What do you do with bananas that are starting to get over-ripe. You can freeze them to use at another time (and then forget about them like I did), you can make banana nut bread, freeze them overnight, then whirl them in the food processor for banana “ice cream” (which would be delightful on these waffles), or you can make a sensational breakfast and serve banana nut WAFFLES!!
These waffle are so easy – and so delicious!
Here’s how you do it:
Put everything but the bananas and walnuts in a blender.
Blend on high until everything smooth and creamy.
Next add two bananas (leaving one to slice for the top when serving). Whirl it again. Let some of the bananas stay chunky.
Stir in the walnuts and let sit while the waffle iron heats up.
We always make Belgian waffles. They have deeper holes and hold more good stuff, but you can use any waffle maker.
Pour the batter over the hot waffle maker, using just enough to cover the plate.
Close the iron and let cook several minutes. Be careful not to open too soon. They will stick.
Continue cooking until the batter is gone, keeping the co0ked waffles warm in a warm oven, directly on the grate. Putting it on the grate keeps it from steaming and making the waffle soft or soggy.
When you are finished cooking all the batter, serve with sliced banana and a few walnuts on top. Add some maple syrup and indulge!!
© Copyright 2023 The Lazy Gastronome

Delicious waffles with all the flavors of banana nut bread.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (I used light)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanila extract
- 1-1/2 cup Flour
- 1/8 cup cornstarch (helps make the outside crisp and inside fluffy)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 medium bananas (two for the batter, one for the topping)
- 1 cup very coarsely chopped walnuts
-
Put everything but the bananas and walnuts in a blender. Blend on high until everything smooth and creamy.
-
Next add two bananas (leaving leaving one to slice for the top when serving). Whirl it again. Let some of the bananas stay chunky.
-
Stir in the walnuts and let sit while the waffle iron heats up.
-
We always make Belgium waffles. They have deeper holes and hold more good stuff, but you can use any waffle maker.
-
Pour the batter over the hot waffle maker, using just enough to cover the plate.
-
Close the iron and let cook several minutes. Be careful not to open too soon. They will stick.
-
Continue cooking until the batter is gone, keeping the co0ked waffles warm in a warm oven, directly on the grate. Putting it on the grate keeps it from steaming and making the waffle soft or soggy.
-
When you are finished cooking all the batter, serve with sliced banana and a few walnuts on top. Add some maple syrup and indulge!!
© Copyright 2023 The Lazy Gastronome
They look delicious!
oh they so were! I want whipped cream next time!
Perfectly crisp waffles every time!
What a delicious dessert or perfect weekend brunch. A great way to use up those bananas on the kitchen bench. The walnuts on top add great texture :)
These were amazing with whipped coconut cream on top! We were in heaven!
YUM, sounds good! Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 100. Shared.
Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up at Food Friday 18 for Breakfast Recipes. Shared.
Delicious and decadent….my brunch guests all loved these. A fabulous use of those overripe bananas that I always have.
these waffles turned out amazing! so sweet and delicious!
Helen, CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at #FoodFriday 19 for Birthday Party Recipes for Kids from the previous linkup for Breakfast Recipes.
Thank you!! I’m honored.
This is something I’d like to enjoy on weekends! Lovely! Thanks a bunch for sharing at Fiesta Friday party! I hope to see you next week.