This Banana Waffle Recipe makes golden, crispy waffles that taste just like banana bread! They come together in one bowl in under 30 minutes. Use up those overripe bananas and simple pantry staples to make a cozy breakfast. They are also a great freezer-friendly meal prep option for busy weekdays!
For a full breakfast spread, I love to serve these with easy oven baked bacon and an iced shaken espresso.
30 minutes
Freezer Friendly
Quick Look: Banana Waffle Recipe
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 👩🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
- 🕖 Total Time: 30 minutes
- 🧇 Servings: 6 standard waffles or 12 mini waffles
- ⚡️ Calories: 421 calories per serving (based on nutrition panel)
- 🔥 Cooking Method: Mix simple waffle batter and cook in waffle iron
- 🛒 Main Ingredients: ripe bananas, flour, eggs, cinnamon
- ⭐️ Difficulty: Extremely easy! Mash, mix and cook.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One bowl, easy cleanup – All of the wet and dry ingredients come together in a single mixing bowl, which means less mess and less time spent at the sink.
- Perfect use for overripe bananas – Instead of making another loaf of banana bread, turn those spotty bananas into something fun and crispy. The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your waffles will be!
- Great for meal prep – These banana waffles freeze beautifully. Make a big batch on the weekend and reheat them in the toaster on busy weekday mornings for a quick, satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s a quick look at the ingredients you need to make this banana waffle recipe. For a full list of ingredients and amounts please head to the recipe card.
- Ripe bananas – the riper the better! Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots. They mash easily and bring natural sweetness to the batter.
- Eggs – give the waffles structure and help them hold together in the waffle iron.
- Milk – adds moisture to the batter. Any kind of milk works here, including oat milk or almond milk.
- Neutral vegetable oil – keeps the waffles moist inside. You can also use melted coconut oil or melted butter for a slightly richer flavor.
- Vanilla extract – adds warmth and enhances the banana bread flavor.
- Brown sugar – a small amount brings a hint of sweetness and a subtle molasses note that tastes just like banana bread.
- All-purpose flour – use the scoop and level method for accurate measuring. You can also try a 1:1 gluten free flour blend for a gluten free version.
- Baking powder – gives the waffles lift so they puff up nicely in the waffle iron.
- Ground cinnamon – that signature banana bread spice. You could also add a pinch of nutmeg if you like.
- Kosher salt – balances the sweetness and brings out all the other flavors.
This banana waffle recipe is also really easy to customize. Fold a handful of mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or fresh blueberries into the batter before cooking for an extra-fun twist.
Looking for a classic banana bread recipe? Try this fan favorite brown butter banana bread.
How to make Banana Bread Waffles
Step 1: Place bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher or the back of a fork until mostly smooth. Crack the eggs into the bowl and pour in the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Whisk everything together until evenly combined.
Step 2: Pour the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt directly into the bowl. Fold everything together with a flat spatula until just combined. It is okay — and actually ideal — for the batter to have a few lumps. Overmixing will make the waffles tough.
Step 3: Let the batter rest for a few minutes while the waffle iron heats up. Once the iron is warm, spray it generously with cooking spray. Add ¼ cup of batter to a mini waffle iron or ½ cup to a standard waffle iron. Cook until the waffle is deep golden brown.
Step 4: Repeat until all the batter is used, making sure to spray the waffle iron between each one. Serve with fresh banana slices, butter, and maple syrup.
Mad’s Expert Tips for the Best banana waffle recipe 🍌
- Use the ripest bananas you can find – Bananas with lots of brown spots are sweeter and mash more smoothly, giving you the most flavorful batter. If yours aren’t ripe enough, roast them unpeeled at 300°F for 15 minutes until the skins turn black.
- Do not overmix the batter – Fold until the dry ingredients are just incorporated and stop there. A few lumps in the batter is totally fine and actually gives you a lighter, fluffier waffle.
- Let the batter rest – Even just a 3–5 minute rest while the waffle iron heats up gives the baking powder time to activate, which means puffier, taller waffles.
- Spray the iron between every waffle – Banana batter tends to stick, so be generous with the cooking spray on both the top and bottom plates before each waffle.
Another family favorite waffle recipe are these fluffy greek yogurt waffles.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make this banana waffle recipe ahead of time?
Yes! These waffles reheat beautifully. Cook a full batch, let them cool completely, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Pop them in the toaster to reheat and they come out just as crispy.
Can I freeze these banana waffles?
Absolutely. Layer cooled waffles between sheets of parchment paper and store in a freezer-safe zip bag for up to 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen in the toaster — no thawing needed.
What can I serve with banana waffles?
These are delicious with fresh banana slices, a pat of butter, and maple syrup. For a heartier breakfast, serve alongside scrambled eggs or a dollop of Greek yogurt with granola.
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Recipe
Easy Banana Bread Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup neutral vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour scoop and level measured
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Place bananas in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher or the back of a fork. Crack the eggs into the bowl and pour in the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Whisk everything together until evenly combined.
- Pour the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt into the bowl and fold in with a flat spatula. Mix until just combined — it is okay for there to be some lumps.
- Allow the batter to rest while the waffle iron heats up. Once the iron is warm, spray it with oil and add ¼ cup of batter to a mini waffle iron or ½ cup to a standard waffle iron. Cook until the waffle is golden brown.
- Repeat the process until all of the batter is used, making sure to spray the waffle iron between each waffle to prevent sticking.
- Serve with fresh banana slices, butter, and maple syrup.
Recipe Notes
- The riper your bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your waffles will be.
- Do not overmix the batter — lumps are okay and will result in lighter, fluffier waffles.
- Spray the waffle iron generously between each waffle to prevent sticking.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the toaster straight from the fridge or freezer.
- You can use melted coconut oil or melted butter in place of vegetable oil.
- Try stirring in mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or blueberries for fun mix-in variations.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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