How to Make Spelt Waffles – Light, Crispy & Delicious

Have you ever wondered how to make spelt flour waffles at home? This easy spelt waffle recipe is a wholesome and delicious breakfast idea—perfect for a weekend treat! These homemade waffles are simple to make with a waffle maker: just mix the batter, pour it onto the plates, close the lid, and wait a few minutes for fresh, golden brown waffles.

I love serving mine with vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries, but they’re just as tasty with honey, fruit, or yoghurt. These spelt flour waffles are slightly thinner, more like traditional Norwegian waffles, which are lighter than Belgian ones.

Naturally nutty and slightly sweet, this spelt waffle recipe is ideal if you're looking for a healthy alternative to regular waffles—easy to make and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

• 250g (3 cups) spelt flour or regular flour
• 115g (1/2 cup) butter melted (or vegan butter)
• 2 eggs (vegan use flax egg)
• 1.5 cups milk*
• 1/2 cup sour cream*
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 40-60g (5 dessert spoons) sugar

*you could swap out the sour cream for yoghurt or make buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon to 1.5 cups of milk. For vegans use plant-based milk and add vinegar.

Method

1. Melt your butter on the stovetop or in the microwave for 20-30 secs.
2. Add melted butter to the milk, then add the sour cream.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until combined. Then add the vanilla.
4. Then mix in all the dry ingredients and gradually add them to the milk mixture.
5. Continue to mix until you have a smooth consistency. If the batter is too thick add more milk.
6. Preheat the waffle iron, if it's not a non-stick maker then add melted butter, you can skip this step if you have a non-stick maker. Add a few spoonfuls of your batter to the waffle iron, be careful not to overfill, as the mixture will run out the sides of your maker (I did this the first time). Tip leave a 1cm border around the maker then there's room for the batter to grow once the lid is pressed down. Cook for a few minutes until golden brown 3-4 minutes. If you prefer a softer waffle, cook at a lower temperature. For crispy waffles cook on the highest setting for a few minutes. You may need to test this a few times to check how you like them.
7. Serve with vanilla ice cream and berries or syrup. Makes approx. 6–8 round waffles.