Banana Oat Waffles
on Jul 06, 2022, Updated Apr 23, 2026
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These banana oat waffles are the perfect, soft-textured waffles for little ones. They are naturally sweetened with overripe bananas and can be customized with different add-ins for different tastes!
If you have some overripe bananas that are about to go bad, these banana oat waffles are the perfect way to use them up! They come together in only a few ingredients and cook in under 5 minutes right in your waffle maker!
Looking for more simple, make-ahead breakfast recipes? These spinach banana waffles, flourless peanut butter muffins, and strawberries and cream overnight oats are all perfect to prep ahead to serve as an easy option during the week!
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What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these banana oat waffles:
- Banana: The main source of sweetness for these waffles. Make sure to use a banana that is very ripe with several brown spots. The riper the banana, the sweeter the waffles!
- Rolled Oats: I love baking with rolled oats as they are packed with nutrition! Gluten-free rolled oats make these waffles gluten-free.
- Eggs: Used as a binder to help hold the waffles together.
- Cinnamon: Provides an extra warm spice and subtle sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: For a little added flavor to the waffles.
- Oil: I used avocado oil in this recipe, but any mild-tasting oil works as well.
- Baking Powder: Leavening agent to help the waffles rise.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Eggs: You may substitute the eggs with unsweetened applesauce. Replace each egg with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce. Note: The waffles will be softer in texture. You may also replace the eggs with flax eggs. To make one flax egg, combine 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes until it forms a gel-like texture.
- Oil: You may replace the oil with cooled, melted butter.
- Optional Add-ons: Feel free to stir some add-ins into your waffle batter for some added texture and taste! Mini chocolate chips, finely chopped nuts, or sprinkles are fun for an extra treat!
Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat the waffle maker as you prepare the batter.
STEP 2: Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth (Images 1 & 2). If you are using any add-ins, gently stir them into the blended batter.
STEP 3: Pour a small amount of batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions (Images 3 & 4). I cooked them for 3.5 to 4 minutes in the mini dash waffle maker.
Storage Instructions
Let the banana oat waffles completely cool and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag for up to 2 months. You may toast them to reheat or simply microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until warmed through!
Tips For Success
- I use this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter. Feel free to add a little maple syrup if you prefer sweeter waffles.
- Do not overfill your waffle maker with batter. The waffles will rise slightly during cooking and may not cook properly if overfilled.
- These waffles are perfect waffles for babies because of their soft texture. If you prefer a slightly crispier waffle, I would suggest cooking them for a few minutes longer, or toasting the waffles when reheating.
- You may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray, depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
Recipe FAQs
It’s best to cook the batter right away, but you can refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Just give it a stir and add a splash of milk to loosen it.
Yes! They’re soft, easy to hold, and made with simple ingredients. Just be sure to cook them fully and cut them into appropriate sizes for your baby.
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Banana Oat Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 large overripe banana
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp oil, mild tasting
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker as you prepare the batter.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If you are using any add-ins, gently stir them into the blended batter.
- Pour a small amount of batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook according to your waffle maker's instructions. I cooked them for 3.5 to 4 minutes in the mini dash waffle maker.
- Slice into strips, or serve as is!
Notes
- I use this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter.
- Do not overfill your waffle maker with batter. The waffles will rise slightly during cooking and may not cook properly if overfilled.
- These waffles are perfect waffles for babies because of their soft texture. If you prefer a slightly crispier waffle, I would suggest cooking them for a few minutes longer, or toasting the waffles when reheating.
- You may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
+This is the first waffle recipe that I made from your website and it was a hit! Made breakfast so easy for me and my toddler. He will eat them for breakfast and will ask for them as a snack! So easy to make. I rotate this waffle recipe along with the sweet potato waffles and just this week I made the banana and blueberry oatmeal waffles. My toddler usually eats 2 waffles in the morning along with some plain greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey! Every time he takes a bite of waffles he say “mmmhhmm waffle”
This has been my baby’s favorite thing to eat. You should hear the jummy noises she makes while eating them!
I’m so glad to hear that, Agnes!😊