These homemade freezer waffles are one of my favorite ways to make busy mornings a little easier. Make a big batch of these easy homemade waffles when you have time, freeze them, and you’ll have a delicious quick breakfast ready to pop in the toaster whenever you need it. They’re crisp on the outside, tender inside, and so much better than store-bought frozen waffles—and the best part is, you get to enjoy the taste of fresh waffles without making breakfast from scratch every morning.

homemade waffles cooling on a wire rack on a white counter

Why I love these Homemade Freezer Waffles

If you have been around here very much, you know that I have family on the other side of the pond. The Big Pond. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, here’s the story in a nutshell.

In 1986, our family hosted an exchange student from Germany, Andrea, a.k.a. Kraut. We had a great year and an unbelievable experience. Andrea became our new sister/friend. The following year, after I graduated from high school, Andrea’s family invited me to come and experience life and school in Flensburg, Germany, with their family. A true exchange of life experience!

Decades later, we are still a huge part of each other’s lives. I am so thankful for God placing this lady, and her family and friends, in my life.

Several months after Andrea returned home, she emailed me asking if I had a recipe for waffles that could be frozen. She had searched high and low for the freezer waffles my kids ate daily but couldn’t find anything like them in France. I told her I would work on it. Good thing she is patient, because I think that was about six months later!

So, thanks to Kraut, my kids started asking me to make homemade freezer waffles instead of buying frozen waffles at the store. And honestly, I’m glad they did. These easy homemade waffles are simple to make, freeze beautifully, and are a great way to have a homemade breakfast without standing at the waffle iron every morning.

a plate stacked with waffles that have blueberries and kiwi on them with syrup in the background in a white glass container

Why Make Freezer Waffles?

Making waffles from scratch might sound like more work, but it doesn’t have to be. The best part is that you can make several batches at once and freeze them for later.

Instead of paying the extra cost for packaged toaster waffles, make your own with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Once the waffles are cooked and frozen, they are ready whenever you need a quick breakfast.

I especially love having these on hand for busy mornings. Pull a waffle from the freezer, pop it in the toaster, and breakfast is ready in just a few minutes. Warm waffles with maple syrup and fresh fruit? Yes, please!

ingredients for freezer waffles on a tan an white checked cloth

Gather these ingredients

This is a very basic waffle recipe made with everyday ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

Nothing fancy is required, and you don’t need any special ingredients. The dry ingredients are whisked together in a large mixing bowl, while the wet ingredients can be mixed separately before everything comes together to make the waffle batter.

Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Eggs
Milk
Vegetable Oil
Vanilla Extract

This recipe can be used on any type of waffle iron, I just happened to have a regular waffle iron, not a Belgium waffle iron, that makes thicker waffles. Preheat waffle iron. Set out a cooling rack, and and place a baking sheet in the freezer for flash freezing.

mixing dry ingredients for freezer waffles

How to make Homemade Freezer Waffles

Start by preheating your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

mixing wet ingredients together for freezer waffles

In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla.

combining wet and dry ingredients. pouring from a large measuring cup into a white bowl with the dry ingredients on a gray table top

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. You don’t need to overmix the batter.

mixing waffle batter with a bread dough whisk in a white bowl on a gray countertop

A few small lumps are fine.

pouring batter in to a preheated waffle iron with a silver measuring cup

Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.

removing waffle from waffle iron with a fork

Remove the fresh waffles from the iron and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.

Don’t skip the cooling step! This is especially important when making freezer waffles. If you put hot waffles directly into the freezer, the steam and condensation can make them soggy. Letting them cool completely gives you much better results when you reheat them later.

Once the waffles are completely cool, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer and put them in the freezer. Once they are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer bag.

I like freezing them individually first because it keeps the waffles from sticking together. Then you can pull out exactly as many as you need.

bag of frozen waffles next to a toaster with waffles in it

How to Reheat Frozen Waffles

The toaster method is my favorite way to reheat frozen waffles. Simply place a frozen waffle directly into the toaster and toast until it is warmed through and crisp around the edges.

You can also use a toaster oven or air fryer if you prefer. The exact cooking time will depend on your appliance, so start with a shorter amount of time and add more if needed.

The goal is warm waffles with a lightly crisp exterior—not a waffle that has been cooked to death!

And that’s really what makes these such a great option for a quick breakfast. You do the work once, then enjoy fresh-tasting waffles whenever you want them.

pouring syrup over a stack of waffles on a plate the waffles have blueberries on them and kiwis on the side with a small container of blueberries in the background and a plant on one side in the back ground

Tips for the Best Freezer Waffles

Let the waffles cool completely. This is probably the most important tip for getting good results. Warm waffles going straight into the freezer can develop condensation and become soggy.
Freeze in a single layer first. Once the waffles are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer bag. This keeps them from freezing together in one big waffle block.
Make a double or triple batch. If you’re going to get the waffle iron out, you might as well make enough to fill the freezer!
Don’t overcook them. Remember that you’ll be reheating the waffles later. Cook them until golden brown and done, but you don’t need to make them extra dark.
Add your favorite toppings. Maple syrup is always a favorite, but fresh fruit, peanut butter, berries, or even a little whipped cream can turn these into a special breakfast.

stack of waffles on a plate with syrup being poured over the top of the waffles

A Homemade Breakfast Ready to Go

There is something so satisfying about opening the freezer and knowing breakfast is already taken care of. These homemade freezer waffles are a great way to make mornings a little easier without relying on store-bought toaster waffles.

Make a batch on the weekend, freeze them, and you’ll have an easy breakfast ready for the week ahead. They’re especially handy for busy mornings when everyone is trying to get out the door.

And if you have kids who love waffles, I have a feeling you’ll be making these again and again!

Kraut, I hope this recipe works for you. Let me know. I realize I’m listing all the ingredients in our backward form of measurement here, but I’m trusting that you still have those measuring cups I gave you.

Hugs and kisses to Emil and Lili.

From my table to yours with love, Sheila