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These Nutella waffles are crispy on the outside but light and swirled with Nutella on the inside, making it a breakfast everyone loves.
When it comes to breakfast, I'm all about waffles - from Oreo waffles to bacon cheddar waffles to Liège waffles.
As you can tell from above, while I like the standard old waffle, I love adding unique ingredients to it.
And the latest is Nutella, which is a sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread. Really the perfect combination of chocolate and hazelnuts, thus making it a perfect addition to waffles.
For this Nutella waffles recipe, you take a basic Belgian waffle and swirl in some Nutella spread once you add the batter to the waffle maker. What you get is a tasty waffle that is hard to top!
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Ingredient Notes
- Baking powder - important in helping create that rise out of the waffles which contributes to the texture on the outside and inside.
- Eggs - by separating the yolks and whites, you beat the whites to incorporate air which contributes to fluffy waffles.
- Nutella - can't have Nutella waffles without them. You can buy the most famous version or a grocery-store knock-off.
Ingredient Swaps
As with any recipe, you can mix up the ingredients for this Nutella waffles recipe. Some variations include:
- Sub the granulated sugar for light brown sugar or even coconut sugar.
- I like the extra fat from whole milk, but skim or dairy free milk will work too.
- Canola oil is what is in my pantry most times, but another flavorless oil like vegetable oil.
- While not the same flavor as Nutella, peanut butter or another nut butter is a good substitute.
Step-by-Step Photos
Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl beat together the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Mix together the wet ingredients with the egg yolks then stir into the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the egg whites until combined.
Heat waffle iron according to instructions and add batter. Swirl Nutella in. Cook for about 5 minutes or until done.
Belgian vs. Regular Waffles
Belgian waffles are thicker and than regular waffles because they are made with a deeper grid waffle iron. The batter is also different as it usually doesn’t have eggs or a leavening agent which helps make it light and fluffy.
However you really can use whatever batter you want in either type of waffle maker and it will work.
These waffles were actually made in Belgian waffle maker and turned out great!
FAQs
Yes if you want the Nutella waffles extra fluffy. By beating egg whites, you incorporate air which is key to making your waffles super fluffy. It takes just 3-5 extra minutes but is worth the time!
No. I like to swirl after adding the batter to the waffle maker as it just looks prettier and you get swirls throughout.
If you mix with all of the wet ingredients, you'll just get a brown waffle that will still taste amazing, but won't have swirls throughout.
Some irons tell you via a light or a beep like mine. However if your doesn't a good clue is to wait until the steam has stopped seeping out its sides.
In general, a Belgian waffle maker makes a crispy waffle where a regular one makes a softer waffle so it depends on which you use.
To keep the Nutella waffles from getting cold while cooking the others, place in a 200°F oven. Just place directly on the oven rack.
Homemade Waffle Tips
- Waffle Maker: Using a good waffle maker is half the battle. You will want a cast iron on non-stick model. If it has a done indicator, even better.
- Fat Ratio: Waffle batter should be a similar consistency to pancakes, but the difference is waffles have more fat, whether it’s melted butter or oil.
- Baking Powder: Baking powder gives the waffle a better rise than baking soda, but you can use baking soda in a pinch.
- Don’t Overmix: It is ok for the batter for these Nutella waffles to be lumpy. It is better to have some lumps than overmix.
- Sacrifice First Waffle: The first waffle should be used to figure out how much batter you need and the level of doneness you want.
- Add Nutella at End: Wait until you add the batter to the waffle maker before swirling in some Nutella. If you swirl beforehand, everything will just mix together.
- Don’t Peek: Let the waffle iron do its work and don’t continue to open it. Rely on the indicator if it has one and if it doesn’t, look for steam coming out of the side which indicates that it is done.
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Nutella Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp canola or vegetable oil, divided
- 2 eggs, yokes and whites separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup Nutella
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the milk, ½ cup oil, egg yolks and vanilla extract. Add the milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in egg whites.
- Add Nutella and 2 tablespoon oil to a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds or until it is thinned out.
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Heat waffle iron according to instructions. Spray with cooking spray and add about ½ cup of the batter and then swirl in some of the Nutella. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from waffle iron and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
- Waffle Maker: Using a good waffle maker is half the battle. You will want a cast iron on non-stick model. If it has a done indicator, even better.
- Fat Ratio: Waffle batter should be a similar consistency to pancakes, but the difference is waffles have more fat, whether it’s melted butter or oil.
- Baking Powder: Baking powder gives the waffle a better rise than baking soda, but you can use baking soda in a pinch.
- Don’t Overmix: It is ok for the batter for these waffles to be lumpy. It is better to have some lumps than overmix.
- Sacrifice First Waffle: The first waffle should be used to figure out how much batter you need and the level of doneness you want.
- Add Nutella at End: Wait until you add the batter to the waffle maker before swirling in some Nutella. If you swirl beforehand, everything will just mix together.
- Don’t Peek: Let the waffle iron do its work and don’t continue to open it. Rely on the indicator if it has one and if it doesn’t, look for steam coming out of the side which indicates that it is done.
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