Light, fluffy, and easy to prepare, these Buttermilk Mixed Berry Waffles are one of my absolute favorite breakfast recipes. Though, we have been known to have them for dinner on occasion!
Yield: Varies - I have this waffle maker and get about 28 individual square servings.
We enjoy picking fresh berries every year from a local grower and we look forward to making these delicious waffles. I like to prepare a huge batch at once and then freeze the rest for later. They can easily be warmed up quickly in a microwave or toaster oven. Try them with a little Homemade Peach Butter on top for a taste of sunshine!
To make these Buttermilk Mixed Berry Waffles, you will need:
Flour
I used organic, unbleached all-purpose flour for this recipe, but you could certainly use a gluten-free option. To ensure accurate flour measurements, use a spoon to add the flour to your measuring cup and level if off with a flat edge, like the back of a butterknife.
Baking Powder and Baking Soda
Yep, I use both baking powder and baking soda for our waffles. We’re going for extra fluffy waffles here.
Buttermilk
Do not skimp out on this ingredient! Buttermilk has been found to activate baking soda which produces the gas to make dough or batter rise. If you use regular milk or even the DIY trick of adding vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk, be aware that the batter may not be as thick as if you used actual buttermilk. The tangy flavor of buttermilk pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the berries.
Eggs, Salt, & Sugar
I use my Homemade Mixed Berry Extract in this waffle recipe because I think it really adds that umph of berry flavor. A good vanilla extract will work just fine too!
Butter
We love the richness real butter adds to baked goods, but you can certainly replace the butter with a neutral oil like olive oil or avocado oil. For this recipe, you’ll need about ¾ cup of oil.
Lemon Zest
The lemon zest in this recipe will pair perfectly with the sweet berries and add a little more complexity to each bite.
Blueberries & Raspberries
I have used both fresh and frozen berries in this recipe and both do well. You will just want to drain your thawed frozen berries to avoid adding any additional liquid to the batter. You could also use freeze-dried berries, which I do pretty often. If you are interested in learning more about freeze drying you can read our review here.
Let's Get Started!
These Buttermilk Mixed Berry Waffles come together in 7 easy steps:
First, preheat waffle iron and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
Next, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Next, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, butter, sugar, and lemon zest in separate, large bowl.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients one ½ cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
Gently fold in the mixed berries.
Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron. The amount of batter will vary based on the size of your waffle maker.
Cook waffles according to your waffle maker’s manufacturer recommendations.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
4 cups buttermilk
3 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons Homemade Mixed Berry Extract
2 sticks butter, melted
Zest from one lemon
Mixed berries
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, butter, sugar, and lemon zest.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients one ½ cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
Gently fold in the berries.
Preheat waffle iron and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto waffle iron.
Cook waffles as per manufacturer’s instructions or until waffles are golden brown and slightly crispy.
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