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!
Original recipe great. Tried to sub applesauce for banana and waffles did not turn out, they just crumbled – any idea why? Too much liquid?
Hi! It’s a little tricky to try to swap the applesauce for the banana here since the banana also helps with the texture, if you’re looking for an applesauce based recipe I’d recommend trying these cinnamon apple waffles instead😊
My toddler loves these
Hi Lily, do you have an adaption to these without eggs? I have 7 month old and we haven’t introduced eggs yet.
Thanks.
Hi Raquel! You can try replacing it with a flax egg, but the waffles would be a little more flimsy in texture (but have the same taste). You can also use something like a flax egg😊
So easy and delicious in my mini waffle maker, and I feel good about giving them to my toddler. Thank you!
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed them, Angela!😊
Really easy to make, and my boy really liked it. I didn’t add chocolate chips but he ate 3 waffles anyway 🤣
I’m so glad to hear that your little one enjoyed them!😊
Hello! Does the recipe differ if I want to make pancakes instead of waffles? Thank you!
Hi Ori! These should also work as pancakes, but you can also try this recipe for oatmeal banana pancakes😊
My girl loves these waffles! So easy and quick to make. Perfect for a quick on the go breakfast or snack
I’m so glad to hear that your little one enjoys these waffles, Megan!😊
Can I sub baby oatmeal instead of rolled oats? Trying to sneak oatmeal into my 1 year old
Hi Ali! I wouldn’t suggest replacing the oats with baby oats because baby oats are much finer in texture and would result in a mushy consistency, but you can definitely feel free to add in additional scoops of baby oats in addition to the rolled oats😊
Easy to make and delicious . Thank you for the great recipe.
I’m so glad you enjoyed these waffles, Crystal!😊
My baby loves these waffles and they are great to freeze and serve later!
I’m so glad to hear that your little one enjoyed these waffles!😊
Can i reduce the amount of baking soda to half tsp? will it still work?
Hi! Do you know mean baking powder? If you are using baking soda I would use less but if you are using baking powder it will be ok with less as well (they just may not rise as much but will still have the same taste).