Lemon Cranberry Waffles
Brighten up your breakfast table with these irresistible Lemon Cranberry Waffles, a perfect balance of zesty citrus and sweet, tangy cranberries. Made with freshly grated lemon zest and plump dried cranberries folded into a fluffy buttermilk batter, these waffles offer a delightful contrast of flavors in every golden, crisp bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this breakfast favorite is ideal for a weekend brunch or a holiday treat. Serve them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup for an indulgent start to your day. Packed with vibrant flavors and easy-to-follow instructions, these waffles are destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1.75 cups buttermilk
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 0.75 cups dried cranberries
- as needed nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate medium bowl, mix the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
Pour an appropriate amount of batter (based on your waffle iron's size) onto the hot iron and close the lid. Cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes or according to your waffle iron's settings.
Carefully remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter, spraying the waffle iron with cooking spray as needed between batches.
Serve the waffles warm with your favorite toppings such as powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 3201 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.7 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.6 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 605 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1050 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
