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Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles

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Easy weekend mornings or pull-from-the-freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor so they come together fast. Hooray! vegan + gluten free

Easy weekend mornings or pull from the freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor and are freezer friendly. Hooray! #vegan #Eggfree #DairyFree + #glutenfree

I love waffles.

I’m obsessed with waffles. Savory, or sweet… gimme waffles and I’m a happy girl.

But I’ve tempered my love affair in the past because I didn’t want all the white flour for breakfast. I’d rather save that for cake. Then I started playing with oat flour (because waffles!). Shortly after that, I learned how to make oat flour using a blender, then in a food processor. Either can be used!

When I discovered I could make waffles with oat flour I flipped out!  Pancakes are next.

Easy weekend mornings or pull from the freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor and are freezer friendly. Hooray! #vegan #Eggfree #DairyFree + #glutenfree   Easy weekend mornings or pull from the freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor and are freezer friendly. Hooray! #vegan #Eggfree #DairyFree + #glutenfreeEasy weekend mornings or pull from the freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor and are freezer friendly. Hooray! #vegan #Eggfree #DairyFree + #glutenfree   Easy weekend mornings or pull from the freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor and are freezer friendly. Hooray! #vegan #Eggfree #DairyFree + #glutenfree

Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are like eating a bowl of oatmeal in waffle form; oatmeal waffles anyone?  But they’re so easy to make, even if you’re still half asleep. Simply toss all the ingredients into the work-bowl or pitcher, blend then bake in a waffle iron.   

Lightly crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside with all those nooks to fill with warm maple syrup and your favorite toppings.

Easy weekend mornings or pull from the freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor and are freezer friendly. Hooray! #vegan #Eggfree #DairyFree + #glutenfree

A Few Recipe Notes: 

  • Blender or food processor – either will work for this recipe. The food processor leaves the batter chunkier than the blender, but the results after baking are delicious! I’ve included details on how to process the ingredients using either machine in the recipe. 
  • Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are freezer friendly. Simply cool the waffles completely, stack one on top of the other, slide into a storage container then freeze for up to two weeks. They can be toasted from freezer to toaster (I use a toaster oven).
  • Fresh local berries are not in season yet here, so I opt to top waffles with jam. My favorites are strawberry and raspberry. 
  • This recipe is versatile: I’ve used walnuts in place of the pecans, tossed in a handful of mini chocolate chips or frozen blueberries (after blending) all with good results.
  • Some waffle irons require oil before baking. The one I use (and loooove) does not – it has a non stick surface. To reduce the chance of sticking waffles (other than using a nonstick waffle maker), make sure the waffle iron is fully preheated before adding the batter, oil or butter the iron throughly and no peeking before they’re done baking. If anything, give the owners manual a once over to see the particular needs of your iron.  Food 52 has a discussion on the topic. And note, there is no oil added to this recipe. 

More Waffle Love: 

  • Overnight Sourdough Spelt Waffles – from Occasionally Eggs
  • Chocolate Buttermilk Belgian Waffles – from Kitchen Confidant
  • Flourless Vegan Banana Bread Waffles – from Making Thyme for Health
  • Savory Waffles with Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower – from Floating Kitchen
Easy weekend mornings or pull from the freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor and are freezer friendly. Hooray! #vegan #Eggfree #DairyFree + #glutenfree
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Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles

Easy weekend mornings or pull-from-the-freezer weekday ready? Yes please! Banana-Pecan Oat Waffles are whipped up in the blender or food processor so they come together fast. Hooray! vegan + gluten free *Be sure to read additional notes above (in the blog post) for more information. 

Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 Waffles
Author Traci York | Vanilla And Bean

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 C (175g) Old Fashioned Thick Rolled Oats not quick - gluten free if needed
  • 1 1/4 C (305g) Nut Milk - I use 1/2 diluted homemade cashew milk
  • 3 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 C (125g) Banana mashed (about 1 medium)
  • 1/2 C (55g) Pecans whole
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Serve With (optional):

  • Fresh Berries, Butter, Jam, Pure Maple Syrup, Chocolate Drizzle, Chopped Pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions, including whether to oil/butter the iron or not (see note). Preheat the oven to 150F (66C) and place a sheet pan in the oven. 

  2. A. For the Blender (I use VitaMix): To the blender container add the oats, milk, vinegar, banana, pecans, baking powder and soda, salt, cinnamon and extract. Blend for one minute on medium to medium high. The batter will be thick and completely smooth. 

    OR

    B. For the Food Processor: To the work bowl add the oats, milk, vinegar, banana, pecans, baking powder and soda, salt, cinnamon and extract. Whirl for 3 minutes scraping the bowl down once during processing. The batter will be thick and not quite completely smooth. 

  3. Scoop out 1/3 C of batter and pour into the waffle iron. Bake until golden (according to manufacturer's directions). Mine take about 6-7 minutes to bake. Gently remove the waffles using a fork and place them on the sheet pan in the preheated oven. Finish baking the remaining batter. 

  4. Serve with your favorite toppings.

  5. To Freeze: Allow the waffles to cool completely before storing them in a storage container. They can stack one on top of another - freeze for up to two weeks (beyond that and I start getting freezer burn unless individually wrapped). 

    From the Freezer: Bake at 300F (150C) for about 8-10 minutes or until warmed through or toast on the toaster setting in a toaster oven. Keep an eye on them so they don't get too dark. 

Recipe Notes

Some waffle irons require oil before baking. The one I use (and loooove) does not - it has a non stick surface. To reduce the chance of sticking waffles (other than using a nonstick waffle maker), make sure the waffle iron is fully preheated before adding the batter, oil or butter the iron throughly and no peeking before they're done baking. If concerned, give your owners manual a once over to see the particular needs of your iron. Note, there is no oil added to this recipe. For more information, Food 52 has a discussion on the topic. 

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Comments

  1. Annelies says

    April 17, 2018 at 3:34 am

    This looks amazing!
    I will definitly try them out!
    Nice to discover your blog!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 17, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you for stopping by Annelies!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    April 16, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Oh I love oatmeal and waffles (such a carb girl!!) so I especially adore these! I bet the bananas and pecans give such a nice flavor to them. :) Such beautiful inviting photos as always- what a great syrup shot!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 17, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      I’m SO with you, Emily… I love pecans and how they lend a sweet/nutty flavor to these easy waffles!

      Reply
  3. Amisha says

    April 11, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    I love that this recipe does not have oil, or butter and is vegan and so healthy for you! I love waffles too for breakfast, but I use butter and eggs and sugar in it :(. I need to try your recipe for healthy waffles :)

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 13, 2018 at 8:43 am

      Not that those are bad things – and in moderation for me – but I wanted to create a waffle that everyone could enjoy! Hooray! I think you’d love these Amisha! xo

      Reply
  4. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    April 10, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    You know I’m a huge fan of blender waffles! My banana bread waffles are very similar to these and they’re my favorite. You can’t beat how easy they are. Love the idea to add pecans too!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 11, 2018 at 7:49 am

      OMGeee easy indeed! And I’m a big fan right there with ya, Sarah! I fussed and tweaked over this recipe for months before I got it just where I wanted it and in the end, the pecans won my heart! I love them too!

      Reply
  5. nicola says

    April 8, 2018 at 8:53 am

    I had a banana waiting to be used! Just made these, I got a hoot & a holler from the other room after they were delivered! Delicious! Will definitely make these again, thank you.

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 8, 2018 at 9:39 am

      Love it, Nicola! Thank you for your note! lol :D

      Reply
  6. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:20 am

    These look like the perfect Sunday morning pancakes. I love how you’ve added oats for nutrition and they are gluten free. Cheers!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      Hooray for oats! I’m so impressed with oat flour… and am trying all sorts of new things with it. Thank you Karen!

      Reply
  7. Alexandra | Occasionally Eggs says

    April 8, 2018 at 2:23 am

    Aw thanks so much for linking to my sourdough waffles, Traci! These look so good, I can’t wait to try – I’m a bit late for this weekend but they’re on my list for next Sunday. Graham doesn’t consider breakfast to have happened unless porridge is involved, so maybe this is a good compromise ;)

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      I hope you and Graham love em! Easy cleanup and leftovers…. the weekend is lookin good! xo

      Reply
  8. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    April 7, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    I love these waffles, Traci! What a treat for the weekend! :)

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you Laura!

      Reply
  9. Hannah says

    April 7, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    I came home from work ravenous today and mixed these up. So easy to mix together in the food processor and I fried them like pancakes for an even quicker version. So delicious and nutritious! Thanks for the inspiration

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      I loved reading your note Hannah! Thank you for sharing your pancake tip with us! I can’t wait to give it a go!

      Reply
  10. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    April 7, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    Waffles in the blender! How easy is that. Love that these don’t have eggs and are packed with nuts – perfect weekend breakfast, Traci. Now I just have to buy myself a waffle maker!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Oh these are such a treat, Geraldine! You know, Hannah (commentor just after you) fried them like pancakes and they worked! I’ve not tried it yet, but I will be next time I whip em up! lol!

      Reply
  11. Kristin says

    April 7, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    I made these waffles this morning and they are amazingly delicious and so easy to prepare! The buttermilk hack is one of my favorite tricks and it takes these waffles to the next level. I love using oats as a base because I always have them on hand. The cinnamon highlights the banana flavor perfectly. This is one of my new weekend breakfast go-tos! Thank you, Traci!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      Ohhh yeah! I saw your gorgeous capture on Instagram Kristin and instantly wanted to whip up another batch! I love the cinnamon in these too. The house smells sooo good while their baking! Thank you for your note, Kristin! SO happy you enjoy them!

      Reply
  12. 2pots2cook says

    April 7, 2018 at 8:30 am

    Glad to find the oat milk version waffles. Thank you very much for sharing and enjoy the weekend !

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  13. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    April 7, 2018 at 6:59 am

    Oh my! These sound fab! I just love stashing my freezer with waffles for easy (but still awesome!) breakfasts! Love the banana-pecan combo. Can’t be beat!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Right? They’re perfect for weekday mornings… effortless! Pecans always have my heart first… xo

      Reply
  14. Aimee says

    April 6, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Traci, these look magical!! I’ve recently discovered Oat Milk and a whole new world has opened for me. I can’t wait to try these soon completely guilt free!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 6, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Aimee! Thank you so much! You know, I’ve pretty much stuck to my regular homemade cashew milk for so long, and after giving up on Almond or Hazelnut milk, I’ve not tried anything else. I’ll have to give oat a try. I bet it is SO creamy!

      Reply
  15. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    April 6, 2018 at 7:30 am

    The next time our son Nicholas comes home, he’s getting a bowl of oatmeal in waffle form! He will love these as much as I will! Thanks for sharing, my friend! xo

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 6, 2018 at 11:09 am

      I love it, Annie! I hope you and Nicholas love them! xo

      Reply
  16. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    April 6, 2018 at 6:01 am

    Oh boy do I LOVE waffles too Traci! And you know my love for pecans!! Perfect that you’ve replaced the white flour and used oats! Genius! I can’t wait to give these a try. I’m always dying to break out my waffle iron! Happy weekend and thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 6, 2018 at 11:08 am

      OMGeee pecan everything Mary Ann! I love them too! The waffle iron has been working overtime around here lately :D

      Reply
  17. Albert Bevia says

    April 6, 2018 at 2:42 am

    I love waffles too, and these sound simply delicious, I love the whole make your own oat flour, and the fact that these are freezer friendly…makes this recipe a big winner :)

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      April 6, 2018 at 11:08 am

      I’m SO with you Albert! Weekend easy is the best!

      Reply

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