Granola Waffles with Buttered Pecan Maple Syrup
Crispy buttermilk waffles topped with crunchy granola and drizzled with rich maple syrup infused with toasted pecans and butter. The granola adds delightful texture contrast while the homemade syrup these from ordinary breakfast to weekend brunch centerpiece. Perfect for special occasions when you want to impress family or guests with minimal extra effort beyond regular waffle making.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup granola, your favoritetoasted oats1:1texture
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Instructions
- 1
Heat waffle iron
- 2
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat
- 3
Add pecans and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes
- 4
Add maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon salt to skillet
- 5
Cook stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened
- 6
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and baking soda in large bowl
- 7
Whisk together eggs, buttermilk and 4 tablespoons melted butter in medium bowl
- 8
Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and fold to combine
- 9
Cook waffles according to waffle iron directions until golden and steam stops releasing, usually 4 to 6 minutes
- 10
Sprinkle granola over waffles
- 11
Serve immediately with buttered pecan maple syrup
Tips
Toast pecans until fragrant for deeper flavor in the syrup
Don't overmix waffle batter to keep waffles light and fluffy
Keep cooked waffles warm in 200F oven if making multiple batches
Good to Know
Store leftover waffles in refrigerator up to 3 days, reheat in toaster. Syrup keeps refrigerated 1 week.
Make syrup up to 3 days ahead and reheat gently. Mix dry ingredients night before.
Serve hot immediately after cooking with warm syrup and granola topping.
Common Mistakes
Don't overmix batter to avoid tough waffles
Keep syrup warm to avoid crystallization
Toast pecans properly to avoid bitter flavor
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I make the syrup ahead of time?
Yes, make syrup up to 3 days ahead and store refrigerated. Reheat gently before serving to restore smooth consistency.
What if I don't have buttermilk?
Mix 2 cups regular milk with 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes before using in recipe.
How long do leftover waffles keep?
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in toaster or oven until crispy.