Banana-Cinnamon Waffles with Caramelized Banana Topping

My son asks for these every Saturday morning. Not waffles in general. These waffles, specifically, with the caramelized bananas on top. The waffle batter has a mashed ripe banana and vanilla Greek yogurt worked into it alongside the usual flour, milk, egg, and cinnamon. The yogurt makes the inside tender and slightly tangy. The banana makes it sweet without extra sugar.

The topping is what he is really after. Sliced banana cooked in butter and brown sugar with a pinch of cinnamon until the slices go soft and glossy and the sugar turns into a sauce. A spoonful of vanilla yogurt on top of that. He eats it in silence, which from a thirteen-year-old is the highest compliment.

How to Make Banana-Cinnamon Waffles

Mix the Batter Gently

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, yogurt, egg, vanilla, and the mashed banana. Fold wet into dry until just combined. Lumps are fine. Overmixed waffle batter makes tough, flat waffles.

Pour about 120ml (1/2 cup) into your waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s directions. The batter is thicker than standard because of the yogurt and banana.

Caramelize the Banana Topping

Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add sliced banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning the banana slices once, until the sugar dissolves into a syrupy sauce and the banana softens without falling apart.

Spoon the caramelized banana and sauce over the waffle. Add a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt on top. Serve immediately while the topping is still warm and the waffle is still crisp.

Banana-Cinnamon Waffles with Caramelized Banana Topping

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• Author: Kim Nguyen
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: Serves 2
• Diet: Omnivore

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Description

Fluffy waffles get a boost from cinnamon and mashed banana. Caramelized banana slices make a decadent topping.

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Ingredients

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• 1 1/4 cups (296 ml) all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup (118 ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (118 ml) vanilla greek yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 bananas, mashed
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• sprinkle of sea salt

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Instructions

1. Mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, milk, yogurt, egg, vanilla, and banana until smooth. Do not overmix.
2. Pour 1/2 cup of batter into your waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

For the topping

1. In a small saucepan, combine butter, honey, sugar, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat. Whisk continually.
2. Once the mixture bubbles, reduce heat to low-medium. Add sliced bananas and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
3. Immediately pour the topping over the waffles and serve.

Notes

• Overripe bananas will yield sweeter waffles and a more intense banana flavor.
• For gluten-free waffles, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Adjust the liquid as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
• Leftover waffles can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 waffles
• Calories: 400
• Sugar: 25
• Sodium: 200
• Fat: 18
• Saturated Fat: 10
• Unsaturated Fat: 6
• Carbohydrates: 60
• Fiber: 4
• Protein: 8
• Cholesterol: 80

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