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    Meals » Recipes » Breakfast

    Homemade Funfetti Waffles

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 25, 2021 by Dee

    Homemade Funfetti Waffles filled with colorful sprinkles are perfect for birthdays and other celebrations. This easy breakfast recipe makes any day special! via @meamel

    Homemade Funfetti Waffles filled with colorful sprinkles are perfect for birthdays and other celebrations. This easy breakfast recipe makes any day special!

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    2 funfetti waffles with candy sprinkles and whipped cream on a plate

    We make these festive funfetti birthday waffles for birthdays and holidays and sometimes, just because! If you're looking for fun birthday breakfast ideas, you can't go wrong with waffles that are loaded with colorful sprinkles!

    If you give your kids some sprinkles, they'll want to add them to everything, like cookies, cupcakes and even waffles!

    I make these homemade waffles without funfetti cake mix. Nothing wrong with cake mix waffles, but it's super easy to make them from scratch.

    How to Make Funfetti Waffles from Scratch

    This recipe makes about 12 waffles. You can easily cut the recipe in half or save the leftovers to reheat later. Just heat them up again in your toaster -- like eggo waffles!

    You can mix everything up in one bowl -- no need to dirty a bunch of dishes. Start out by beating the eggs slightly, then add your remaining ingredients.

    Add the sprinkles last. You'll want to give the waffle batter a good stir so that the sprinkles are evenly distributed.

    waffle batter in a mixing bowl with rainbow colored sprinkles

    Next, spray your waffle maker with non stick spray. It makes it so much easier to release the waffles when they're done!

    Add some batter to the middle. Then, carefully spread it out so that it's even. You can add more batter to cover the edges if you need to -- just don't overfill the waffle maker.

    The sprinkles melt under the heat, and you get these cool multi-colored swirls in the waffles. It's almost like tie dye -- super fun! 

    funfetti waffle batter in waffle iron

    I have a Belgian waffle maker, so the waffles are nice and thick. Your waffles may turn out slightly different depending on what type of waffle maker you have.

    We've had our waffle maker for a long time. Actually, I believe it was a wedding present, which makes this little appliance practically prehistoric. Did the Flintstones make waffles for breakfast?

    When the light goes off and the waffle maker stops steaming, they're done!

    Make a Waffle Bar

    Whenever we make these homemade funfetti waffles, the kids like to set up a waffle bar, complete with every topping in the universe. You can keep it light and healthy, or you can go all out -- whatever makes you happy!

    • Maple syrup
    • Ice cream syrup, like chocolate, salted caramel and vanilla flavors
    • Fresh fruit
    • Whipped cream
    • Small candies or chocolate chips
    • Crumbled cookies

    These thick and fluffy waffles are good on their own. But, they're even better when you serve them with air fryer sausage or air fryer bacon and plenty of fresh fruit. Yum!

    2 birthday waffles with sprinkles and whipped cream on a plate
    2 funfetti waffles with sprinkles and whipped cream on a plate

    Homemade Funfetti Waffles

    Published by Dee
    Homemade Funfetti Waffles filled with colorful sprinkles are perfect for birthdays and other celebrations. This easy breakfast recipe makes any day special!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 waffles
    Calories 193 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 eggs lightly beaten
    • ½ cup vegetable oil or coconut oil or melted butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1½ cups milk or more up to 2 cups or until batter is pourable
    • 2 tablespoons sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl whisk together until foamy
    • Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined
    • Mix in the remaining ingredients except sprinkles, until batter is fairly smooth
    • Gently stir in sprinkles
    • Heat waffle iron, and lightly spray with non-stick spray
    • Drop a small amount of batter in middle of the iron, and gently spread out towards the ends
    • Cook for about 5 minutes or until the iron stops steaming
    • Remove from iron, and keep warm until all waffles are made
    • Garnish with whipped cream, extra sprinkles or whatever you want

    Notes

    Use vegetable oil, coconut oil or melted butter.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Recipe was originally published in 2016 and last updated in 2021

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    1. Jim says

      February 08, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      The kids and I made these for Sunday brunch yesterday. Yummy and they loved the waffle bar idea too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 09, 2021 at 11:21 am

        So glad you liked the waffles! Thanks, Jim.

    2. Sandra says

      January 30, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      This is really good! Such an amazing day starter!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2021 at 6:36 pm

        So glad you liked the waffles, Sandra. Thanks!

    3. Amanda says

      January 28, 2021 at 5:04 pm

      These are very fun and colorful! Perfect for a birthday breakfast!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

      January 28, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      WOW! These Funfetti waffles are fantastic!! The perfect treat!!5 stars

      Reply
    5. katerina @ diethood.com says

      January 28, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      These Funfetti Waffles are super cute! I can't wait to make them for my girls this weekend!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Cathy says

      January 28, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      These will be our new go to birthday breakfast! So delicious!

      Reply
    7. Allyson Zea says

      January 28, 2021 at 10:45 am

      I make these with my kids all the time, they are great!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 29, 2021 at 2:23 pm

        They really are -- my kids love them!

    8. Sherry Nappa says

      April 10, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      I'm sure the kids will love these. They're cool looking, too.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 10, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        Thanks, Sherry! I guess they are kind of cool -- probably one reason the kids like them. 🙂

    9. The Better Baker says

      April 09, 2016 at 7:57 am

      Lovely yummy recipe! Thanks for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck.5 stars

      Reply
    10. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

      April 07, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      These are so cool! I would love these every morning!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 08, 2016 at 6:24 am

        Thanks, Morgan. My kids love heating them up on weekdays, and they could eat them ever day! 🙂

    11. Jenna says

      April 07, 2016 at 6:22 am

      This is why I need a waffle maker! Such a fun breakfast idea, especially for a birthday or special occasion.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 07, 2016 at 10:30 am

        Thanks, Jenna. I'm so glad that I found ours! 🙂

    12. Amanda says

      April 06, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Yummy! I know what I'm making for breakfast this weekend.

      Reply

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