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Do you eat breakfast for dinner? I love it. I get into breakfast for dinner phases here and there. I should give you fair warning: I’m in one of those phases. Especially since Sophie’s been tolerating eggs better lately, we’ve been enjoying eating dishes that include them.
Waffles are one of our favorite breakfasts for dinner, and these were no exception.
Sometimes oatmeal waffles can be dense and heavy. This recipe takes care of that problem by soaking the oats in buttermilk overnight. By the time you’re ready to make them, the oats are softened, and the result is a crisp, hearty waffle that’s not too heavy. Plus, the day-of preparation is minimal. In the time it takes for your waffle iron to heat up, your waffles are ready to go!
We enjoyed these with a pat of maple butter and syrup, but they’d be delicious with strawberries and cream, or cinnamon-sugar apples. For a special treat, you could even top them with buttermilk syrup. Whether you eat them for dinner, breakfast, or brunch, they’re sure to be delicious.
- 2c oats
- 2c buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 7 Tbsp butter
- ½c flour
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp bk powder
- 1 tsp bk soda
- ½ tsp salt
- In a medium bowl, combine oats and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to prepare waffles, stir eggs and melted butter into the oat/buttermilk mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in flour mixture and stir till just blended. (Batter will be quite thick).
- Cook in waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions. You may want to leave them in a bit longer than normal to crisp a bit more.
Adapted from Orangette
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love the idea of soaking the oats! i’m going to try it with my favorite oatmeal pancake recipe!
My boys love waffles and I am always looking for healthier options for them – they love the whole wheat ones I make and I can’t wait to try these! I made your gingerbread waffles again this year for Christmas and my 11 month old thought they were the best new food ever!
I LOVE, LOVE, your overnight yeast waffle recipe and have them on special occasions (I’m always trying to eat healthy but once in a while I’ll have a real treat!). I’ll have to try your overnight oat waffle recipe.
Do all kinds of oat work (instant, old-fashioned, quick cooking, rolled, etc.,) for this recipe?
Do you think steel cut oats would work with this recipe?
Thanks! I made your honey lime tilapia recipe on Saturday and we enjoyed it.
Ooh, good question. I used old-fashioned oats, but I think quick-cooking would be fine too. I wouldn’t try steel-cut with this, since I’m not sure they’d soften enough.
Great recipe! I’ll have to try it. I just got a new waffle maker and the first recipe I tried did not turn out so well!
Ooo these sound yummy. I’m going to try these this weekend. I think I’ll double it and freeze some for my rushed mornings.
Found this through pinterest and already have the oats soaking! Can’t wait to try them in the morning for our Waffle Wednesday!
I made these waffles this a.m. I must say they were tasty and crisp. I have never made waffles this wonderful. I have Ann Romney’s pancake recipe in my staple file and will be adding this one for waffles along side it to pass on to my posterity. This is like finally finding the perfect “brownie” recipe. Ha!
I wanted waffles for supper tonight, maybe I’ll have to give it a day and try this recipe. I look forward to it. I’m with you though, breakfast is a meal for anytime of day.
Do the oats really have to soak overnight or can they go a few hours? I was planning on them for a late breakfast but forgot to soak!
CAn’t wait to try them!
Lisa – for best results, overnight is best. If you only have a few hours, they should still work, they’ll just be a little chewier (since they haven’t had all that soaking time). Best of luck!
We just made these yesterday and they are WONDERFUL!
I’ve made these twice now, and it’s delicious every time! Thanks for the great recipe!
I only have a Belgium waffle maker. Do you think this recipe would do well in this since they’re a bit thicker? Thanks.
Dallimomma – I think they should work just fine! I’d love to know how they work for you. Best of luck!
They were awesome! Had them this morning and everyone loved them. Thanks.
Emily,
can I make these into pancakes instead? I don’t have a waffle iron, but these look too yummy to pass up!
I’m excited to have found this recipe! I have some extra milk I need to use, so I’m going to turn some into buttermilk and make these. They look delicious!