Homemade Waffles with Bananas Foster Topping

These homemade waffles are the ultimate brunch food. Crisp and lightly spiced waffles topped with a sweet, rich banana foster sauce.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings approximately 2 waffles and 1/3 cup topping

Calories 567kcal

Author Toni Dash

Equipment

waffle iron

Ingredients

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Waffles

1 ½ cups whole milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Bananas Foster Topping

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large ripe yet firm bananas sliced into ½” thick coins
1/4 cup chopped roasted salted pecans optional
2 tablespoons dark rum optional

Instructions

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Waffles

Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions (these waffles can be made in either a standard or Belgian waffle iron).
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep waffles warm until serving).
Combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Whisk just until no large lumps remain– do not overmix.
Prepare the waffle iron by brushing on some melted butter or spraying with nonstick cooking spray. Add about ½ cup of batter to the center of the iron (or the amount appropriate for your waffle iron).
Cook the waffle for 2-3 minutes, or until it is crisp and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining waffle batter.
Layer waffles between sheets of paper towels (to absorb excess moisture from cooking) and place in the oven to stay warm while making the topping.

Bananas Foster Topping

Add the butter to a large high sided skillet set over medium-high heat.
When the butter is melted, add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Whisk to combine. Allow the butter-sugar mixture to cook for 1 minute, or until it is thick and dark brown in color.
Add the bananas and pecans (if using). Stir and ensure that all of the bananas are fully coated in the caramel sauce.
(Optional) Remove the pan from the heat and pour the dark rum over the top of the bananas (but don’t stir it in).
Very carefully use a long fireplace match or utility lighter to ignite the rum and gently shake the pan until the flame disappears (about 10 seconds). When the flame is gone, stir the bananas..
Serve immediately on top of waffles with syrup.

Notes

Keep waffles warm. The waffles can be kept warm on a baking sheet in a 200F oven for up to 30 minutes.

Serve immediately when topping is done. The bananas will get mushy as they sit so I recommend serving them immediately after they are prepared.

Yield. The recipe will make 5 servings about 2 waffles and 1/3 cup topping per serving. The type of waffle maker used (Belgian or classic waffle) and the size of the waffle cavities can change the yield.

Flambeeing. If you plan to add rum and flambé the mixture, be sure to take it off the heat first! You don't want to risk starting a kitchen fire.

How to Store

Leftover waffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or place cooled waffles in freezer bags and pop in the toaster when you want to eat them in the future.

Store waffles without the topping and make the topping fresh when serving. These are a perfect waffle without the topping too!

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