Strawberry Waffles

Jul 6, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A stack of golden strawberry waffles on a plate with a pat of butter and the toppings from the recipe

Buttermilk waffles flavored with the seeds of a fresh vanilla bean and filled with juicy diced strawberries, delivering a bright, fresh twist on a classic breakfast favorite.

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 5 min

Total 40 min

Yield 6 waffles

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Ingredients

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waffles

2.0 cups (240.0 g)all-purpose flour
3.0 tbsp (38.0 g)sugar
2.0 tsp (8.0 g)baking powder
½ tsp (2.0 g)baking soda
½ tsp (2.0 g)fine sea salt
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs
1 ¾ cups (420.0 ml)buttermilk, at room temperature
6.0 tbsp (85.0 g)unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
1 ½ cups (225.0 g)fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

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Instructions

Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a knife.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla bean seeds until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep waffles tender. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the diced fresh strawberries carefully to distribute evenly without crushing.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the baking powder and soda to activate and the batter to thicken slightly.
Grease the waffle iron lightly with melted butter or cooking spray.
Pour about 2/3 cup of batter per waffle onto the hot waffle iron. Close and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes depending on your waffle iron.
Remove the waffle carefully and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter.
Serve the waffles warm, optionally topped with more fresh strawberries and whipped cream or maple syrup.

Tips

Gently fold in strawberries at the end to prevent too much moisture from making the batter soggy.
Vanilla bean seeds deliver more intense vanilla flavor than extract, stirring seeds into the wet ingredients helps to distribute the flavor evenly.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make strawberry waffles?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 5 minutes to rest. The recipe makes 6 waffles.

How should I store strawberry waffles?

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a toaster or oven to restore crispness.

Can I make strawberry waffles ahead?

You can dice fresh strawberries and prep the batter up to 2 hours ahead; keep batter refrigerated and stir gently before cooking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Buttermilk waffles flavored with the seeds of a fresh vanilla bean and filled with juicy diced strawberries, delivering a bright, fresh twist on a classic breakfast favorite.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

336 Calories / serving

14.2g Fat

43.2g Carbs

8.9g Protein

11.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~2016 cal · 85g fat · 259g carbs · 53g protein · 71g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 336 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 64 min·3.7 mi·~7500 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 46 min·2.3 mi·~4600 steps
Moderate cycling 34 min·6.8 mi
Swimming laps 47 min
Jogging 33 min·2.8 mi·~5300 steps
Stair climbing 31 min·~2800 steps
Dancing 55 min
Bodyweight circuit training 34 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 78 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.