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White plate with 3 stacked Belgian waffles topped with whipped cream and fanned sliced strawberries

Traditional Belgian Waffles

Looking for crispy Belgian waffles that taste like a restaurant brunch but offer better nutrition? These golden waffles deliver the classic Belgian waffle experience with a soft fluffy center, crisp edges, and deep pockets perfect for fruit and cream. Greek yogurt and ground flaxseed add a subtle boost of protein and fiber, giving each waffle about 7 grams of protein while keeping the flavor rich and the texture light. They are simple enough for everyday breakfasts and special enough for weekend brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cup white flour
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
  • 2 tsp baking power
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp butter, unsalted, melted
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 3/4 cup nonfat milk
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Add and whisk dry ingredients: flour, ground flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: melted butter, Greek yogurt, nonfat milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until combined.
  4. Pour batter into waffle iron and cook until golden brown.

Notes

Nutrition facts: Serving size, 1 waffle
Calories: 190, 21g carb, 1g fiber, 3g sugar, 7g protein, 8g fat, 370mg sodium