This is the BEST Banana Waffles Recipe for breakfast or brunch! These waffles have the dreamiest crunch-to-softness ratio, and deliver the best flavor of subtle-yet-sweet banana fruitiness. It's a hearty dish that the whole family will salivate over and love.

If you're looking for a slightly healthier recipe that cuts out the added sugar, check out these Healthy Banana Waffles. My Classic Waffle Recipe is a great option if you're looking for a simple traditional waffle.

Easy Homemade Banana Waffles Breakfast Recipe

Move over with your banana pancakes, Jack Johnson. These Banana Waffles are the new and cool breakfast in town! I am a huge believer in making waffles from scratch rather than a box. A box can definitely save a few minutes and taste just fine, but homemade waffle batter is actually incredibly simple to make quickly. And it allows you to pick and choose flavors and ingredients of your liking!

This Banana Waffle recipe isn't overly banana-y, and they are some seriously luscious vessels for your all-time favorite sweet breakfast toppings: maple syrup, sliced fruit, peanut butter, and even chocolate syrup or Nutella! For an extra pop of tasty decadence, throw a half cup of chocolate chips into the batter... Your kids will thank you later. You can also use whole wheat flour in place of all-purpose for a little extra grain to start out your day!

How do you make banana waffles?

This recipe couldn't be simpler! Mash the banana in a bowl, mix in the oil and eggs, and stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Last, add the milk and cook according to your waffle maker! Top with your favorite waffle toppings, and serve hot!

Can you make banana waffles with oats?

Yes, and yum! This will create a little different texture and almost taste more like a banana oat muffin... Which is amazing. Rather than using 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, use 1 cup of flour and ¾ cup of old fashioned oats.

Tips for making banana waffles:

Respect thy waffle maker. For real. Read the instructions thoroughly because each one is different!
Don't over-mix. When making your batter and adding ingredients, stir in everything until just combined. Too much mixing creates a chewier and less fluffy waffle. The batter should be fairly smooth, with some lumps.
Don't touch that lid... Until it tells you to, that is. Your waffle maker will either have a way of telling you when it's done (like a light or beeper), or you can watch the steam for an indication. When the maker stops steaming, that should mean the waffle is done.
Don't stack. When the waffles are cooling, spread them out, cool them on a rack, and avoid stacking them. The heat and steam coming off of them can cause soggy waffles, and that is a MAJOR bummer.