Two crispy waffles stuffed with your favorite fillings make the most fun handheld breakfast or lunch ever. ♡
The waffle grid holds onto spreads and toppings better than bread ever could. Every square pocket catches a bit of Nutella, peanut butter, or cream cheese. Add fresh fruit, and you have a sandwich that is crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside, and way more exciting than regular toast.
Let kids pick their own filling combo and build their own waffle sandwich. Let’s make it together.
Ingredients
Waffle Sandwiches
- 8 frozen waffles (or homemade)
- 1/4 cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
Optional fillings:
- Cream cheese and jam
- Ham and cheese (savory version)
- Whipped cream and sprinkles
- Sliced apples with cinnamon
How to Make Waffle Sandwiches
- Toast. Toast the waffles until golden and crispy. Whether you use a toaster, oven, or waffle iron, get them nice and crunchy so they hold up as sandwich bread.
- Spread. While warm, spread one waffle with Nutella and the other with peanut butter. The warmth helps the spreads melt slightly and become extra gooey.
- Fill. Layer sliced strawberries and banana on the Nutella waffle. Drizzle with a little honey if you want extra sweetness.
- Close. Press the peanut butter waffle on top, spread-side down, to make a sandwich. Press gently so it sticks together without squishing out the filling.
- Slice. Cut diagonally for easy holding. The triangle shape fits perfectly in little hands and shows off the colorful filling inside.
Tips
- Toast waffles until extra crispy so they do not get soggy from the fillings.
- Spread while warm so everything melts and sticks together better.
- Let kids choose their own filling combos. Set up a waffle sandwich bar with options.
- Wrap in foil for a portable breakfast or lunchbox option that travels well.
- For a savory version, fill with ham, cheese, and a thin spread of mustard. Toast in a panini press for melty perfection.
Variations
- PB&J Waffle: Classic peanut butter and jelly between two crispy waffles.
- S’mores Waffle: Nutella, mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
- Ham and Cheese: Deli ham and melted cheddar for a savory lunch version.
- Ice Cream Waffle: Scoop vanilla ice cream between two waffles for a frozen treat.
- Apple Pie Waffle: Cream cheese, thin apple slices, cinnamon, and a drizzle of caramel.
FAQ
Can I use homemade waffles instead of frozen?
Absolutely. Homemade waffles work great and taste even better. Make a batch on the weekend and freeze them so you have waffle sandwich bread ready all week.
How do I keep waffle sandwiches from getting soggy in a lunchbox?
Wrap them tightly in foil or parchment paper. You can also pack the filling separately and let kids assemble at lunch. Toasting them extra crispy helps too.
Can I make these ahead and freeze them?
Yes. Assemble the sandwiches (skip fresh fruit), wrap individually in plastic wrap, and freeze. Toast or microwave from frozen. Add fresh fruit after reheating.
What is the best waffle for sandwiches?
Buttermilk or Belgian-style waffles work best because they are thick enough to hold fillings. Thin waffles tend to crack when you bite into the sandwich.
Are waffle sandwiches just for breakfast?
Not at all. With savory fillings like ham and cheese, turkey and avocado, or even chicken and ranch, they make a great lunch or dinner that kids get excited about.
Waffle Sandwiches
Crispy toasted waffles sandwiched with Nutella, peanut butter, and fresh fruit for a fun handheld meal.
Ingredients
Method
- Toast. Toast waffles until golden and crispy.
- Spread. Nutella on one waffle, peanut butter on the other.
- Fill. Layer strawberries and banana, drizzle honey.
- Close. Press waffles together gently.
- Slice. Cut diagonally and serve.
Notes
Toast waffles extra crispy so they hold up to fillings.
Spread while warm for best melty results.
Spread while warm for best melty results.
