Whether it is for breakfast or dessert - these Syn Free Classic Belgian Waffles are delicious
I moved to Canada back in 2008 and fast became accustomed to pancakes or waffles for breakfast with maple syrup. So one thing that was important to me on my Slimming World journey was a low syn pancake recipe I could enjoy without blowing my daily syn allowance.
So back in 2009 my Low Syn American Pancakes recipe was born and boy is it a good one, the pancakes are light fluffy and really yummy.
Since I posted that recipe, many similar pancakes recipes followed. There are even some other ones on here, such as:
- Red Velvet Pancakes
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Chocolate Pancakes
- Crepe Style Pancakes
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Mini Chocolate Banana Pancakes
Then from there also came the following waffles recipes:
My first purchase was a traditional waffles iron like this Belgian Waffle Maker on Amazon. I love it's traditional round shape which is perfect for waffles for breakfast. This mixture for this recipe will pretty much fill the whole waffle maker if you have one of those shaped waffle makers.
I have since upgraded to a new waffle maker, which makes traditional square shaped Belgian Waffles like this Andrew James Belgian Waffle Maker.
A temperature control, might seem unnecessary, but it really does come in handy if you are going to be using it for different things. For example, when doing hash brown waffles I use a high temp, but for these Syn Free Belgian waffles, I use a low/medium temp. I also prefer the square shape waffle. But really a waffle is a waffle whatever shape you have.
Check out the Andrew James Belgian Waffle Maker on Amazon
However the mix for my American Style Pancakes is not the right consistency to work in the waffle iron, so I was a little disappointed I couldn't use that mix to make waffles and so bought some silicone waffle molds. But have to say I hated them, the smell from the silicone when baking, tends to scent everything with a horrid taste and I stopped using silicone bakeware for that reason.
So it was back to the waffle iron for making waffles using my recipes above.
However, I was determined to get my pancake recipe to work in the waffle iron, so made a couple of small adjustments, mainly using only one egg and a little less yoghurt and viola!! - perfect Classic Belgian Waffles. These are seriously yummy, served with fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup - hey you know me and my maple syrup. I do live in Canada after all. We have maple syrup on literally everything.
It's important to finely blitz the oats for these Classic Belgian Waffles. I use my Nutri Ninja Blender with Auto IQ (click to see me on amazon). This blender is amazing. The auto iq technology feature, mean it blends to a set pattern, depending on what it is your are making.
I know I have seen a few comments that some are worried that blending oats is a tweak, but it really isn't. Oats are a measured Healthy Extra B Allowance, so there is no possible way to over consume these, you can't go over the allowance you are allowed each day unless of course you are going to syn any extra and blitzing them doesn't change their filling power.
For the flavouring I added a teeny bit of almond extract, but you really can use any flavouring you like - cinnamon, vanilla, coconut etc to compliment whatever you are serving with them.
To keep these Classic Belgian Waffles free from artificial sweeteners, I like to use plain yoghurt, I don't use a flavoured yoghurt, I just add a little bit of sukrin: 1 (a natural sweetener with no aftertaste) and that is perfectly enough. I find flavoured fat free yoghurts, can give these a weird taste and you want them to taste like waffles, right?
Syn Free Classic Belgian Waffles
Whether it is for breakfast or dessert – these Syn Free Classic Belgian Waffles are delicious
Ingredients
- 40g (1.5oz) of oats
- ¾ tsp of baking powder
- ¼ cup (60ml) of fat free plain Yoghurt
- ¾ tbs of sukrin:1 (or another sweetener of your choice)
- ½ tsp of almond extract (or can use different extracts for flavour)
- 1 large egg
- spray oil
Instructions
- Heat waffle iron (low temp is if has a temperature control on it)
- Add the oats to a blender and blitz till fine
- Mix in the baking powder
- Add the yoghurt, egg, sukrin: 1 and almond extract and mix to combine.
- Spray waffle iron with spray oil
- Pour in the mix evenly, close and cook till waffles are golden.
- Remove, serve with sides of choice
- I served mine with fruit and maple syrup
Notes
This recipe is gluten free, vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly
- Extra Easy - 1 HEb per serving
- Green/Vegetarian - 1 HEb per serving
- Original - 1 HEb per serving
- WW Smart Points - 7
- Gluten Free - use gluten-free oats and baking powder
Add 2 syns if serving with 1 tbs of maple syrup and fruit.
This waffle mix will pretty much fill the all compartments of a round waffle maker, if using a square waffle maker like I have, the mix will fill about 2 to 3 compartments.
I do not syn the baking powder, as it less than 0.5 syns for the amount used.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1 (no toppings)Amount Per Serving Calories 252Total Fat 8.2gSaturated Fat 2.2gCholesterol 186mgSodium 460mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 3.6gSugar 2.3gProtein 16.7g
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Carolyne HARMON says
These are just heavenly, and my go to breakfast. They really do keep me full up until lunchtime. I've been making these for a while now. I started making them in a Silicone Mould and now have an electric waffle maker, both work really well.
Kim fordham says
Lovely recipe, simple to make and a lovely change for breakfast, whole family enjoyed these
Paula says
We've tried various recipes for healthier waffles and these are by far the best, they taste amazing and get the thumbs up from the whole family. I like them topped with fruit and a tablespoon of maple syrup for 2 syns. So easy to make too - I blitz a whole pack of oats up in one go to save time.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
what a great idea. I quadrupled the recipe the other day and made a larger batch, it worked perfectly. So handy to do that to freeze some for another day, if the rest of the family don't eat them first of course.
sandra says
I have just made these, first time making any waffles. I don't have a electric waffle maker so used a silicone mould and cooked in the oven.
They were so yummy and I can see a batch being made for freezing.
cindy says
How long do they need to be cooked in the oven please
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
I haven't tested these out in the oven, but I'd say check from 20 mins (180c/350f)
Ellie Stitt says
These are absolutely delicious and really filling. I usually use vanilla essence as I don't like almond but made them with salted caramel flavoring this morning and they were amazing. I love them with oodles of fresh fruit and sometimes a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of cinnamon as well well
louise says
Made these this morning for hubby and I. He had one and a half and I had one with some grilled bacon and maple syrup. Absolutely lovely! Love your site!
Shreena says
These look absolutely yummy. I am allergic to egg, is there anything I can use to substitute the egg? I was thinking mashed banana but I have a feeling that will give it a banana taste.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi you could try a flax egg. It would need to be synned, but may work. https://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-a-flax-egg/
Suzi says
I've only recently bought a waffle maker. My grandson and I are wheat intolerant so I've tried a couple of gluten free recipes. Tried these for breakfast this morning. I didn't have yogurt so used fromage frais and they were by far the best I've tried so far. The fact they're syn-free is obviously an added bonus. Served with fresh raspberries and quark. Yum!
Su says
I have a big- standard waffle maker with no temperature control and five minutes in there made a perfect waffle! Great recipe. Thank you'n
Rita Nichols says
My favourite syn free brekkie! I make a stack of these at a time and just reheat them in the microwave. Delicious!!
Amy cross says
Brilliant every time! The almond essence makes it for me but I will experiment! I also pre-blitz little bags of weighed oats so it’s easier to throw together!
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
I too love that hint of almond flavour. You just reminded me I need to get some more. Thanks for commenting
Nadine says
These waffles are made a lot in my house now! Everyone loves them, even the fussy teenager! I serve them wirth some squirty cream and sweet freedom fruit syrup, and whatever fresh fruit I have in the house, usually bananas, strawberries or raspberries! I make them in a silicone mold as my waffke iron isn't great, and only makes little heart shapes.
Kayleigh says
Quick q...... if you don’t have sukrin:1 what else can you use?
I do have sukrin gold amand sweetener.
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Kayleigh.- you can use any sweetener of choice in place. I just prefer the sukrin, as it's natural and has no aftertaste.
Joanne says
Hi!
If you make a batch, do you have to freeze immediately? And then how do you reheat?
Thanks!
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
You can freeze once cooled down. To reheat I just place on low in a toaster or in the oven for a few mins.
Bridge Widow says
Holy Wow - these are amazing. So glad I bought a waffle maker.. Enjoyed with mixed berries and calorie and sugar free syrup. Now if they keep me full until lunch time then I#m in heaven. I now have a new definition of an eternity. The time it takes for my waffles to cook. Might have to batch cook and freeze so I can have them even in a hurry.
Jordan Dixon says
I am just wondering could you use soy or almond milk/ yogurt instead of using greek yogurt. I find greek yogurt can upset my stomach. Also how much milk or yogurt would you use for substitute. Love your recipes, looking forward to try this out
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Jordan, you can certainly give it a go, just add the milk into the mix last until it is a thick batter consistency, you don't want it too runny, so you may not need as much as the yoghurt.
Teresa says
Hi Siobhan, are these still 7 smart points? Your American style pancakes are only 4 and the ingredients are almost identical - in fact the pancakes have 2 eggs and the waffles only one. I have no idea how many points 1/4 spoon of almond essence extract is - surely not 3? Although I go to WW I love your recipes, they are always so delicious❤️
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
these would be only 4 too :), I haven't had a chance to get round to recalculate this one with the new smart point values.
Joy says
I'm on a mission to find really goos SW friendly waffles and these are fantastic. I used readybrek instead of oats (the ones that cound as a heB) and needed to add a bit of milk but my goodness, so tasty. The baking powder does make a huge difference to the texture.
Thank you very much for this recipe - I think my mission is ended!
xx
Jenny says
Ordered the waffle maker yesterday after seeing your recipe,it came this morning and just made the belgian waffles,gorgeous , thanks for the link to the waffle maker and the recipe.Cant wait to try more waffle recipes.
Sarah Owens says
Is it 252 kcals for one waffle? thanks
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
no, it's for the whole recipe, as this serves 1 person.
Lisa G says
Omg that was delicious! I have just bought a mini waffle maker so it made two. Served mine with Skinny Syrup and bananas as I have a sweet tooth. Will definitely be making this recipe again!
Sarah says
OMG this went horribly wrong. for starters my waffle maker spat out loads of the mix (maybe I have a small waffle maker) then it all stuck to the top and bottom and left me with a gooey mess. I'm usually a good baker but everything that could go wrong did. I definitely used the correct ingredients and amounts.. Any ideas or shall I just try again tomorrow? (took an hour to clean the waffle maker)
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
It sounds like you overfilled the waffle maker, take into account that the mix you add is going to rise once you close it, so don't overfill or this will happen. Also do not open the waffle maker while it is cooking or you will pull the batter apart while it has not fully cooked, because you said the mix was gooey, that does indicate you opened it while the waffles were not cooked. Most waffle makers have a light and sound, which will beep when it is hot and ready to pour in your mix, and then once you add the batter and close the lid, will come on again and beep once cooked. I find a waffle maker with a variable heat is the best, as the oat mix needs a lower temp to regular waffles. Also ensure you are using oats and not ready brek.
Crystal says
Mine came out tasting like baking powder,harsh bitter taste 🙁 I put 3 tsp baking powder in,is that right? I made them in silicone mould x
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
3 teaspoons is incorrect I am afraid, it 3 quarters of a teaspoon of baking powder you want. You won't taste the baking powder using the correct amount.
Caroline S says
Hi! I don't have a waffle iron/maker, can I make these into pancakes instead?? Thanks!
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
I recommend this recipe instead: https://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/american-style-pancakes