Healthy banana oat waffles

Crisp outside and soft inside, these healthy waffles do without butter and refined sugar thanks to banana and rolled oats. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or an indulgent teatime, they delight children while staying balanced. A batter blended in 2 minutes, and the waffle iron does the rest.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 15 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 214 kcal · 10 g protein · 30 g carbohydrate · 5 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 120 g rolled oats
• 150 ml milk or plant-based drink
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

Method

1. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth, and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
2. Heat the waffle iron and grease it lightly.
3. Pour in a ladleful of batter and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the waffles are golden.
4. Serve warm with fresh fruit, a little yoghurt or a touch of nut butter.

Nutritional benefits

These waffles replace the butter and sugar of classic recipes with the sweetness of banana (potassium) and the body of rolled oats, rich in fibre and complex carbohydrate. The result: a more filling breakfast or teatime treat with steadier energy, and far less fat and sugar than a traditional waffle. The eggs provide good-quality protein, and the whole thing is child-friendly. A weekend treat you can enjoy without guilt.

Variations and substitutions

• Gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats.
• Higher in protein: add a scoop of protein powder.
• Extra indulgent: a few dark chocolate chips in the batter.
• Vegan: replace the eggs with 2 tbsp soaked chia seeds.

Storage and making ahead

These waffles keep for 2 days and freeze very well: reheat them in the toaster to bring back the crispness. Make a double batch for quick weekday breakfasts.

💡 Good to know

For really crisp waffles, cook them a little longer and do not stack them while hot (the steam makes them soft): lay them flat on a rack.

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