Easy Freezer Waffles

Instructions

1. 01

   In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Stir to combine and set the bowl aside. In another medium-size bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil and extract and mix well with a fork or a whisk.

2. 02

   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture. Use a wooden spoon to mix ingredients just until a thick batter forms. Next, use a whisk to break up any large lumps that may be visible in the batter, the really small lumps will break up as the waffles cook. Be careful not to over mix the waffle batter.

3. 03

   Pre-heat your mini-waffle maker and lightly prepare the cooking surface with non-stick cooking spray. Use 1/4 cup of batter for each waffle. Allow each waffle to cook for 3 minutes and then remove with a fork or a small silicon spatula. Repeat the process until all the batter is used.

4. 04

   Store waffles in the freezer for up to one month. (My recommended method for freezing waffles is shared below)

5. 05

   Prepare frozen waffles in the toaster to your desired toastiness level (we like 2 or 3) . Serve warm waffles with maple syrup, fresh fruit or whipped cream... or a little bit of each! Enjoy.

6. 06

   You will need wax paper and a rectangular, medium-size (8 -10 cup capacity) freezer safe container with a lid. I do not recommend freezer bags for freezing waffles. They can lose their shape if stored in a floppy bag and be difficult to place in a toaster slot while frozen.

7. 07

   Allow cooked waffles to cool completely. Make stacks of waffles to a height that works with your chosen container. Wrap each stack in waxed paper to store. (*see notes below and please refer to the recipe video below to watch me do this if you need guidance) I make stacks with 8 waffles each in them as that works with the height of my container, but your needs may differ depending on your container!

8. 08

   Place lid on container and freeze waffles. A batch of these Homemade Freezer Waffles will be at their best quality for up to one month stored in the freezer ... but I doubt they will last that long :)