I’m going to share with you how to step your brunch game up a notch by showing you how to make a waffle bar.
Waffles waffles waffles. I love waffles! Do you love waffles?
I don’t have them nearly enough, yet they’re one of my favorite breakfast/brunch foods. Whenever they’re on the menu at a restaurant I always get them.
Remember when I made these whole wheat banana chocolate chip waffles and told you how my hubby got me a waffle iron and it was such a great gift? Well, I’ve made those waffles a few times, but then my waffle iron was just sitting dormant. The main reason is because I always want to make healthier waffles and sometimes that just takes a little too much work than I want to think about on the weekends.
Enter Bob’s Red Mill 7 Grain Waffle Mix.
The waffles the mix makes are healthy and nutritious and SUPER DELICIOUS and so so SO easy to make! I truly truly am in love with this product.
All you do is mix in an egg, milk, a little bit of oil and stir and voila, you’re done. It really takes the guess work out making waffles. Texture is also something that is super important with waffles, and this mix makes the perfect textured waffles – crunchy and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
As the weekend was approaching, I was thinking about how my hubby and I were going to be going over to my in-laws for brunch, and I thought about one of my most popular posts how to make a mimosa bar, and then asked my hubby “what do you think of me making a waffle bar for brunch?”
The question was answered with lots of enthusiasm and suggestions for different toppings.
The day of the family brunch, after a quick stop at the grocery store, we set everything up and had one of the best brunches with this waffle bar I have ever had. It was surprisingly easy to put together, and I LOVED seeing everyone’s unique topping combinations.
For 5 adults I made 2 recipes of the Bob’s Red Mill waffle mix which made about 6-7 waffles, and then I cut each waffle into quarters. It was plenty of food. The waffles are really filling and 1-1 1/2 (about 4-6 quarters per person) was perfect!
Another thing I definitely have to mention about the waffles is that they freeze really well. After they’re frozen, just pop them in the toaster in the morning for a quick breakfast (another quick breakfast I love from Bob’s are their on the go oatmeal cups that I talked about in this post.)
What are your favorite waffle toppings?
Here are the different ingredients and toppings you’ll need to make a waffle bar:
- 1 package Bob’s Red Mill 7 grain waffle mix (2 recipes from the back of the package made for 5 adults)
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas)
- Granola (I used this Honey Oat Granola)
- Syrups (I had a plain maple syrup and a raspberry syrup)
- Chopped peanuts
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Peanut butter
- Sprinkles
- Nutella
- Butter
Other recipes you might enjoy:
- Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles
- Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe
- Banana Pancakes with Peach Streusel Topping
This post is brought to you by my partnership with Bob’s Red Mill, a company whose products I truly use and love. Thank you for supporting the brands that make the Sweetphi blog possible, and as always, all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. Be sure to check out BobsRedMill.com for more delicious healthy recipes, coupons and to find stores carrying products near you.
Castle says
I absolutely love the idea of a waffle bar! It sounds like a fun and interactive way to enjoy breakfast with friends and family. I can’t wait to try out different toppings and see which combinations are the biggest hits. Thanks for the great tips!
Sweetphi says
Waffle bars are the best, hope you enjoy yours when you make it!
vimeo Video Downloader says
I absolutely love the idea of a waffle bar! It sounds like the perfect way to customize breakfast for guests. Can’t wait to try out the toppings you suggested, especially the fruit and chocolate chips! Thanks for sharing this fun idea!
Sweetphi says
So glad you like the idea of the waffle bar, hope you enjoy!
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This waffle bar idea is fantastic! I love how versatile it is with all the toppings you suggested. Can’t wait to try it out for my next brunch gathering! Thanks for sharing such a fun and delicious concept!
Sweetphi says
I think you’ll love the waffle bar, enjoy!
oh translate says
This sounds like such a fun and delicious idea! I can’t wait to try it out at home with my family. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much, hope you enjoy!
Jessiejane says
Which waffle iron do use or recommend?
Sweetphi says
I love the All Clad Waffle Iron, my husband got one for me and I’ve used it soooo many times!
s says
Peanut butter is the best! With syrup of course
Sweetphi says
Waffles just have to have syrup 😉
Sharon Sinnott says
My favorite waffle toppings are strawberries, bananas and Nutella. Yummy ?
Sweetphi says
Yum! Love fruit and Nutella on waffles!
Nancy S. says
I like to mix chocolate chips and syrup on top of the waffles.
Sweetphi says
Those sound like amazing toppings!
Ashley says
My go-to has always been butter and real maple syrup, but I’m also quite partial to whipped cream topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
Mary says
My favorite toppings are fresh strawberries and blueberries with a blueberry syrup YUM.
Sweetphi says
Love the fresh fruit toppings, yum!!
Christina says
Butter and Fruit syrup are my favorite toppings. Blueberry syrup is my favorite, followed by strawberry.
Sweetphi says
Oh yum! I’ve only recently tried fruit syrups and love them, I’ve tried raspberry but will now be on the lookout for blueberry!
Rust says
My favorite toppings are cane syrup and chopped pecans. Yum!
Sweetphi says
Those sound like delicious waffle toppings!
Lisa A says
Love your blog Phi! Your waffle bar looks delish! I love to add a little honey and chopped pecans to my batter and top with whipped butter, maple syrup and a few more or pecans. Yummy!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Lisa, so glad you like my blog, that means a lot to me. And your waffle toppings, omg, I’m seriously going to go make those this weekend!
Sara says
Great blog and recipes! Your photos of ingredients and foods are beautiful. Lately my favorite waffle toppings are salted butter and plump, fresh raspberries or blackberries.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Sara! Oh yum, salted butter and fresh fruit – that salty and sweet combo sounds amazing!
Mary says
Your waffles look amazing but my favorite is the frozen strawberries in syrup with whipped cream on top, a soggy sweet mess, yum!
Sweetphi says
Mary – you’re a girl after my own heart, that’s exactly how I love my waffles too 🙂
Mary W says
Our favorite waffle toppings are fresh fruit in season, Real Creamery Butter and real Maple Syrup. The kids still like Mrs Butterworth’s syrup but the adults prefer maple syrup.
Sweetphi says
I too love real butter and maple syrup on waffles, the quality ingredients are just SO good 🙂
Cassie says
My favorite topping us whipped cream and strawberries!
Sweetphi says
Those are totally my fave toppings too!
Angie W says
A good homemade chocolate sauce with strawberries is my favorite combo of toppings for a special occasion. Otherwise, butter and pure maple syrup are my go-to’s.
Sweetphi says
Oh yum, a homemade chocolate sauce sounds so good, I’ve never taken the time to make one, think I need to change that asap 🙂
Christine says
I have 3 favorites… depending on my mood: good Vermont maple syrup, or peanut butter and strawberries, or vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream.
Sweetphi says
You know, I’ve never had ice cream on waffles before! When I was putting together this post my hubby suggested ice cream as a waffle topping and I totally forgot to write it down on my shopping list because I thought that it sounded so unique, definitely need to try that soon!
Christine says
Hubby got me hooked on that one. I had never thought of it before he made it for us quite some time ago. Now it’s like, “You’re making waffles? Better go buy ice cream.”
Sweetphi says
Love that so much!
Vickie says
We love waffles.
A waffle bar would be nice for holidays..love it.
Like bobs too..the very best.
Mine are always the same..peanut butter and Vermont maple syrup!
Addicting and addicted..haha.
Thanks
Sweetphi says
This waffle bar definitely is perfect for the holidays or Sunday brunches (or even dinners lol). Waffles are so addicting, I now want them for every meal lol!
jberry says
The best right now to me is Almond Butter, Banana & Carob Chips. Another odd yummy, Coconut yogurt & Cuties.
Sweetphi says
Oh my goodness, those waffle toppings sound delicious and healthy. I’m going to try the almond butter, banana and carob chips one (I still have some waffles in my freezer, they reheat so well!)
April says
Phi, love the berries on the waffles! Spring break break for college kiddos and you inspire me! Fingers crossed!??
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for commenting April, have fun with your kids on spring break 🙂
Jody Ventura says
We have food allergies and our house. So we enjoy SunButter. SunButter is ground up sunflower seeds – they have a sweeter taste than peanut butter. We also put some butter on waffles and topped with a few Corn Flakes. Great treat and full of protein!
Sweetphi says
Sunbutter and a little crunch of corn flakes sounds amazing!
Susan P. says
Fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries and raspberries) and whipped cream are a favorite waffle topping in our house.
Sweetphi says
Those are my favorite toppings too Susan – one just can’t go wrong with fresh berries and whipped cream!
Rebecca S. says
When I was a kid, it was butter and powdered sugar. Now it’s fresh fruit and plain yogurt or fresh fruit and real maple syrup.
Sweetphi says
Oh my goodness – butter and powdered sugar, now that sounds so good lol. I also love fresh fruit and maple syrup with waffles 🙂
Rebecca S. says
Melt butter into every hole then fill with powdered sugar! It’s kind of like making frosting for every space. It’s SO tasty. I might still do that occasionally as an adult…
Sweetphi says
OMG that seriously sounds SO good, need to try powdered sugar!
Sandy Hemsher says
I love to chop up fresh strawberries and raspberries for my waffle and sprinkle with slivered almonds. Thanks for info on new waffle mix. Buying some this week!!!!!
Sweetphi says
Fresh fruit and almonds sounds so good, and I’m so glad I got to introduce you to this mix, I just bought some more for my hubby and I this week, I’m obsessed lol
Jenice says
Waffle Bar, what a clever idea! My favorite topping is strawberries and whipped cream.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much – and those are my favorite toppings too 🙂
Jeffrey says
Well, I’m gonna say chicken and waffles is my favorite, topped with pure maple syrup. Aside from that, I do like caramelized bananas, candied pecans and pure maple syrup when I have the waffles for breakfast!
Sweetphi says
Your waffle toppings sound absolutely amazing! We had homemade chicken and waffles for my birthday dinner this past weekend, so yummy!
Regina Elliott says
I love black eye peas on my waffles I know it sounds crazy and your thinking that must be terrible but when I was pregnant I craved this unique pairing and it was heavenly and still is
Sweetphi says
Oh my goodness, what a unique topping! I’m pregnant right now, so trust me, I don’t think it sounds crazy lol…it has me thinking I need to try that 🙂
Regina Elliott says
You should it’s good !!
Bridget says
I love bacon and toasted pecans on my whole grain waffles !! Yum!!
Sweetphi says
Yum, I love the savory toppings 🙂
r rentea says
Cutest post ever!!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much 🙂
jess larson | plays well with butter says
i was seriously JUST telling chris (hubby) that i’d take waffles over pancakes any day. their crispy exterior & fluffy interior can’t be beat. loving the toppings you’ve got going on here…i’d add some smoked salmon, cream cheese & capers to the mix too for a savory option! xx
Sweetphi says
Waffles truly are the best, aren’t they? I love your savory topping option, totally craving savory waffles now. For my birthday dinner this past weekend my in-laws made chicken and I made cornmeal waffles, so savory waffles are totally my jam now 🙂
Jess says
Genius idea – and it school vacation week so this sounds like a WIN WIN! Thank you for the yummy ideas and inspiration!
Hope you’re feeling better these days – you’re getting closer! You know I love me a Spring baby!
Sweetphi says
This would be so perfect for a fun vacation breakfast, we all had such a good time having waffles for brunch. And thank you, definitely feeling so much better these days 🙂
Sues says
Yes, please!! What could be better than a waffle bar?? This is SO fun!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much, we definitely had a blast having the waffle bar, we cannot wait to do it again 🙂
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
What a fun idea Phi! I love the idea of entertaining for brunch and there are so many fun topping options here!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Karen, everyone had a blast and I loved seeing the different toppings people chose!
Cheri says
Hi Phi, having company this weekend, going to have a waffle bar like this in the morning. You are brilliant!!!!
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much Cheri, I think you and your guests will love a waffle bar – it was really so much fun!
Jamie says
Those toppings look so great! We make breakfast for dinner once a week! I can’t wait to try a waffle bar with my husband and son! They are going to love it! My favorite waffle topping is homemade blueberry compote!
Sweetphi says
Breakfast for dinner once a week sounds so perfect, I definitely need to do more of that 🙂 Love that you make homemade compote, I’m totally going to have to try making some!