These kid-friendly beet waffles are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, and made without any refined white sugar. Perfect for little ones to enjoy for breakfast or as a snack, served with some fruit or yogurt.
If you’re looking to add more beets to your little one’s diet, I’ve got you covered! Beets are one of those vegetables that kids don’t always love. They have an earthy flavor and a deep red color that can easily land them on the “no” list.
But once cooked, their natural sweetness really comes through, similar to other root vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes. By combining them with a few pantry staples like flour, milk, and eggs, you can turn them into delicious beet waffles that the whole family will enjoy.
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👩🏻🍳 Why you should try my recipe
- Great for the whole family to enjoy.
- Freezable for up to 2 months.
- Perfect for breakfast, snacking or lunchboxes.
- Suitable for babies following the BLW method.
🥘 Ingredients
To make these delicious beet waffles, we are going to use beets, milk, eggs, vanilla paste or extract, maple syrup (optional), unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Beets: I’m using a medium-sized beet that I’ve boiled until tender. You can also roast it, but I find boiling quicker.
- Vanilla: I like to use a teaspoon of vanilla paste to add a lovely aroma and help balance the earthy flavor of the beets.
- Maple syrup: This is optional and can be substituted with honey (NOT for babies under 12 months).
For full quantities and to print the recipe, see the recipe card below.
🔪 Step-by-step Instructions
So get your ingredients ready and let's get started!
01. I add the milk and the cooked beet, cut into quarters, to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until there are no large pieces left.
02. In a bowl, I add the eggs and whisk them until combined. Then I add the vanilla paste and melted butter.
03. I add the beet mixture and then the flour, baking powder and baking soda. I lightly whisk until all incorporated and the batter for these beet waffles is ready.
04. I use a Dash mini waffle maker with interchangeable plates. It does take a bit more time than a regular waffle maker, but I like that it doesn’t take up much space in the cupboard, and I can make fun shapes that the kids love.
Once the plates are hot, I add about ¼ cup of batter for each waffle. We like our waffles crispy on the outside, so they take about 6 minutes to cook.
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You could serve these beet waffles for breakfast alongside some fresh fruits and some yogurt for protein.
They are also great for snacking on their own, or you could drizzle some honey or maple syrup for older kids.
🧰 Storage
If you have any leftover beet waffles, store them in an airtight container or a bread bin for 1–2 days. You can reheat them in a pan for a minute or pop them in the toaster for a few seconds to crisp them up again.
They also freeze well. I like to place a piece of parchment paper between each waffle and stack them, so it’s easy to take out one or two on busy days.
❓ FAQ
Yes you could use the same amount of whole wheat flour. If the batter turns out too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
If you tried my beet waffles recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!
📋 Recipe
Beet Waffles (kid-friendly)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium beet (cooked)
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey for older kids)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a blender, add the milk and cooked beet cut into quarters. Blend until smooth and no large bits left.
- In a bowl, add the eggs. Break down using a whisk. Add the vanilla, maple syrup and beet mixture. Mix to combine.
- Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk until incorporated and you have a thick batter.
- Warm up your waffle maker and add some grease if needed. Add about a quarter cup of the batter for each waffle and cook until crispy on the outside.
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Notes
- You could use a dairy-free milk of your choice.
- You could use roasted or boiled beets.
Nutrition
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My family loves these beet waffles! They are crispy, just enough sweet and have an amazing pink color. I hope you make them and enjoy them as much as we do. Please leave me a comment here and share your feedback with a star rating as well