oil to crisp them up. 🙂 Glad your kids loved them.
So easy very tasty. Served them with almond butter, bananas and chocolate chips and it was a hit.
I’m so happy to hear that Allison. Your serving idea sounds absolutely mouth watering!
These are our fav family brunch and I make them every weekend. Great recipe.
Thanks so much Katy. I am so happy to hear that.
Made this this morning and was pleasantly surprised. Never thought I would find a truly delicious, healthy waffle recipe but this hit the mark. So easy and so tasty.
Yay! It is one of my favourite recipes and I’m always so happy when other people like it too. 🙂
Looking forward to making these! How ripe must the bananas be for a successful batch? Thanks!
They need to be ripe but not overly so.
These waffles are our weekend go-to brunch. I make them every Saturday morning and my kids absolutely love them. Great recipe!
They’re a crowd favourite! 🙂
These sound lovely, do you think these would freeze well once cooked?
I’m not sure as I’ve never tried it but if you do, please let me know how they froze.
I made these today and they are super good! Thanks for the recipe!
I freeze it all the time in a sealed Tupperware and pop it in the toaster for a quick breakfast! Thanks for the recipe!!
Love that idea, I’ve been doing the same for easy breakfasts. 🙂
I added a splash of milk to the batter and made these as pancakes instead. They were wonderful!!
So glad you liked them!
Love all the toppings ideas! Since they’re so healthy, I would go with a dollop of double cream and some strawberry preserves. Sinful, but delicious!
That sounds absolutely delicious! Great idea!
I’ve made your banana oat pancakes for years and my family love them! Can’t wait to try these waffles.
I’m sure you and your family will love these waffles.
Sounds delicious. Love your photography. These images are really something!
Thanks so much Meghan!
This recipe was absolutely delicious! I doubled the quantities and the waffles were gone within minutes. Thanks so much for an awesome recipe.
I’m so glad to hear that Paula! 🙂
These look incredible. I am intrigued to try these for my boys! Thanks for sharing. I love the selections.
I think they’ll love them! The toppings make them so customisable for every craving. 🙂
These sound just delicious Alida! So healthy! Love the apples and peanut butter topping.
Thanks Mary Ann! It’s so simple but so delicious.