Blueberry Banana Waffles
on Jun 01, 2022, Updated Apr 23, 2026
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These blueberry banana waffles are the perfect waffles for babies and toddlers. They are naturally sweetened with overripe bananas and blueberries, and soft-textured, making them easy for little ones to break down and eat!
If you are looking for a naturally sweetened treat to make for your little one, these blueberry banana waffles make the perfect breakfast or snack. Their soft texture makes them great waffles for babies, and the bursts of blueberries add the perfect touch of sweetness!
Looking for more waffle recipes? Try out these spinach banana waffles and healthy sweet potato waffles for options to batch-make and freeze. Prefer something savory? These pizza waffles and cheesy zucchini waffles are perfect served with a dip for lunch!
Table of Contents
What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these blueberry banana 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.
- Blueberries: For added bursts of sweetness in every bite!
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).
STEP 3: Stir in the blueberries until they are combined into the batter (Images 3 & 4).
STEP 4: Pour a small amount of batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions (Images 5 & 6). I cooked them for 3.5 to 4 minutes in the mini dash waffle maker.
Storage Instructions
Let the 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.
- 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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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
- ⅓ cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle iron.
- Blend all of the ingredients (minus the blueberries) together until smooth.
- Stir in the blueberries until they are combined into the batter.
- Pour a small amount of batter into a waffle maker and cook according to your waffle maker instructions.
- 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!
Sorry if this has already been asked but can I use frozen blueberries in this recipe?
Hi Amilia! Yes, you can use frozen blueberries😊