Spiced Fruit and Nut Waffles

Start your morning with a delightful twist on a breakfast classic—Spiced Fruit and Nut Waffles. These golden, crispy waffles are infused with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a cozy, aromatic base that’s perfect for any season. Each bite is packed with the natural sweetness of chopped dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots and the crunch of toasted nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds, offering irresistible texture and flavor. Made with fluffy buttermilk batter and a touch of vanilla, these waffles are easy to whip up in just 35 minutes. Serve them warm and customize with your favorite toppings, from a drizzle of maple syrup to a dollop of whipped cream or fresh fruit. Whether it’s a hearty weekend brunch or a special weekday treat, these spiced waffles are sure to brighten your table and satisfy every craving.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1.75 cups buttermilk
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups chopped dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
• 0.5 cups chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• 0 nonstick cooking spray or melted butter (for the waffle iron)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Lightly grease your waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or melted butter.

Step 7

Scoop the batter into the preheated waffle iron, using the recommended amount for your specific model (usually about 1/2 to 2/3 cup). Spread the batter if needed, then close the lid and cook according to the waffle iron's instructions, typically 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 8

Carefully remove the waffles and place them on a wire rack to keep them crisp while you cook the remaining batter.

Step 9

Repeat with the rest of the batter, greasing the waffle iron as needed between batches.

Step 10

Serve the spiced fruit and nut waffles warm with your choice of toppings, such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1006.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2435.7

Total Fat 111.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 548.1mg	0%
Sodium 3314.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 307.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 96.5g
Protein 61.1g	0%

Vitamin D 302.0IU	0%
Calcium 709.7mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 1849.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 49.6%