Healthy, naturally sweetened, high fibre waffles made with just 4 ingredients. These Banana Oat Waffles are made in the blender and then cooked in your waffle iron - it couldn't be easier.
A nourishing breakfast, that feels a bit indulgent, they are made with just banana, oats, milk, and baking powder - no flour, no added sugar, and no complicated steps. These blender oat waffles are perfect for a lazy weekend morning, as they take less than 10 minutes to whizz together.
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You know those mornings when your kids wake up and ask for waffles, but you have to be out the door in 30 minutes? Make these easy oat waffles! Also, make a big batch of them once a month, and then freeze them and you can just reheat them in minutes in the toaster on the frozen setting - perfect for weekly meal prep.
Naturally gluten free (if you are using certified gluten-free oats of course), and can be made dairy free too. Everything just goes into a blender and is whizzed up and then cooked in batches in the waffle maker.
They are naturally high in fibre from the oats, lightly sweet from ripe banana, and easy to customise for your family with their favourite toppings.
If you are looking for some other waffle recipes to try, then why not try our easy Blueberry Waffles or our indulgent Nutella Waffles?
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Oats - This is the main ingredient (we used rolled oats) and is an alternative to using regular flour. Whilst oats should naturally be gluten free, make sure that they are gluten free certified so that there isn't any cross contamination. Because these are made with oats, they do have a different texture to regular waffles, and are a little heartier.
- Baking powder - Baking powder is the leavening agent in waffles. It helps the waffles to rise and become more fluffy and tender.
- Banana - The key to making these the best banana oat waffles, is using really ripe bananas. They will have most sweetness. Don't love banana? You could swap them for apple sauce, and add a little flaxseed to thicken it.
- Milk - We used skimmed milk, however any milk will work. We have even made these with our homemade almond milk before. Use a plant based milk if you want to make these dairy free. If your batter is too thick, and not pourable, then add a little more milk to loosen it up.
Variations
Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Waffles - Stir in 1-2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips after blending.
Protein Version - Add 1-2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder and an extra splash of milk to maintain consistency.
Peanut Butter Banana -Blend in 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter for extra richness and protein.
Blueberry Oat Waffles -Stir fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter after blending.
Cinnamon Roll Style - Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon and a splash of vanilla extract for warm flavor.
How to Make Banana Oat Waffles
Prep: Preheat your waffle maker. Make sure it is well greased with butter. You could use coconut oil instead.
- Step 1: Put the oats into a high speed blender and blend into a flour like consistency.
- Step 2: Add the baking powder, banana and milk.
- Step 3: Blend again into a smooth batter.
- Step 4: Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron.
- Step 5: Close the waffle maker and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until golden brown (this will be different depending on your waffle maker).
- Step 6: Repeat with the remaining batter.
Banana Oat Waffle Toppings
The best thing about this breakfast is that the topping options are almost endless. We went with some Greek yogurt, fresh berries and honey. However here are some of our other favourite toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Squirty cream
- Strawberry Puree
- Banana and caramel
- Healthy Nutella
- Chocolate sauce
- Homemade Peanut Butter
- Frozen yogurt
- 10 Minute Chia Seed Jam
- Pineapple and/or mango
- Maple Pecan Butter
- Crushed Oreos
Storage and Meal Prep
Store: Leftovers of these blender oat waffles will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: These waffles freeze really well. Just place them in freezer-safe plastic bags with some baking paper (parchment paper) between each one and put in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat: You can reheat them from frozen. Put individual waffles into the toaster on the frozen setting and heat until warmed through.
Dannii's Top Tips
- For these to be gluten free, you need to use gluten free certified oats. Also make sure that all other ingredients are gluten free and that there is no cross contamination.
- Why not add some chocolate chips and/or blueberries into the waffle batter?
- Cooking times will vary depending on your waffle iron, so you might need to experiment a little. As a general rule, the waffles will be cooked when there is no more steam coming out of the waffle iron. A minute or so longer will help to get crispier waffles.
- If you don't have a blender to blend up your oats to make a flour, then you will need to buy some oat flour.
- Make sure you put enough batter in the waffle iron. It should be quite thick but not so much it runs out the sides.
- This mixture will thicken up as it stands, so you will need to give it a mix towards the end.
- Please not that these aren't really light and fluffy like sugar waffles, they are more dense because of the oats, but really delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don't have a waffle maker, then you can use a griddle pan to make these healthy waffles. Just melt a little butter on it and add the batter and cook for 2 minutes each side.
Yes, you can make the mixture the night before and then keep it covered in the fridge in an air tight container until you are ready to use in the morning.
We wanted this to be a healthier recipe, so we didn't add a lot of sugar. The more sugar you add, the crispier the waffles will be.
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Recipe
Banana Oat Waffles
Ingredients
- 430 g (4 cups) Oats - (use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 500 ml (2 cups) Skimmed milk
- 4 Bananas
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker. Make sure it is well greased with butter. You could use coconut oil instead.
- Put 430 g Oats into a blender and blend into a flour like consistency.
- Add 1 teaspoon Baking powder, 4 Bananas and 500 ml Skimmed milk.
- Blend again into a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the greased waffle maker.
- Close the waffle maker and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown (this will be different depending on your waffle maker).
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Recipe Tips
- For these to be gluten free, you need to use gluten free certified oats. Also make sure that all other ingredients are gluten free and that there is no cross contamination.
- Why not add some chocolate chips and/or blueberries into the waffle batter?
- Cooking times will vary depending on your waffle iron, so you might need to experiment a little. As a general rule, the waffles will be cooked when there is no more steam coming out of the waffle iron. A minute or so longer will help to get crispier waffles.
- If you don't have a blender to blend up your oats to make a flour, then you will need to buy some oat flour.
- Make sure you put enough batter in the waffle iron. It should be quite thick but not so much it runs out the sides.
- This mixture will thicken up as it stands, so you will need to give it a mix towards the end.
- Please not that these aren't really light and fluffy like sugar waffles, they are more dense because of the oats, but really delicious.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Claire says
These waffles came out so well. I love that they are nice and crispy and didn't know there was such a thing as a healthier waffle, which somehow made them even more delicious. Will definitely be doing these again.
Ava says
My kind of weekend breakfast...and lunch, and dinner...
well, if I add also a scoop of ice cream it becomes even my kind of snack XD
And I just saw they can be frozen yum! waffles every Sunday morning ^^
Katherine says
I'll be serving them up for dessert with a scoop of ice cream! yum!
Ieva says
I made these for breakfast yesterday as my mother-in-law who avoids gluten was visiting! Was so pleased your recipe didn't require GF flour (which I never had any success with) and uses oats instead. We thought both the texture and the flavour were exquisite! Thanks for the recipe :)
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
I've got a waffle make but I've never used. Think this recipe is perfect to try - especially with chocolate chips.
Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says
Made these using self-raising flour instead of the oats, and without choc chips, for 6 smart points per portion - yummy! thanks for the recipe
Emily Leary says
Wow, Dannii!! My stomach is rumbling! *turns on waffle maker*
Kat says
ugh, now I wish I would've seen these on FRIDAY instead of on MONDAY cause all I can think of now is a big waffle breakfast! Good thing Saturday is Valentine's Day, huh? What a perfect opportunity to make some chocolate chip waffles! Nom!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I feel like digging into that right away Dannii! Looks so good!
Sarah @tamingtwins says
Dani these look totally amazing!! I'm now lusting after a waffle maker too :)
Laura@howtocookgoodfood says
I love waffles, especially with loads of bacon & maple syrup but I do need to try out your gluten free version. They sound like a perfect weekend breakfast to me!