Favorite Greek Yogurt Waffles (whole grain!)

Introducing the ridiculously good recipe for light and fluffy Greek yogurt waffles we make every Saturday for breakfast! Cooked to crispy perfection in under 25 minutes. Made with whole grain flour for a fiber boost and packed with 9g protein each, these will actually keep you full (yay!). They freeze great for busy mornings--just pop in the toaster. Recipe makes 6 waffles.

If you've laid mouth on my outrageous cottage cheese waffles, you know we're a BIG healthy waffles fam. My kids literally wake up asking to make them. Standing on their little kitchen stools and helping with every part of the process is their idea of a good time.

The flavor and texture of these babies are truly exceptional. Soft, ultra fluffy, and genuinely crispy around the edges, they're perfectly sweet and come together quickly. No buttermilk required! Dry waffles are so last Thursday.

And just like that, waffles are a balanced, filling breakfast vs a carb explosion. Hallelujah!

Key notes from recipe testing

This recipe came to be after we fell hard for these Greek yogurt pancakes. I prefer waffles to pancakes so the experimenting began!

• Butter: First step: add just a bit of butter for crispiness. Most waffle recipes have closer to ¼ cup butter but with the yogurt, I found 2 tbsp to be perfect. Salted or unsalted.
• Greek Yogurt: These have a higher ration of yogurt to flour and that's by design for ideal texture (and helpful for protein, too!). I've tested these many times with my fave 0% and 2% FAGE yogurt as well as Kirkland's organic nonfat Greek yogurt. Flavor wise, 2% is my favorite. (Pretty please don't use regular yogurt here; the thin texture would make these a flop.)
• Flour: I swapped the all purpose for whole grain flour to make them more hearty and nourishing (it was clear in testing that "white" whole wheat vs whole wheat flour is lighter). We did test these with all purpose flour and then half and half, and they're all delish. I do not recommend using any other flours, though I do think a 1:1 GF all purpose flour would fly.
• Sugar: We love using coconut sugar for a less refined option. Since it's less sweet than brown sugar, I tested it with 3 tbsp and it was the perfect amount. If you use brown sugar, use 2 packed tablespoons.
• Extracts: I wanted a big more of a flavor punch so I upped the vanilla quite a bit and added almond extract which is my secret weapon for stand-out flavor.

Let's make them!

Storing leftovers

You can store extra waffles in the fridge then pop them in the toaster to crisp them up again. I love freezing extras for the best texture!

We've successfully doubled this recipe if you want to make future breakfasts a breeze.

Don't miss all my delish Greek yogurt recipes here. I hope you love love love. Can't wait to hear what you think!!

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