8 holiday-inspired waffles that are just begging to be made this weekend

8 holiday-inspired waffles that are just begging to be made this weekend

We don’t know about you, but to us, weekends not only mean sleeping in, but they also mean breakfast. Yup, we finally have more time to actually make something to eat versus just pouring some cereal into a bowl. And these holiday-inspired waffles are begging to be made this weekend.

Yup, waffles! The big plus? They’re not that difficult to make and you can test out your holiday creativity. If you thought Gingerbread Lattes and Peppermint Mochas were the extent of your mornings lately, think again.

Yes, waffles may seem intimidating to make, but they’re actually quite easy. Plus, you can get creative with your waffle ingredients (hint: think Leslie Knope). Annnnnd, waffle makers seem to be on sale a lot, so once you buy one, it’ll last you a lonnnng time.

Without further ado, here are some of the best holiday-themed waffles we’ve seen lately. With a bit of practice, you’ll be a pro in no time and will want to throw brunch after brunch. Trust us.

1. Gingerbread Waffles

We wish our Friday morning looked something like this Look for our #Gingerbread #Waffle recipe on EverydayGoodThinking.com in December (we'll also have #redvelvet and #pumpkin waffles on that blog next month!) • • • #TGIF #breakfast #holidaywaffles #leslieknope #allthesyrup #allthewhippedcream #instayum #instagood #foodblog #feedfeed #thefeedfeed #TODAYfood #huffingtonposttaste #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #thekitchn #buzzfeed #tastingtable #f52grams #food52 #foodgawker

A photo posted by Everyday Good Thinking (@hamiltonbeach) on Nov 11, 2016 at 5:41am PST

Gingerbread waffles?! All we can say is: Yum. This recipe by EverydayGoodThinking.com will change the way you look at waffles forever — in the best possible way, of course. They also suggest eating them with a zesty lemon spread and/or gingerbread-flavored coffee. Count us in!

2. Snowman Waffles

Nomnom... #kulinersby #demandailing #snowmanwaffle

A photo posted by Rahma Koestiyani (@rahmakoestiyani) on Dec 1, 2016 at 1:48am PST

If you’re looking for a more three-dimensional waffle, look no further than this snowman waffle. Whether you want a breakfast activity to do with your kids, friends, significant other, or solo, it definitely makes breakfast more fun. Plus, you probably want to eat the “snowman” before he melts! You can use this recipe from Allrecipes for the waffles themselves.

3. Christmas Tree & Reindeer Waffles

December is finally here! ☃️☃️ It's the perfect time to try making some holiday style waffles! Thanks to Nostalgia Electrics’ Waffle Makers, you can whip up mouthwatering waffles in record time! Get yourself one today at SM (Aura, Makati, Megamall and North EDSA), Landmark Makati and Trinoma), Rustan’s (Makati and Shangrila). (Photo Credits: Pinterest) #nostalgiaelectrics #nostalgiaelectricsph #wafflewaker #flipwafflemaker #holidays #holidaywaffles #christmastreewaffle #reindeerwaffle #christmaswaffle #holidaybreakfast #christmasbreakfast #sm #landmark #rustans

A photo posted by Nostalgia Electrics PH (@nostalgiaelectricsph) on Dec 2, 2016 at 8:11pm PST

Okay, we just have to say it: People are so creative! I mean, how fun would it be to wake up to Christmas tree and reindeer waffles? Just make sure to have some food coloring on hand, as well as waffle-decorating accessories, like bacon and bananas. Here’s a good Christmas tree waffle recipe by McCormick, that you can also use for the reindeer (minus the green food coloring, of course). And McCormick uses mini M&M’s as tree ornaments. Clever!

4. Santa Waffles

Breakfast for dinner #holidaywaffles #happyholidays #santa #christmas #christmasfood #foodporn #yum #waffles #foodart #edibleart

A photo posted by Liz Bui (@liz.bui) on Dec 7, 2015 at 2:13pm PST

If you want even more holiday-themed waffles, try making a Santa waffle. Insta user @liz.bui even made part of the Santa waffle red. Ah-mazing! And look at her (healthy!) variation of the Christmas tree waffle! You can use this waffle recipe by The Pioneer Woman as your base. Hungry yet?!

5. Cinnamon Waffles

Waffles are always a good idea #cinnamonwaffles

A photo posted by Anna Westerholm (@annawesterholm) on Apr 23, 2016 at 4:46am PDT

Look how pretty these cinnamon waffles are — and heart-shaped to boot! You can use your favorite waffle recipe and either imitate the photo or make one of the above shapes. MrBreakfast.com has a great recipe for cinnamon waffles, and then you can decorate them to your liking.

6. Cranberry Waffles

FRESH CRANBERRY WAFFLES adapted from @breville recipe for Classic Waffles. These waffles are made with 100% WHITE whole-wheat flour in place of all-purpose flour; fresh cranberries and orange zest are added to the recipe; and replacing yogurt whey for milk. These waffles are crispy on the outside, light and tender on the inside, loaded with fresh cut-up cranberries throughout, citrus-y from the orange zest and delicious! FRESH CRANBERRY WAFFLES 2 cups WHITE whole-wheat flour (256g) 1/4 cup natural cane sugar (46g) 1 tablespoons baking powder (11g) 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (3g) Zest of one medium-size orange (4g) 1-3/4 cups cut-up fresh cranberries (194g), cut up larger cranberries into eighths/sixteenths and smaller cranberries into fourths/eighths 3 large eggs, lightly beaten (156g) 5 ounces coconut oil or butter, melted (142g) 1-1/2 cups yogurt whey or milk (340g) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (3g) Preheat waffle maker. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and orange zest. Whisk ingredients together until combined. Hand toss in cranberries. Make a well in the center and set aside. In a separate large-size bowl, whisk together the egg and coconut oil until well blended. Add the whey and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Using a pastry fork or rubber spatula, fold/stir the ingredients just until combined and no visible sight of dry flour left behind (batter may be slightly lumpy, that's okay). Set aside batter for a few minutes to thicken. Pour the batter into preheated waffle maker and bake according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve waffles with pure maple syrup. For Breville 4-Square Smart Waffle Maker: Evenly distribute a heaping 2 cups (513g) batter among the 4 squares. Don't need to spread batter out to the corners of each square; just close down the top lid and batter will spread on its own. Cook on #4 darkness setting. Yield 9 Breville-size waffles. #healthybreakfast #cranberrywaffles #homemadewaffles #freshcranberries #whitewholewheatflour #wholewheatwaffles #yogurtwhey #coconutoil #orangezest #fallfood #healthycooking #healthyeating #BrevilleUSA

A photo posted by Lemon Chiffon Cake (@cake.lemon) on Nov 11, 2016 at 10:27am PST

Cranberry waffles? Yes, please! This recipe’s not only easy to follow, and you can find it in the Insta post above, but it’s delish, too.

7. Christmas Ornament Waffles

Happy Christmas to all! #Christmas #christmasbreakfast #waffles #christmaswaffles

A photo posted by Jessie Nolan (@jessie_nolan_) on Dec 25, 2015 at 3:14am PST

If you want a simple and elegant waffle, this is it. You can either add some mini ornaments on top or even make a circular waffle look like an ornament by decorating it with different colors of frosting. We like this recipe by Alton Brown of the Food Network as a base.

8. Star Waffles

Bit of Christmas spirit this morning ☺️ #belgiumwaffles #christmaswaffles #waffles

A photo posted by Kathy Henderson (@kathyehenderson) on Dec 3, 2016 at 8:55pm PST

We love this powdered sugar star on this waffle. You can either make heart-shaped waffles or circular ones — the star will work either way. Mmm. And we like this recipe by Food.com.

Whatever waffle creations you make, don’t forget to invite us over — I mean, don’t forget to enjoy the process. That’s what it’s all about, right? After all, it’s never too late to have #breakfastgoals!

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