Whole Wheat Waffle Mix

This all-natural Waffle Mix is an economical pantry staple for whipping up fluffy, delicious, 100% whole wheat waffles!

Homemade Whole Wheat Waffle Mix with text overlay.


 

The other day, you may have noticed that my glossy Blueberry Compote was showcased by some gorgeous, golden waffles. So today I've got a little question for y'all...if you had to choose one, do you prefer pancakes or waffles?

I have to say that I'm torn. I adore pancakes, but I love that waffles are so much quicker to make. Just a few batches of batter to the ol' waffle iron and DONE! And they're done even faster when you start with Waffle Mix!

Stack of fresh waffles made with Waffle Mix on plate.

That's right, friends...since I've already brought you a pancake mix, it only makes sense that I now share its waffle cousin. 🙂

Ingredients

Just like my Homemade Whole Wheat Pancake Mix, this Waffle Mix starts with whole wheat pastry flour, which renders the resulting waffles 100% whole wheat but gives them a lighter taste and texture than would be achieved by using regular whole wheat flour.

To the flour you add the remaining dry ingredients...namely, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt.

Whisk it all together...and that's it! You now have a big tub of all-natural Waffle Mix that brags the convenience of store-bought but for a fraction of the price and without the preservatives!

Glass jar of Whole Wheat Waffle Mix with black and white label.

How to Use It

This Waffle Mix is easy enough to use on a busy morning for quick, homemade, whole wheat waffles.

While the waffle iron heats, simply combine some of the mix with buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla and it's time to get cooking!

For Extra Fluffy Waffles

Now, if you have extra time and don't mind dirtying up an extra bowl, you may certainly add the egg yolks to the batter while separately beating the egg whites into soft peaks. At this point, you carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the waffle batter for extra-fluffy waffles.

But can I be honest here? I typically skip that step and nobody is ever the wiser. I figure that if I'm saving time by using my homemade Waffle Mix in the first place, I don't really want to add time by beating the egg whites separately. 😉 I just toss in the whole eggs and mix everything at the same time. As long as you're careful not to over-mix your batter (never over-mix your batter!), your waffles will still turn out light and fluffy.

Topped with blueberry compote on a white plate.

To Make One Batch

If you would like to test this recipe (to enure that you enjoy the waffles before making a quadruple-batch of Whole Wheat Waffle Mix!), a single batch of dry ingredients would call for:

  • 2 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

The above will yield one batch, or approximately 2 ½ cups, of Waffle Mix. Simply whisk these ingredients together in a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients listed in the recipe card (under TO MAKE A BATCH OF WAFFLES), and follow the directions where it says TO USE WAFFLE MIX.

Stack of homemade whole wheat waffles.

That's it, friends...easy-peasy whole wheat waffles (that are actually light in flavor and texture, unlike some whole wheat waffles), thanks to a handy dandy homemade Waffle Mix!

I can't tell you how convenient it is to keep a tub of this mix in the pantry for a speedy breakfast or brinner. Sometimes I even make a double-batch so that we can enjoy some waffles right away and refrigerate the rest for easily reheat-able breakfasts all week long.

If you haven't yet discovered the wonder of homemade pantry mixes, right above the recipe are a few more of my favorites! I'm gradually adding these staple recipes to Five Heart Home, and I have plenty more a-comin'. I can't tell you how much I love these recipes for allowing me to avoid the icky ingredients prevalent in store-bought mixes while saving me precious time making straightforward, yet from-scratch, meals.

So did you decide on your preference...pancakes or waffles? I'm still thinking...so I still answer both. 😉

Waffle Mix Labels

If you scroll down past the recipe below, there is a printable label that you can affix to your container of Whole Wheat Waffle Mix. There's also a second label for the back of the container that gives instructions for how to use your mix to make a batch of waffles...just like you'd find on a container of store-bought mix. 🙂

Waffle Mix in labeled glass jar.

Helpful Tips, Tricks, & Equipment

  • If you don't have any buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by pouring 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (or white vinegar) into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup. Fill the remainder of the measuring cup (up to the 1 ¾-cup line) with milk (whole milk is preferred but low-fat/skim milk will work). Stir and allow to sit for 10 minutes before proceeding with recipe.
  • For extra-fluffy waffles, you may add the egg yolks to the batter while separately beating the egg whites into soft peaks. As a last step to making the waffle batter (after all other ingredients have been incorporated), carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
  • Nutrition info at the bottom of the recipe card was calculated for one-fourth (one section) of one of the large round waffles pictured in this post, made as directed for a batch of waffles. The calculations are estimates, as your waffle maker may yield waffles of a different shape and size.

More Homemade Mixes

Labeled glass jar of Whole Wheat Waffle Mix

Whole Wheat Waffle Mix

This all-natural Waffle Mix is an economical pantry staple for whipping up fluffy, delicious, 100% whole wheat waffles!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 1 jar of Waffle Mix yields 4 batches of waffles; 1 batch of waffles makes approximately 5 large round waffles (slightly more or less, depending on size/shape of waffle maker)
Calories: 90kcal
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Ingredients

For the Waffle Mix:

  • 9 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon salt

To Make a Batch of Waffles:

  • 2 ½ cups Whole Wheat Waffle Mix
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted & cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional

Instructions

To Make Waffle Mix:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt until very well combined. Store in an airtight container.

To Use Waffle Mix:

  • Preheat waffle iron. Measure 2 ½ cups Whole Wheat Waffle Mix into a large bowl. Stir in buttermilk and eggs and mix until just combined. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until all ingredients are incorporated, but do not over-mix (a few lumps are fine).
  • Cook the waffles according to your waffle iron's directions. Serve waffles immediately or keep warm by placing directly on the oven rack (in a single layer) in an oven that's been heated to 200°F and then turned off.

Notes

  • If you don't have any buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by pouring 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (or white vinegar) into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup. Fill the remainder of the measuring cup (up to the 1 ¾-cup line) with milk (whole milk is preferred but low-fat/skim milk will work). Stir and allow to sit for 10 minutes before proceeding with recipe.
  • For extra-fluffy waffles, you may add the egg yolks to the batter while separately beating the egg whites into soft peaks. As a last step to making the waffle batter (after all other ingredients have been incorporated), carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
  • NUTRITION CALCULATIONS are for one-fourth (one section) of one of the large round waffles pictured in this post, made as directed for a batch of waffles. The calculations are estimates, as your waffle maker may yield waffles of a different shape and size.
***If you would like to test this recipe (to make sure you like the waffles before making a quadruple-batch of Waffle Mix!), a single batch of dry ingredients would call for: 2 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.***
 

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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7 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Just tried this waffle mix and love it. Easy to mix up and yummy. Highly recommend making this a breakfast staple!

  2. 5 stars
    Thanks so much for sharing this. I love making homemade waffles, but I forget to make up a big batch of mix.
    Thanks for reminding me!

  3. My family loves waffles! Having a big batch of mix would save me heaps of time. I've never used cornmeal in them, though. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the tip and recipe!

    1. Making the mix ahead of time definitely saves time, Heaven! It doesn't seem like it would make much of a difference, but getting out/measuring/putting away the individual dry ingredients does take time...it's much faster to just scoop some mix into the bowl. 😉 I think cornmeal just adds a bit of nice texture and color to waffles. Hope you enjoy this recipe when you have a chance to try it!

  4. 5 stars
    I've never mastered making pancakes or waffles. Your mix is what I've been missing for delicious breakfast treats 😉

    1. 5 stars
      These are delicious & having the mix ready in the pantry is a wonderful time saver!! I don't love the bite from the cornmeal, if I leave it out, do I need to sub anything?

      1. I'd probably add an extra 1/3 cup flour to the mix if I left out the cornmeal. I wouldn't substitute an even amount (1/2 cup) since flour is finer/packed more densely than cornmeal. Hope that helps! 🙂