Classic Kodiak Cakes Waffle Recipe: Enjoy a Healthier Twist

Waffles are the hearty breakfast choice of many. The soft, aerated batter complemented with sweet sauce, syrup, or a fruit mix is easy to love and a great way to start the day. The downside may be the calories, at least for some of us.

Kodiak cake mix brings a whole solution to the problem. With its whole wheat and whole oat flour content, the brand is the choice for those looking for a healthy alternative. Kodiak cake mix also contains whey protein and wheat protein isolate. This feature makes the mix an instant favorite of fitness addicts. Wheat protein isolate refers to the wheat protein separated from other flour components, such as starch, fat, fiber, and simple sugars, found in the wheat kernel. Isolate protein is a common ingredient in keto baking.

There are many recipes you can make by using Kodiak cake mix as a base, such as muffins, cookies, and pancakes. Our recipe shows how to make tasty waffles with a Kodiak cake mix, with variations and tips.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage and Reheating
• Pro Tips
• Our Kodiak Cakes Waffle Recipe
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Ingredients

1. Main

• Spray cooking oil — ½ tsp.
• Kodiak cake mix — 1 cup
• Whole milk — 1 cup
• Butter — 2 tbsp., melted

2. For dressing and serving

• Mixed berries — 4 tbsp. per waffle
• Honey — 1 tbsp.

Instructions

1. Heat the waffle iron in a medium setting.

2. Mix the milk, cake mix, and melted butter with a hand whisk in a bowl. Whisk until the mixture is incorporated, and there are no big lumps. Be careful not to over-mix.

3. Oil the surface with a cooking oil spray.

4. Pour the batter into the center of the waffle iron. Do not fill the whole surface. Leave an inch empty at the sides. This will prevent the batter from oozing from the sides of the iron.

5. Watch closely to avoid overcooking. The batter will release steam after a short time you press the waffle iron. When that steam goes away, you can check if it's cooked through. The waffle should come off easily.

6. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

7. Place the waffles on serving plates. Sprinkle the mixed berries over the waffles and drizzle honey on top.

Substitutions

• Butter — You can use the same amount of avocado or canola oil for the butter.

• Spray cooking oil — You can use 1 teaspoon of melted butter for greasing the waffle iron. To coat the surface evenly, use a cooking brush.

Variations

• Make it lighter — For a lighter version, you can replace whole milk with low-fat or skimmed milk.

• Make it vegan — The standard Kodiak cakes waffle mix contains dairy and egg ingredients. For vegans and people on a plant-based diet, the brand offers a "Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix" variation that is dairy-free and does not contain eggs. You can enjoy your vegan version of Kodiak cake waffles when you replace the milk with a plant-based alternative such as oat or almond milk.

• Give a taste of chocolate — Chocolate is a sought-after ingredient in many waffle recipes. Our Kodiak cakes waffle recipe emphasizes health, but there is still room for chocolate flavoring. Leave out two teaspoons of the cake mix and add the same amount of unsweetened cocoa powder instead. Give it a try.

Equipment

• Measuring spoons and cups

• Waffle iron

• Hand whisk

• Mixing bowl

• Oil spray

Storage and Reheating

• You can store the waffles in an airtight container or on the serving plate tightly covered with cling film in the refrigerator for up to two days.

• You can freeze the waffles separately and tightly covered in the freezer for up to a month. Be careful when defrosting and reheating.

Pro Tips

• When you put the wet ingredients in the bowl first, then add the cake mix, you will get a quicker homogeneous mixture and prevent the formation of big chunks.