Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles are a delightful twist on your traditional breakfast. These fluffy waffles burst with bright citrus flavor and are sprinkled with crunchy poppy seeds, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ideal for brunch or a cozy breakfast at home, they promise to elevate your morning routine. Serve them warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit for an unforgettable start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, lemon juice, and eggs until fully blended.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions while letting the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron and pour in enough batter to fill it without overflowing. Close and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Serve warm topped with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg