7 Waffle Alternatives We Love Just As Much

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Truly waffles are delicious and tasty but the truth is, you can’t love them all the time and also not everyone is a fan of waffles. Waffles are easy and simple to make but there are times you just want something more simple and tasty and that’s when you start to look for waffle alternatives.

And no matter how much you like those waffles though, there are times you might just want something less fluffy for breakfast or dessert.

Delicious waffles are too good to find competitions or substitute for but we think you might just want to give these alternatives we have curated for you some trials.

Still, do not sound convincing enough right? We thought so too, waffles are just too good to be given up but in a case where you have a friend or family who is not so fond of waffles, then you might have to think of these alternatives.

Some of these alternatives can be preferred to waffles as they are lighter in comparison, and might be worth choosing if you do not like waffles.

Let’s see if those alternatives are worth being alternatives to waffles after all.

Our Best Waffle Alternative Picks

Contrary to how much you cherish those waffles though, you might just end up liking some of these alternatives and might even think they are not so bad after checking them out.

1. Pancakes

Pancakes are the closest to waffles, made with almost the same ingredients and can be very tasty as well. If you are not a fan of waffles at all, then pancakes are the best options for you. Pancakes can be enjoyed with lots of amazing toppings as well, easy to make and comes in different categories just like waffles.

2. Crust Pie

Crust pie
Image: Sallys Baking Addiction

If you have not tasted Pies or don’t like it much, then you should know you are missing out on those delectables, when well baked, crust pies can be frozen and kept for a while, even becomes more enjoyable when frozen. Also can be served with syrup toppings, not so simple though especially if you are trying to follow a particular recipe but the efforts put in it are always worth it.

3. Cookies

Homemade pumpkin cookies

Another delectable is cookies, they are absolutely delicious and crunchy as well. Cookies are very classy and also rated as the best Christmas snack, easy to reserve and they are also named as the number one kid’s snack. There are so many recipes for cookies as well.

4. Muffins

Apple Muffins

Muffins are sort of a ladies best friend, but definitely after waffles.  Muffin is one of the top-rated baked product, has two distinct items, a part is a flatbread and the other is a cupcake-like quickbread. Has a sweet and savory taste and also you should know the chocolate muffins are the sweetest and who can say no to chocolates.

5. Pretzels

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This might sound familiar but not too common. Pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly shaped into a twisted knot. They are basically termed traditional desserts but very delicious and eaten by some for breakfast. Pretzels are easy to make and with the right toppings, you can really enjoy them. They are healthy as well and also the best alternatives to waffles in case you do not like waffles at all. To stay on a more healthier side, you should use wheat flour to make pretzels as they are more healthy.

6. Tarts

tart
Image: Taste of Home

These are just as yummy as they sound if you have a fondness for sugary foods, tarts are the best bets, absolutely yummy and tarts tastes even better depending on your baking skills, and the right recipe to back it up. Tarts are similar to Pie’s but more mouthwatering, modern tarts are now fruit-based to make it healthy.

7. Cheesecakes

Fresh berry cheescake recipe idea

We can just go ahead and mention cakes but we think cheesecakes are better alternatives to waffles, cheesecakes serve well as a desserts and nothing tastes amazing like a chocolate cheesecake.

You can be sure they are lots of fantastic recipes for making them and cheesecakes might sound hard to make but it’s not. It is also said to be the most popular dish in ancient Greece, so you won’t just be eating a sweet and savory cheesecake but also wrapped in history.


Do you know all these dishes mentioned above can be made with ease and no special talent required to make them? Just like waffles, you just need to have a recipe to follow and you will have them ready in no time.  They can be enjoyed as desserts or side dishes.

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