Gingery Banana Waffles Recipe

Spice up your breakfast with these irresistible Gingery Banana Waffles! Freshly grated ginger adds a vibrant zing to classic banana waffles, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. This recipe, adapted from the Great American Favorite brand name cookbook, uses dark corn syrup as a delicious molasses substitute. Get ready for fluffy, golden-brown waffles perfect for weekend brunches or a special treat any day of the week!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 492.6 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Gingery Banana Waffles

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How to Make Gingery Banana Waffles

  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Puree 3 very ripe bananas in a blender until smooth.
  5. Add the pureed bananas, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup dark corn syrup (or molasses), and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter to the egg mixture. Beat until well combined.
  6. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour 3/4 cup of batter onto the center of the preheated waffle iron.
  8. Cook according to your waffle iron's instructions, usually 3-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with sliced bananas and maple syrup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

45g

Carbs

26g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gingery Banana Waffles?

Gingery Banana Waffles takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gingery Banana Waffles?

Gingery Banana Waffles has approximately 492.6 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gingery Banana Waffles?

The key ingredients for Gingery Banana Waffles are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Fresh Ginger, Salt, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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