Fluffy Banana Pecan Waffles Recipe

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Fluffy Banana Pecan Waffles Recipe

Warm, inviting, and decadent, these Banana Pecan Waffles are the best wake-up for the holidays! With the perfect blend of sweet bananas and crunchy pecans, this easy recipe makes the best waffles in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 361kcal

Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated
1¾ cups whole milk
½ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup chopped pecans, plus more for topping
2-3 ripe bananas
Sweetened whipped cream, for serving
Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Separate egg yolks and egg whites. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Add egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and pecans to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
Fold the beaten egg whites into the waffle batter just until they are mostly combined, but some streaks of egg white still remain.
Heat a waffle iron until the indicator light goes off. Add waffle batter to the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp. Transfer the finished waffles to a wire rack to prevent them from steaming and softening on a plate. Continue to cook waffles until all of the batter has been used up.
When ready to serve, place waffles on plates and top with sliced bananas, freshly whipped cream, and additional chopped pecans. Serve with maple syrup to drizzle over the top.

Notes

Storage

Store: Once cooled, transfer your leftover waffles to an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Separate each layer with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together. To reheat, place the waffles in a toaster oven or a preheated oven until they regain their crispy texture and are warmed through.
Freeze: Flash-freeze your waffles in a single layer on a baking tray, then wrap them individually and keep them in a Ziploc bag or freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a toaster oven or in a preheated oven.

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