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Crispy Dr. Seuss Waffles – Easy Colorful Breakfast Kids Love

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These crispy, colorful Dr. Seuss waffles are a whimsical breakfast treat that kids adore and adults love too. With a golden, crunchy exterior and playful swirls of color, they’re perfect for celebrations or brightening up any morning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (30g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (12g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk (420ml)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (115g) (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5ml)
  • Gel food coloring (red, blue, green, yellow, etc.)
  • Nonstick cooking spray or additional melted butter (for greasing waffle iron)
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh berries, chocolate chips, colored sprinkles, maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions. Lightly grease with nonstick spray or melted butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter (cooled), and vanilla. Add the two egg yolks and whisk until smooth.
  4. In another clean bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form (about 2–3 minutes).
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter with a spatula until just incorporated.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into 3–4 small bowls. Add a small amount of gel food coloring to each bowl and stir to combine.
  8. Spoon dollops of each colored batter onto the hot waffle iron in any pattern you like. Close the lid and cook per manufacturer instructions (usually 3–5 minutes), until golden and crisp.
  9. Remove waffles and transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining batter, re-greasing the iron as needed.
  10. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For gluten-free waffles, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute oat or almond milk and coconut oil. Use only gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the batter. Keep finished waffles on a rack in a 200°F oven if making a large batch. Let kids help with coloring and decorating for extra fun.

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