Fluffy 5-Ingredient Banana Oat Waffles (Gluten-Free & Naturally Sweet)

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 medium overripe bananas (with plenty of brown spots)
• 1.5 cups (135g) rolled old-fashioned oats (or quick oats)
• 1 large egg (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup whole milk (or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1.5 tsp baking powder (for airy, fluffy rise)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• Coconut oil or butter for greasing waffle iron
• Toppings: Fresh banana coins, toasted chopped walnuts, and warm 100% pure maple syrup

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1
   Step 1 (Mash Bananas): Peel the overripe bananas into a mixing bowl. Mash thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth with minimal lumps.
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   Step 2 (Add Ingredients): Add the rolled oats, egg, milk, ground cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt directly to the bowl.
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   Step 3 (Whisk Batter): Whisk vigorously with a hand whisk (or pulse in a blender for 30 seconds for a smoother batter) until a thick, uniform waffle batter forms. Let sit for 3 minutes so oats absorb liquid.
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   Step 4 (Cook in Waffle Iron): Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly brush plates with melted butter or spray with coconut oil. Ladle about 1/2 cup of batter into the center of the iron. Close and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until steam stops escaping and waffles are golden-brown and crisp.
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   Step 5 (Stack & Top): Carefully lift waffles out with a fork. Stack on warm plates and top with freshly sliced banana coins and chopped walnuts.
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   Step 6 (Serve & Enjoy!): Drizzle generously with warm pure maple syrup and serve immediately while edges are piping hot and crispy!

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)