Gingerbread Waffles For Kids

🥘 Ingredients

To make these kid-friendly gingerbread waffles, we are going to use all-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, grape molasses, vanilla extract, egg, milk, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice and ginger.

• Spices: I use a mix of fall spices to give the waffles that distinct gingerbread flavor. You could also use a teaspoon of pumpkin spice mix if you don't have all the individual spices.
• Molasses: I'm using grape molasses, but you could also use any other type of molasses or treacle you have at home, or you can find at the store.

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. To start, I add the egg, milk and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix everything well with a whisk.

02. Then, I add the flour, baking powder and spices. I mix just until the dry ingredients are combined.

03. Finally, I add the molasses and melted butter and give everything a good stir to combine. Once the batter is ready, it’s time to move on to the waffle maker.

04. I’m using a Dash single waffle maker, which allows me to swap out the plates for different patterns. I add about a quarter cup of batter to the hot waffle plate and cook it for around 4 minutes, until the waffles turn a beautiful golden brown. If you’re using a different waffle maker, simply adjust the amount of batter and cooking time according to your appliance’s instructions.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

For babies under 12 months, you can serve these kid-friendly gingerbread waffles with some apple or pear slices or some sugar-free applesauce on top.

For older kids and adults, you could drizzle some maple syrup or honey and add some fruits on top for extra flavor and goodness.

🧰 Storage

If you have any leftover waffles, you could store them in the fridge and warm them up in a pan when ready to eat.

They are also freezer-friendly for up to 2 months. Place squares of parchment paper between them, then store them in a zip-top freezer bag in the freezer.

❓ FAQ

📋 Recipe

Gingerbread Waffles For Kids

Julia Droulia

These gingerbread waffles are kid-friendly, full of cozy flavor from warm fall spices and molasses, and so easy to prepare. Serve them with apple or pear slices, or add a spoonful of applesauce on the side for a delicious and comforting breakfast. Enjoy!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Suitable for 6+ months

Servings 12 waffles

Calories 104 kcal

Equipment

• Dash Waffle Maker

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1 cup milk
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ▢ 2 tablespoons molasses
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter (melted)

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Instructions

 

• In a bowl, add the egg, milk and vanilla. Mix until all combined.
• Add the flour, baking powder and spices. Mix with a whisk until incorporated.
• Add the molasses and melted butter. Mix to combine.
• When the waffle maker is hot, place about a quarter cup for each waffle. Cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown.

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Notes

• You could use grape molasses or any other molasses of your choice.
• Freezable for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 102mgSugar: 4g

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