Published 10/24/2020 • Updated 8/4/2022
Cinnamon Rolls in Waffle Form
You read that right! These waffles taste just like a cinnamon roll, but pack simple healthy ingredients that make for a delicious and nutritious start to your day. Oh, and there’s even a Greek yogurt and cream cheese drizzle involved. Yah welcome!
Healthy Swaps for Delicious Waffles
Fat: instead of canola oil or buttermilk, which many waffle recipes use, we opted for coconut oil. Coconut oil is higher in healthy saturated fats compared most other oils.Sugar: these cinnamon roll waffles are sweetened mostly with mashed banana. Sugar from fruit is all-natural unlike sugar from white and brown sugar, which are refined. We also use all-natural maple syrup to give these waffles a rich sweet taste. Many waffle recipes call for additional refined sugar such as white or table sugar, but these do not!Flour: lastly, lots of waffles are made with a refined, white flour, whereas these cinnamon roll waffles use 100% white whole wheat flour.Milk: there’s no need for buttermilk in these waffles — we used an unsweetened almond milk for a healthier swap that still delivers a rich flavor.Drizzle: Every good cinnamon roll comes with an ooey gooey delicious frosting. These waffles are no exception! But we’ve lightened it up with Greek yogurt, cream cheese and natural sweetener (read on for more deets!)
Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Drizzle
Cinnamon rolls aren’t complete without a delicious frosting or drizzle, and these waffles are no exception! But we’ve lightened up a traditional cinnamon roll frosting with the following ingredients that come together to taste even better than the real thing:
Nonfat Greek yogurtFat-free cream cheeseAll natural maple syrupVanilla extract
Storing Cinnamon Roll Waffles
These waffles will keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, and can easily be reheated either in the toaster or microwave. This makes these waffles a great option for a quick breakfast throughout the week!
How to Freeze Waffles
This is a great recipe to either meal prep for the week or whip up a double or triple batch and then store in the freezer to have on hand whenever the healthy waffles mood strikes ya. So, how do you freeze waffles?
How to Reheat Frozen Waffles
Option 1: Thaw waffles in the refrigerator overnight. Then, microwave for 60 seconds in the morning.Option 2 (recommended): Cut frozen waffles in half and place in the toaster and toast on medium. We recommend this option as it will give you a crispier waffle, and who doesn’t like a crispy waffle?!
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