Pizza Waffles

These pizza waffles are a bright orange fun meal that comes together in one bowl. They are freezer-friendly and great to pack for daycare/school lunches!

This recipe came together by mistake. I was attempting to make savory mini donuts but found myself adding cheese and marinara sauce to make pizza donuts. My boys loved the donuts so much so I figured that they could work in waffle form as well and I love the waffles even more! They are easy to stack and freeze and hold their shape much better! Top these waffles with melted cheese and serve with a side of marinara sauce for an extra special treat!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Here is what you’ll need to make these pizza waffles:

• Milk: I use whole meal in this recipe, but dairy-free alternatives work here as well.
• Marinara Sauce: Use a good quality marinara sauce as it is the base of this recipe.
• Shredded Cheese: Mozzarella cheese is a good low sodium option, but any shredded cheese works well.
• Egg: Used as a binder to help hold the waffles together.
• Baking Powder: Leavening agent to help the waffles rise.
• Flour: I used all purpose flour, but whole wheat flour works here as well.

PROCESS

1. Add the milk, marinara sauce, cheese, and egg to a bowl and whisk until combined.
2. Add in the flour and baking powder and stir until combined.
3. Pour a thin layer of batter into a pre-heated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions. 

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Once the waffles cool completely, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag with parchment paper-lined between each waffle for up to 2 months. Reheat waffles in a toaster for a few minutes for the best texture!

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Egg: For an egg-free version, substitute the egg with a flax egg by mixing one tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water and letting it sit in the fridge for 15 minutes to set and thicken.
• Cheese: You may replace the cheese with dairy-free shredded cheese.
• All-purpose flour: You may replace the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. You may also replace it with oat flour, the texture will just be slightly different.

RECIPE NOTES

• The cook time will vary depending on your waffle maker. I used a mini waffle maker which took only 2-3 minutes to fully cook.
• These waffles are soft-textured and perfect for babies. If you prefer something a little crispier, toast them for a couple of minutes.
• Depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking, you may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to make small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
• This batter can also be used to make pizza donuts!
• The color of your waffles will vary based on your pasta sauce. I love using Rao’s brand marinara sauce for these pizza waffles!

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