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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles made with fresh milled flour are fluffy and delicious + the absolute best start to your day. Use soft white wheat for a delicious delicate flavor or opt for an ancient grain like spelt for enhanced flavor and better digestibility.

There’s something truly special about starting the day with fluffy whole wheat waffles, especially when they’re made with freshly milled flour. My kids frequently ask for these and I’ve started making a bulk recipe and freezing for fast school-day breakfasts.

Whole wheat buttermilk waffles combine the nutty richness of whole grain flours with the light, airy texture you’d expect from your best waffle recipe. The secret? It’s the whipped egg whites added in at the end. Chefs kiss!

This recipe is delicious as spelt waffles, OR with hard white or soft white… but spelt waffles are my favorite. Spelt is extra nutty and delicate and makes these waffles even fluffier. If you don’t have fresh milled flour available to you, you can try these with store bought whole wheat.

Here is where I purchase my wheat berries:

Why Use Fresh Milled Flour?

I’ve been LOVING milling our flour at home with my Wonder Mill for the last few months. I broke down all about my whole grain, fresh milled flour journey HERE. After learning about all the health benefits of fresh milled flour I have been trying to master baking our go-to recipes with this nutritive powerhouse!

Here are a few reasons I think milling flour at home is SO beneficial:

Health Benefits: Freshly milled flour retains essential nutrients found in whole grains, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals, that are lost in the milling process of commercial flour. Whole grain flour is an excellent choice for boosting the nutritional content of your homemade bread and other baked goods.
Flavor: Fresh flour has a rich, nutty flavor that’s missing from pre-packaged flour from the grocery store. Whether you’re making sourdough bread, rye bread, or whole-grain bread, the taste difference is noticeable. You can also create your own unique flavor profiles by combining various types of grain as we will discuss below.
Customization: Milling your grains allows you to experiment with different types of grains, such as hard red wheat, soft white wheat, durum wheat, and even gluten-free grains like millet, rice and quinoa
Cost-Effectiveness: While there’s an upfront investment in equipment, buying bulk grains from sources like Azure Standard, local farmers, or Amish stores can save you money in the long run- especially if you are currently purchasing organic flour from the store.
Sustainability: I think Covid opened all of our eyes to how quickly supply chains can break down and leave us in a situation where it’s hard to find and purchase healthy foods! Whole grain berries can be stored long-term and are a great solution if you are looking to bolster your pantry for a rainy day.

Why You’ll Love These Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles:

High Protein: Check out the ingredients and you’ll see these waffles contain a lot of eggs! This is my trick to get my kiddos on board with high protein breakfasts!
Sugar Free: These are sweetened just with maple syrup!
School Morning Friendly: These freeze so well and are perfect to toast up on rushed school mornings
Wholesome + Vitamin Packed: The best way to pack our breakfast full of beneficial B vitamins, iron and fiber is consuming whole grains from our fresh milled flour!

Tips + Tricks For Fresh Milled Waffles

These waffles can be fragile. It’s important to avoid opening your waffle iron until the waffles are nice and crispy. I’ve had to feed many a waffle to the ducks from trying to sneak a peek before the waffle was done.
These waffles are better when extra crispy but they tend to be on the softer side when they first come off the waffle iron. I like to toss them on a baking sheet to keep warm in the oven while I’m cooking the rest up. This gets them SO toasty and delicious!
Spelt creates the most delicious flavor and makes these extra fluffy. Hard white and soft white also make a delicious waffle.
Whipping the egg whites is key to make sure these waffles stay super fluffy. Be sure to whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

Ingredients

Fresh milled flour (spelt, hard or soft white wheat)
Buttermilk
Egg yolks
Maple syrup
Melted butter or coconut oil
Salt
Egg whites + pinch of salt

Supplies

Waffle iron
Large bowl
Stand mixer with whisk attachment or hand mixer

How to Make Fluffy Whole Wheat Buttermilk Waffles

Step 1:

Begin by milling fresh flour at the finest setting. I love using spelt for this recipe but have also made it with soft or hard white wheat.

Step 2:

Combine flour, buttermilk, maple syrup, egg yolks, melted butter, and salt to create whole wheat waffle batter. Mix well.

Step 3:

In the bowl of stand mixer, whip egg white with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.Fold egg white into the waffle batter until well incorporated.

Step 4:

Cook on a hot, well oiled waffle iron. I find these waffles do better when well-cooked and allowed to get dark on the waffle iron. These waffles are not super crispy when they come off the iron but crisp up nicely if warmed in the oven on a baking sheet.

Serving Suggestions

Top your toasty golden waffles with:

Pure maple syrup (I get mine from Azure Standard)
Fresh berries
Natural peanut butter
Plain Greek yogurt
Blueberry sauce

These whole wheat buttermilk waffles are the perfect way to make any day of the week feel special — whether it’s weekday breakfasts or weekend brunch.

Storing & Reheating

Leftover Waffles

If you end up with leftover waffles, allow them to cool completely and place in a freezer safe bag or container. These cooked waffles can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days or frozen for up to 6 months.

Reheating

For frozen waffles, pop them in a toaster oven for a quick warm breakfast. They crisp up beautifully and taste just like fresh.

These waffles create the taste of home we all crave. Whether you’re cooking for a big breakfast crowd or meal-prepping frozen waffles for school mornings, these fluffy whole wheat waffles will quickly become your perfect waffle recipe.

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