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EASY BANANA BREAD WAFFLES

68 · Feb 4, 2013 · 35 Comments

Easy is the name of the game for me lately when it comes to food intake. As much as I would love to be able to spend all day in the kitchen developing intricate, detailed recipes, I unfortunately just don’t have the bandwidth.

Six classes, an internship and multiple volunteer opportunities have left me incredibly short on leisure time.

That’s where things like this come in!

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They taste delicious.

They’re relatively healthy.

They will make your entire house smell like freshly baked banana bread.

And most importantly, they’re done in a matter of minutes.

When every moment of your day needs to be utilized in the best way possible, you just can’t beat the simplicity of options like this.

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Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Favorite pancake mix
  • 1 incredibly ripe banana

I know, it seems too good to be true, but I swear to you, that’s all I used.

Here’s what you need to do (or, if you don’t have time to do it, your 2 year old…or maybe even your dog, could probably handle it given the complexity of this recipe):

  • Preheat waffle iron (if you don’t have one, you can easily make these pancakes)
  • Prepare pancake mix according to instructions (I used 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. canola oil and 1/2 cup water for 1 cup of mix)
  • Mash banana and whisk into mix.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter into each waffle mold and close the lid.
  • Wait until the machine beeps at you, letting you know it’s done.
  • Remove, top with butter and warm syrup.
  • Serve.

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  1. hillary | nutrition nut on the run says

    Feb. 4th, 2013 at 8:53 am

    holy yum! waffles just aren’t the same w/o banana.

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 4th, 2013 at 9:22 am

      Agreed!

      Reply
  2. Carly @ Snack Therapy says

    Feb. 4th, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Why oh why do I not own a waffle maker? Sad day. These look so pretty and tasty (and ridiculously easy)!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 4th, 2013 at 9:23 am

      Haha – I don’t know but you should get one! Though I bet these would be just as good as pancakes 🙂 And yes! SO ridiculously easy (obviously the best part about them!)

      Reply
  3. Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says

    Feb. 4th, 2013 at 9:18 am

    oh yum, I love waffles, I need a waffle maker!!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 4th, 2013 at 9:22 am

      Yes you do! I used mine SO often – well worth the investment! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lauren says

    Feb. 4th, 2013 at 9:53 am

    2 Ingredient Pancakes that look like that? Love it!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 4th, 2013 at 2:57 pm

      Right!? Plus they’re healthy! What could be better?!

      Reply
  5. Erica says

    Feb. 4th, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    What a great, easy idea!!!!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 4th, 2013 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks Erica 🙂 It’s SUPER easy and so tasty – I highly recommend it!

      Reply
  6. Rachel says

    Feb. 4th, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    what kind of waffle maker do you have? They look so cute!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 4th, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      I have the 4-slice belgian waffle maker by Cuisinart (http://www.cuisinart.com/products/waffle_makers/waf-100.html) – I love it!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    Feb. 4th, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    I’m so in. (even though I “don’t like” bananas.)

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 4th, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      Hahaha – you and me both friend. It’s perfect for the ‘banana haters’ in us 😉

      Reply
  8. kayla says

    Feb. 5th, 2013 at 5:15 am

    beautiful photography cait! these look amazing!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 5th, 2013 at 9:07 am

      Thanks Kayla! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kelly says

    Feb. 5th, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Oh. My. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 5th, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      Couldn’t have said it better myself 🙂

      Reply
  10. Allison @ Life's a Bowl says

    Feb. 6th, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Pancakes, waffles, french toast… Anything sweet is the best way to start the day IMO 😀 I’ve been hoping to get my hands on Kodiak Cakes but haven’t seen them anywhere [Target ran out a while ago and hasn’t restocked]. I’ll have to try Bob’s Red Mill!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 9th, 2013 at 11:10 pm

      Definitely give them a try – it’s an awesome mix! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Brittany says

    Feb. 7th, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    These waffles are gorgeous!! OH my gosh they look so good.

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 9th, 2013 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks Brittany 🙂

      Reply
  12. Alison says

    Feb. 10th, 2013 at 2:12 am

    Firstly, I LOVE the photographs. Secondly, what a great recipe!! You’ve combined two of my favourite things. Sadly I don’t have a waffle maker with me (I moved to the middle east and only brought what fit in suitcases!), BUT I think I could make this into some yummy pancakes… perfect for a Saturday morning!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 12th, 2013 at 11:20 am

      Aw thank you! And these would DEFINITELY work as pancakes – I think that might even be my next project 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sara @ Nourish and Flourish says

    Feb. 11th, 2013 at 1:22 am

    I almost fell out of my chair as I was scrolling through these pictures! YUM! The simplicity of the recipe was the icing on the cake (err, syrup on the waffle?) 🙂 Thanks for the great idea, Cait! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! <3

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 12th, 2013 at 11:23 am

      Thanks Sara – so glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Sky @ The Blonde In Black says

    Feb. 16th, 2013 at 11:58 am

    These waffles look amazing!! Great natural looking pictures too. I’ll probably have to try it out in pancake form too.

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 21st, 2013 at 9:36 am

      Thank you! 🙂 Let me know what you think if you give it a try!

      Reply
  15. Erica says

    Feb. 20th, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I miss seeing your blog posts 😉

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Feb. 21st, 2013 at 9:36 am

      Aw thanks! I miss doing them! Hopefully things will settle down soon and I can get back to it!

      Reply
      • Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says

        Mar. 5th, 2013 at 2:36 pm

        I miss ’em, too. Hope to “see ya” soon!

        Reply
        • Cait says

          Mar. 11th, 2013 at 9:42 am

          Aw thanks lady. I promise to make my return as soon as I can!!

          Reply
  16. London says

    Feb. 27th, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    These sound positively delicious! And they are so interesting looking.

    Reply
  17. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says

    Mar. 8th, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    Oh how I love my waffles, or pancakes, or eggs! Breakfast for all meals of the day works for me!

    Reply
    • Cait says

      Mar. 11th, 2013 at 9:43 am

      A girl after my own heart 🙂

      Reply

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