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!
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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
- Add the milk, marinara sauce, cheese, and egg to a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add in the flour and baking powder and stir until combined.
- 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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Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Add the milk, marinara sauce, cheese, and egg to a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add in the flour and baking powder and stir until combined.
- Pour a thin layer of batter into a pre-heated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions.
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 with a little crisper, toast them for a couple of minutes.
- 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 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!
These pizza waffles have been a FAVORITE since I found them on your Instagram. My 18 month old has them at least weekly! I batch cook them and freeze them. Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that your little one enjoys these waffles! Thank you for sharing your great feedback, Kylee!😊