When I want Eggos...

...I usually want them simply for the convenience of them.  Admit it waking up in the morning and throwing them in the toaster for a quick breakfast can make the morning that much smoother (or for when you don't know what to have for dinner). However, I don't like Eggo waffles, I never have.  What I do like is the idea and convenience behind the toaster waffle.

Me Keeping It Real

So of course, I took it back to basics.  I made my favorite waffle batter (mine is from scratch (and gluten free) but use your favorite waffle batter whether it is homemade, Bisquik, or a box waffle and pancake mix). Then I cooked my waffles and laid them flat, single layer on a parchment paper lined (or wax paper if the waffles aren't too hot) cookie sheet to cool.  Then I freeze the entire pan.  Once they are frozen I transfer them to a gallon size freezer zip top bag.  Now, I just keep them in the freezer for those moments when I need a quick breakfast.  I just put them in toaster and in minutes hot waffles.

My Homemade Toaster Waffles

Here is my favorite gluten free waffle recipe, if you would like it:

Confession of a Food Nerd's Gluten Free Waffles

2 cups gluten free all purpose flour (I use a mock flour blend created by www.glutenfreeonashoestring.com.  This one is her Better than cup4cup flour blend)

1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if flour blend already contains it, which mine does)

2 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp baking powder

2 cups milk

4 eggs

1/4 cup oil

1 tsp vanilla

In a medium bowl, mix together dry ingredients.  in a different bowl mix together wet ingredients.  Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix to combine, batter will be slightly lumpy.  Let set for 10 minutes.  Now you are ready to make your waffles. 

Tip:  For easier and less messy waffle making, transfer batter to either a pitcher or a liquid measure cup with a spout. Now it is easy to pour, just wipe off the spout with a napkin between pours.