Weekend Breakfast Ideas: 5 Ways to Top Your Waffles

We love the weekends because usually one of the two days allows for a lazy, yummy breakfast where a bit of extra effort can go a long way. Waffles are always a family favourite and there’s so many unique and delicious ways to serve them. Because sometimes maple syrup just doesn’t cut it…

5 delicious ways to top your waffles…

1. Vanilla whipped cream & blackberries

Using whipped cream to top your waffles is not new, but jazzing it up with a hint of vanilla makes breakfast feel like dessert.

Whip up your favourite go-to basic waffle batter and cook waffles in a waffle maker until crispy and golden brown.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup whipped cream until soft peaks form.
Add 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract and continue to whip until thick and glossy.
Transfer waffles to a plate or platter, dollop with vanilla whipped cream and top with fresh blackberries and mango or peaches.

2. Espresso chocolate sauce & raspberries

If you’re a chocolate lover, start off by stirring a little Dutch-process cocoa into your waffle batter. Then, once your waffles are all ready, top them with a drizzle (or a good squeeze) of good quality chocolate or fudge sauce and scatter with fresh raspberries or strawberries.

3. Prosciutto, avocado, sour cream & grated cheddar

Who says sweet cream and syrup are is the only ways to top your waffles? We know savoury is also a great way to go!

Start off by adding a little grated cheddar and freshly chopped thyme leaves to your waffle batter.
Then, once your waffles are set to go, top them with thin slices of salty prosciutto, avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, and more grated cheddar cheese.

Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

4. Cinnamon sugar, caramelized apples & vanilla ice cream

If apple pie is your thing, or if you’re wondering what to do with all those apples you picked this fall, this is the recipe for you.

Make a waffle batter with little hits of spice from ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a small bowl, stir together 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon and set aside.
Core and slice 2 apples into wedges.
Melt a little butter in a large skillet, add apples and a sprinkle of sugar. Cook, tossing often, until apples are soft and caramelized, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Once waffles are ready to go, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, some caramelized apples and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Pure indulgence!!

5. Sliced bananas, salted peanuts & caramel sauce

As this variation is already quite rich, we recommend whipping up your go-to basic waffle batter. Once waffles are golden and ready, top with sliced banana (if you’re looking for over-the-top-indulgence, try caramelizing them first), coarsely chopped salted peanuts. and a drizzle of caramel sauce or dulce de leche.