Who doesn’t love a warm and comforting plate of waffles for breakfast? Unfortunately, many traditional waffle recipes are loaded with sugar, refined flour, and unhealthy fats, which can leave you feeling sluggish and unsatisfied.

With just a few simple swaps and additions, you can transform your morning waffles into a nutritious and delicious meal that will fuel your day.

In this recipe, we’re using gluten-free rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, dairy-free milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, wild blueberries, and baking powder to create a mouth-watering stack of blueberry oat waffles that are low in sugar and high in flavor.

Benefits of Blueberries

In addition to their delicious taste, blueberries also offer numerous health benefits.

1. Antioxidant power: Blueberries are one of the best sources of antioxidants, which can help protect your body from bad guys called free radicals. This can help reduce your risk of things like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s.

2. Heart happy: Blueberries contain fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and other stuff that can help your ticker stay in tip-top shape by improving your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and artery health.

3. Brain boost: Some studies suggest that the flavonoids in blueberries can help improve cognitive function, including memory and decision-making.

4. Blood sugar control: The low glycemic index of blueberries means they can help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent insulin spikes.

5. Inflammation reduction: Blueberries contain anthocyanins, which are fancy compounds that may have anti-inflammatory effects and help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

So not only will these blueberry oat waffles satisfy your taste buds they will also contribute to your overall health and well-being.

How to Make Healthy Blueberry Oat Waffles

Whew! I love these because they’re so dang easy to prep. Let’s get started!

Heat up your waffle maker and throw all the ingredients EXCEPT the blueberries into a blender. Then fold your blueberries into the waffle mixture. Pour 1/4 of the mix onto your waffle maker, and relish in the joyous smell of blueberries! Seriously, that’s it 🙂

Ingredients:

Wild Blueberries: Blueberries are the star of the show in these delicious blueberry waffles, adding a burst of sweetness, flavor, and nutrition

Gluten Free Rolled Oats: These oats are ground into flour and used as the base for these gluten-free blueberry waffles, providing a healthy and filling alternative to traditional wheat flour.

Unsweetened Applesauce: Instead of using oil or sugar, this recipe uses unsweetened applesauce to add natural sweetness and moisture to the waffles, while also keeping them low in added sugar.

Dairy Free Milk: Whether you use almond milk, coconut milk, or another non-dairy milk, this ingredient adds creaminess and richness to the waffles without any dairy. I use unsweetened almond milk because I always have it on hand!

Vanilla Extract: A touch of vanilla extract adds a warm, comforting flavor to the waffles and complements the natural sweetness of the blueberries.

Lemon Juice: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice helps to bring out the flavor of the blueberries and adds a bright, tangy note to the waffles.

Baking Powder: This leavening agent helps the waffles rise and become light and fluffy, resulting in a perfect texture that pairs well with the juicy blueberries.

Tips for Making Healthy Blueberry Oat Waffles:

• Make sure to use wild blueberries, which are smaller, more flavorful, and free of harsh chemicals than conventional blueberries.

• If you don’t have dairy-free milk, you can use any other non-dairy milk of your choice, such as almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk.

• To make the waffles crispier, you can place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes after removing them from the waffle iron.

• Half the recipe and use a mini-waffle maker for the kiddos. They’ll love them as much as you do!

• You can also make a big batch of these waffles and freeze them for later. Simply place the cooked waffles in a freezer-safe bag or container and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, just pop them in the toaster or oven until heated through.

These blueberry oat waffles are not only healthy and delicious but also easy to make and customizable. You can add your favorite toppings, such as nut butter, fresh fruit, yogurt, or granola, to make them even more satisfying and nutritious.