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Easy healthy banana oat waffles

February 19, 2020 by Alida Ryder 77 Comments

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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.

Easy healthy banana oat waffles

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 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 salt which is totally optional). Hellooo lovely healthy breakfast!

Easy healthy banana oat waffles

How to make healthy waffles

Combine rolled oats, ripe bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt in a blender and blend until smooth and thick. 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:Β 

These banana oat waffles are so versatile and can be topped with pretty much anything. These are some of my favorite combos:

  1. Fresh raspberries/banana and a drizzle of honey. (Super easy and fuss free!)
  2. A smear of nut butter, sliced apple and maple syrup/honey. (I mean)
  3. 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!

Easy healthy banana oat waffles

Healthy breakfast recipes:

  1. Easy and healthy banana oat pancakes
  2. Easy healthy blueberry muffins
  3. Tropical smoothie breakfast popsicles
  4. Easy breakfast yogurt fruit cups

Easy healthy banana oat waffles

Easy healthy banana oat waffles

Easy healthy banana oat waffles

These easy healthy banana oat waffles are the perfect breakfast recipe for busy mornings. Refined sugar free and full of goodness.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana oat waffles, healthy waffle recipe, healthy waffles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg


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  1. Deanna

    February 13, 2021 at 6:26 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 18, 2021 at 3:46 PM

      So SO happy to hear that.

      Reply
  2. Dee

    January 13, 2021 at 12:54 AM

    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!

    Reply
  3. Aleshea

    January 3, 2021 at 7:07 PM

    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

    Reply
  4. Kannan

    September 27, 2020 at 4:04 PM

    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

    Reply
  5. Eva Jacqueline Sell

    June 16, 2020 at 7:36 PM

    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.

    Reply
  6. Stacy

    April 20, 2020 at 9:23 PM

    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

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 22, 2020 at 4:47 PM

      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?

      Reply
  7. elayna haring

    April 5, 2020 at 5:24 PM

    even my picky father really liked them

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 7, 2020 at 2:16 PM

      Amazing!

      Reply
  8. Ann

    March 12, 2020 at 12:46 PM

    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

    Reply
  9. Evi

    February 23, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    Hi I just wanted to confirm its 165 calories per waffle?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 23, 2020 at 11:34 AM

      Yes, indeed. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    • Jo

      April 13, 2020 at 9:08 PM

      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.

      Reply
  10. Lise

    February 16, 2020 at 12:49 AM

    So amazing!! I make them all the time! ?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 19, 2020 at 5:27 PM

      That’s so great to hear!

      Reply
  11. Lynn Bertrand

    January 25, 2020 at 4:12 PM

    Can you make these using steel oats? I sure hope so. How would I adjust things?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 28, 2020 at 2:45 PM

      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.

      Reply
  12. Ben Weinert

    October 27, 2019 at 1:09 AM

    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

    Reply
  13. Jaclyn

    August 21, 2019 at 2:15 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 27, 2019 at 3:24 PM

      So happy to hear that. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        January 12, 2020 at 6:11 PM

        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.

        Reply
    • Stephanie

      November 2, 2019 at 2:32 PM

      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.

      Reply
      • Alida Ryder

        November 5, 2019 at 7:21 AM

        So glad you like this recipe Stephanie! πŸ™‚

        Reply
  14. Kelsie

    May 14, 2019 at 4:16 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 15, 2019 at 3:43 PM

      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.

      Reply
  15. Ronni

    May 5, 2019 at 6:21 PM

    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.

    Reply
  16. Madeline

    February 23, 2019 at 5:51 PM

    Very easy and very delicious!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 24, 2019 at 12:02 PM

      So good to hear that!

      Reply
  17. Anna

    January 19, 2019 at 7:11 PM

    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!

    Reply
    • Liz

      February 23, 2020 at 3:38 PM

      There’s really no milk in this recipe? My blender is struggling to blend everything. πŸ™

      Reply
      • Alida Ryder

        February 29, 2020 at 5:02 PM

        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.

        Reply
        • Hannah

          April 6, 2020 at 8:04 PM

          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?

          Reply
          • Alida Ryder

            April 7, 2020 at 2:15 PM

            Yes, minute oats or quick cooking oats don’t have the same robust structure as rolled oats or old fashioned oats.

  18. Tammy

    December 23, 2018 at 3:40 AM

    Hi there, wondering if you could prep the batter ahead of time and leave overnight in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      December 23, 2018 at 1:22 PM

      Totally! You might just need to thin it out a little with milk before cooking.

      Reply
  19. Sarah

    October 11, 2018 at 12:18 AM

    It was so good! Is it 329 calories for one or 2 waffles?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 11, 2018 at 7:27 PM

      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.

      Reply
  20. sarah

    August 24, 2018 at 5:04 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 28, 2018 at 8:51 AM

      So glad you liked them and thanks for the tip on the waffle iron!

      Reply
  21. Carine

    May 29, 2018 at 6:21 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 29, 2018 at 6:40 PM

      So happy to hear that Carine!

      Reply
  22. Candice

    May 5, 2018 at 9:39 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 7, 2018 at 6:26 AM

      Oh yay! I’m so happy to hear that Candice. Nutella is a great idea for some indulgence.

      Reply
  23. Phillipa

    May 5, 2018 at 9:35 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 7, 2018 at 6:27 AM

      Making extra is so clever because they keep quite well. Thanks so much for your comment!

      Reply
  24. Melissa

    March 24, 2018 at 5:49 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 25, 2018 at 2:48 PM

      You could fry them in a little oil to crisp them up. πŸ™‚ Glad your kids loved them.

      Reply
  25. Allison

    March 18, 2018 at 3:14 PM

    So easy very tasty. Served them with almond butter, bananas and chocolate chips and it was a hit.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 18, 2018 at 3:15 PM

      I’m so happy to hear that Allison. Your serving idea sounds absolutely mouth watering!

      Reply
  26. Katy

    March 18, 2018 at 3:12 PM

    These are our fav family brunch and I make them every weekend. Great recipe.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 18, 2018 at 3:15 PM

      Thanks so much Katy. I am so happy to hear that.

      Reply
  27. Lisa

    March 18, 2018 at 3:11 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 18, 2018 at 3:16 PM

      Yay! It is one of my favourite recipes and I’m always so happy when other people like it too. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  28. Tiffany Nolan

    March 5, 2018 at 4:07 PM

    Looking forward to making these! How ripe must the bananas be for a successful batch? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 6, 2018 at 7:10 AM

      They need to be ripe but not overly so.

      Reply
  29. Jianne

    February 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    These waffles are our weekend go-to brunch. I make them every Saturday morning and my kids absolutely love them. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 16, 2018 at 6:31 PM

      They’re a crowd favourite! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  30. Natasha

    January 10, 2018 at 2:12 PM

    These sound lovely, do you think these would freeze well once cooked?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 15, 2018 at 9:49 AM

      I’m not sure as I’ve never tried it but if you do, please let me know how they froze.

      Reply
  31. Tanya

    December 8, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    I made these today and they are super good! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jill

      June 27, 2018 at 12:03 AM

      I freeze it all the time in a sealed Tupperware and pop it in the toaster for a quick breakfast! Thanks for the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Alida Ryder

        June 30, 2018 at 9:15 AM

        Love that idea, I’ve been doing the same for easy breakfasts. πŸ™‚

        Reply
  32. Mary

    August 3, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    I added a splash of milk to the batter and made these as pancakes instead. They were wonderful!!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 7, 2017 at 4:46 PM

      So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  33. Camilla

    June 22, 2017 at 6:29 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 22, 2017 at 12:42 PM

      That sounds absolutely delicious! Great idea!

      Reply
  34. Jen

    June 22, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    I’ve made your banana oat pancakes for years and my family love them! Can’t wait to try these waffles.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 22, 2017 at 12:43 PM

      I’m sure you and your family will love these waffles.

      Reply
  35. Meghan

    June 22, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    Sounds delicious. Love your photography. These images are really something!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 22, 2017 at 12:56 PM

      Thanks so much Meghan!

      Reply
  36. Paula

    June 22, 2017 at 6:25 AM

    This recipe was absolutely delicious! I doubled the quantities and the waffles were gone within minutes. Thanks so much for an awesome recipe.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 22, 2017 at 1:18 PM

      I’m so glad to hear that Paula! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  37. Cindy

    June 21, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    These look incredible. I am intrigued to try these for my boys! Thanks for sharing. I love the selections.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 22, 2017 at 1:19 PM

      I think they’ll love them! The toppings make them so customisable for every craving. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  38. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    June 20, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    These sound just delicious Alida! So healthy! Love the apples and peanut butter topping.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 22, 2017 at 1:22 PM

      Thanks Mary Ann! It’s so simple but so delicious.

      Reply

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