Start your day with a wholesome and delicious breakfast by making these cornmeal waffles that have an added nutritional boost from chia seeds. These waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, providing a delightful texture. The combination of cornmeal and chia seeds creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Top them with your favorite fruits, yogurt, or maple syrup for a complete breakfast experience. With a preparing time of just 20 minutes, these waffles are a quick and easy option for a weekday or weekend morning treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Cooking spray or additional melted butter for greasing the waffle iron
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chia seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, using the recommended amount according to your waffle iron's instructions.
- Close the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the waffle from the iron and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the cornmeal waffles with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, yogurt, or maple syrup.
- Enjoy the crispy and nutritious cornmeal waffles with chia seeds!
Interesting Facts
Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein.
Cornmeal adds a hearty and slightly sweet flavor to the waffles.
Buttermilk helps create a tender and moist texture in the waffles.
You can make a large batch of these waffles and freeze them for later use.