We respect a plain old, well-made buttermilk waffle. Truly, we do. Crunchier than pancakes, but still delightfully fluffy, waffles are more than satisfying on their own. But we have to admit, their flat shape and deep, square divots are just asking to be filled with toppings and loaded with flavors.
Of course, fruits such as apples and berries are at home atop these breakfast treats, but some unexpected flavors work nicely, too — cornbread, zucchini, and even pumpkin spice. If you’re looking for a break from your tried-and-true plain waffles, check out these recipes that add a bit of sweetness or spice to your batter (and breakfast).
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Vanilla Bean And Blueberry Waffles

Something Swanky
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Banana Bread Waffles

A Cookie Named Desire
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Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Belgian Waffles

Half Baked Harvest
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Apple Fritter Waffle Doughnuts

Completely Delicious
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Vanilla Yeasted Waffles With Roasted Peach Maple Syrup

How Sweet It Is
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Chocolate Waffles With Peanut Butter Sauce

Running to the Kitchen
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Cheddar Cornbread Waffles With Fried Egg

How Sweet It Is
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Cider Pumpkin Waffles With Toasted Pecan Butter

Half Baked Harvest
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Coconut Flour Waffles

Deliciously Organic
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Chocolate Caramel Liege Waffles

Bakingdom
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Weekday Waffles With Maple-Blueberry Butter

fiveandspice/Food52
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Spiced Stout Waffles

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Apple, Cheddar and Prosciutto Waffles

10th Kitchen
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Aretha Frankenstein's Waffles

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From Aretha Frankenstein's restaurant in Chattanooga, TN.
From Aretha Frankenstein's restaurant in Chattanooga, TN.
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Gluten-Free Cornbread Waffles

Ashley McLaughlin/Food52
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Chili and Cornbread Waffle Stacks

Pinch of Yum
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Orange Cinnamon Belgian Waffles with Dark Chocolate Hot Fudge

Desserts for Breakfast
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Spiced Apple Buttermilk Waffles

Recipe Girl
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Chai Waffles

Joanne Eats Well With Others
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