Waffles for babies are a nutritious option for any time of day.  Whether you prefer sweet or savoury flavours, there are endless possibilities for making waffles that are both delicious and healthy for your little one. Discover my easy basic baby waffle recipe with some creative ways to add nutritious toppings to your baby’s waffles.

Reasons to love these baby waffles

• Quick and easy to make in under 20 minutes
• Only 6 ingredients
• The batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge
• Versatile, so can be adapted with different dietary requirements
• Can be made sweet or savoury
• Perfect for a snack, breakfast, lunch or dinner
• Suitable for babies, toddlers and adults
• These mini waffles are perfect for baby led weaning

Ingredients

Here’s what I included in this recipe or what you need to make it.

Self Raising Flour

White self raising flour to give the mixture a lift.

Rolled oats

I used fine rolled oats, not jumbo oats. These will be easier to break up in the food processor as you don’t want massive lumps. They also give a little fibre to the waffles and help thicken the mixture. 

Milk

Use full fat cows milk as this is best for babies. If you can’t use cows milk then non dairy milk types will work well too.

Cinnamon

Optional to add a little sweetness without using added sugar. 

Egg

Baking powder

How to make baby waffles

Step 1. Add the dry ingredients to the blender followed by the egg and milk

Step 2. Blend until mostly smooth but no large lumps. It takes around a minute or two. 

Step 3. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes in the blender or pour out into a pouring jug.

Step 4. Grease the waffle maker with oil and heat until up to temperature

Step 5. Pour the mixture over the waffle irons to just cover and cook for about 4 mins.

Step 6. Repeat with any remaining mixture until golden brown.

Step 7. Take out of waffle maker and cut each large waffle into 4 pieces. 

How to serve waffles to babies?

6 months + Cut into strips about the size of two fingers. Ensure they are crispy waffles so they are less likely to stick to the inside of the mouth and cause gagging. 

9 months + Cut into smaller bite pieces, assuming they have mastered the pincer grip. 

18 months + You can offer the either of the both methods or as a whole mini waffle

Swaps and substitutions

Milk – You can use any type of milk you like, dairy or non dairy

Cinnamon – If you don’t want to use cinnamon then simply take out

Flour – use self raising wholewheat or gluten free flour

Oats – Use sweet potato puree or mashed potato instead

What to put on waffles for baby

There are loads of different toppings for waffles, let your creativity run wild. They are such a good base for either sweet or savoury flavours. Here are some suggestions: 

• Smooth nut butter such as peanut or almond
• Full fat yoghurt
• Soft berries such as raspberries and strawberries
• Other fruit puree or sliced soft fruits
• Melted chocolate
• Ground seeds
• Mashed banana
• Grated carrots
• Melted butter
• Date syrup or maple syrup
• Dips such as hummus or yoghurt dip
• Ricotta or cream cheese

Recipe FAQ

how to cut waffles for babies

You can cut them any shape you like. Using a large waffle plate you will want to cut each waffle into 4 squares so they are an easy size to manage. You can also buy mini waffle makers that are smaller in size but you will find it takes longer to cook all the mixture. 

How long will waffle batter keep in the fridge

You can keep the batter in the fridge for up to 24 hrs and then make the waffles. I recommended taking the mixture out of the fridge some 20 minutes before you want to make the waffles as the mixture will have thickened up. 

Can i use honey on waffles for my baby?

If your baby is under 1 year then don’t use honey but an alternative. However I won’t recommend giving additional sugar to your baby anyhow.

How long can you store homemade waffles?

Once cool, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 – 3 days. Alternatively you can freeze them and they will keep for about 3 months in the freezer.

How do I reheat?

The best way to reheat them is to pop them in the toaster or oven to retain the crispness.

You can reheat from frozen too. Here are the best ways to do this:

Oven – heat to 180c and reheat for about 4- 5 mins until they are hot all the way through.

Toaster – Pop in the toaster on a low heat for about 1 minute

Microwave – reheat on full power for about 20 seconds.

waffles for babies

easy oat waffles, perfect for baby led weaning

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup porridge oats 100g
• 3/4 cup self raising flour 70g
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup semi skimmed milk 215ml
• 1 medium egg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
• 1 tbsp oil for greasing waffle maker

Instructions

 

• Add the dry ingredients to the blender (oats, flour & baking powder) and blend briefly
• Add the egg, milk and cinnamon (optional) to the mixture and blend until smooth
• Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes, whilst you grease the waffle maker with a brush and heat up to temperature
• Once up to temperature, pour the mixture over the waffle irons and cook for about 4 minutes – 5 mins until risen and golden brown.
• Remove from the waffle maker and cut each large waffle into 4 waffles.
• Repeat with the remaining mixture
• Serve with toppings of your choice

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