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Brown Butter Banana & Date Oat Waffles

These gluten-free oat waffles are made with whole oats, bananas, and dates for a naturally sweet, high-fiber breakfast. They’re hearty, filling, and quick enough for busy mornings—with an easy vegan option.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk dairy or unsweetened oat milk
  • 1½ cups rolled oats finely ground
  • ¼ cup chopped dates
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Keep cooking until it turns golden and smells nutty. Do not walk away. Brown butter can burn in a matter of seconds. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk bananas and eggs until smooth. Stir in milk, vanilla, and the browned butter (including the good bits).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ground oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Stir in dates. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the oats can get their life together.
  5. Cook in a preheated, greased waffle iron until deeply golden and crisp.

Notes

Easy ways to customize
  • Add walnuts or pecans for extra fiber and crunch
  • Cinnamon or cardamom for a cozy breakfast vibe
  • Swap a splash of milk for Greek yogurt for protein
  • Cook a minute longer and rest on a rack for crispier waffles