Kodiak Waffles with Yogurt & Berries (A Favorite Easy Breakfast)
A breakfast so simple it almost feels suspicious—and yet, somehow, fabulous.
When I was a kid, weekends meant two very important things: cartoons and waffles (or pancakes). Both were guaranteed. Both were sacred.
My mom made the best—hot, buttery, generously syruped, and always from scratch, with plenty to go around for me and my brothers. This recipe is… a little more realistic about adulthood.
These waffles are easy to make, look excellent piled onto a big platter, and are wildly impressive for something that starts in a box.
They might even be the chicest breakfast you can make in your slippers—and possibly the fastest breakfast upgrade you’ll pull off all year.
This is also a gentle reminder that “special” doesn’t have to mean complicated—even for a breakfast that looks like you woke up early on purpose.
Fast, good-looking, and genuinely delicious.
Keep these simple with some good butter and warm maple syrup—or go big with a pile of fresh berries.
This is a breakfast that looks impressive and takes… almost no effort.
If you’re feeling ambitious or want a slightly more glamorous spread, consider adding a few of these:
Good coffee and/or mimosas
Scrambled eggs
Crispy bacon or ham
Fresh fruit like sliced citrus
A fruity jam
A small pitcher of warm maple syrup
Good quality granola
Waffles can be made to order, or cooked a little ahead of time and kept warm in a low oven (200F) while everyone mingles.
Serve a stack of warm waffles on a large platter and let people help themselves to bowls of toppings like:
Plain Greek yogurt or whipped cream
Mini chocolate chips
Fresh berries or sliced fruits
Chocolate or strawberry sauce
Maple syrup or honey
Nut butter
Toasted pecans, pistachios or walnuts
Thanks for hanging out.
May your waffles be crisp and your mornings manageable. See you next week.
Kodiak Waffles with Yogurt & Berries
Makes 4-8 waffles, depending on your waffle maker.
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup milk (plant-based is okay)
1 tablespoon oil (EVOO, avocado, vegetable, coconut, or melted butter)
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup Kodiak brand pancake and waffle mix, available in most grocery stores (I use Power Cakes)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional, but so good)
Plain yogurt, butter, maple syrup and berries for serving
DIRECTIONS:
Pre-heat your waffle maker according to the manufacturers instructions. Follow their advice for using non-stick spray (I use it) and also the measured amount of waffle batter to use.
Note: I have a Belgian waffle maker and used a 1/4 cup of batter for each of the four squares. Also, I always test one first.
For the batter, mix the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla together in a medium-sized bowl until combined, then add in the waffle mix, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Stir just until combined, the batter will be a bit lumpy.
Cook these according to your waffle maker instructions. Serve the waffles hot with yogurt, butter, maple syrup and berries.
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