It’s that time again, time for a Secret Recipe Club reveal!
This month I was assigned Itzy’s Kitchen, written by Erica, mom to the most adorable baby girl, Kaylin, and an English Bulldog named Frank. My pal Maegan would be so in love with Frank!
It didn’t take me long to settle on a recipe. With a title like Waffles of Insane Greatness, how could I not?!
Make sure you also check out Erica’s recipes for German Potato Salad (a family favorite when I was growing up), Ghirardelli Sea Salt Double Chocolate Cookies and this Fancy Schmancy Citrus Tart. All are now on my list of must makes!
You may have noticed my waffles aren’t your typical Belgian squares with deep wells for syrup holding. You may or may not have caught on by now that I’m a bit of a Disney fanatic. After a semester working there, and a lifetime of visiting, it’s fair to say I have a bit of an obsession.
I don’t let it take over the house though. You’ll find little spots throughout our house with a touch of Disney magic. Like this waffle iron. I can’t tell you how happy it made my Sunday morning to have Mickey staring up at me from my plate.
After reading Erica’s recipe, I knew that this recipe would be the perfect application for the pot of apple cinnamon Chobani Greek yogurt in the fridge. The little chunks of apple were a pleasant surprise throughout the waffles. James couldn’t get enough of them!
If I had anything to do differently, it would have been to add some toasted walnuts or pecans to the batter. My dad used to make walnut and pecan waffles all the time for us when I was a kid, and they’re still my favorite to this day. I wasn’t too sure how James would take to them though, so I left them out this time around.
You could use any flavor of Greek Yogurt as inspiration here. I’m pretty sure Black Cherry or Pomegranate would also be mind-blowing. Think of all the possibilities for a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed to remember!
Apple Cinnamon Waffles
adapted from Itzy’s Kitchen
Makes 4 to 5 large waffles
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup organic skim milk
1 6 oz cup of Apple Cinnamon Chobani Greek Yogurt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Whisk together to combine and aerate.
Add the milk, yogurt, oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract directly to the flour mixture. Mix again with the whisk until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and incorporated, and you have a smooth batter.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
After 20 minutes, heat your waffle iron. Allowing it to go through its heat cycle a couple of times will ensure crisp waffles.
Erica was able to get 4 Belgian waffles out of the batter. I was able to get 5 Mickeys. :)
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What a fun idea to use flavored Greek yogurt, I would have never thought of that! Cutest waffles ever, btw.
Thanks, Rachel. I just love that smiley Mickey face.
So fun!!! Glad you enjoyed. Just a note its erica with a c :)
Erica, I’m so sorry! I just fixed the post. Would you believe I was so worried about spelling Kaylin’s name right that I checked it 3 times, and somehow forgot to double check I was spelling your name right? Thanks again for a fabulous recipe.
No stress at all!! You’re so sweet :)
OMG, I have to have that waffle iron (nevermind that I already own two… a gal can never have too many, right?) I love the idea of playing with different yogurt flavours, especially since we can’t get Apple Cinnamon Chobani up here in Canada yet, though I do stock up on the Pomegranate like it’s going out of style. :)
Isabelle, I hear the apple cinnamon is coming soon to you guys. Until then, Pomegranate waffles for everyone! (And yes, I totally love my waffle iron. Who needs boring squares and circles?)
These are so cute!
Thanks so much, CJ! So nice of you to comment.
My daughter would FLIP over these!
Melissa, they’re pretty darn kid friendly. And let’s face it, what kid isn’t going to eat something Mickey shaped?
These might just be the cutest waffles ever and the addition of yogurt is pretty genius!
I knew you’d love them :)
Love the flavor of these waffles! My SIL works for Disney, so I have a soft spot for Mickey!
Erin, where does she work? I’m an Epcot alumni, and I miss it terribly. Best job ever.
She is at Animal Kingdom and has been there since it opened. She is a manager with the primates (started with training the primates). Fun place to work!
Guess who is married to a weirdo who refuses to have flavors in his waffles? (raises hand). But I love the idea of yogurt in my waffles, so I guess I’ll be sneaking the plain Chobani into my version.
Or maybe the vanilla one? Surely he wouldn’t object to vanilla in his waffles?
I love yogurt in just about anything; why have I never thought of putting it in waffles! I absolutely adore your waffle maker, too…so freaking cute!
Thanks, Tracy :) Next time you visit, I will make you these.
Those look yummy and cute!
Thanks, Shelly!
the apple cinnamon chobani is so good! but weirdly enough, i like it better with things than plain (i.e. with granola) so i would love these waffles! and cute waffle iron too, by the way. :)
Sarah, I put cereal on the apple cinnamon a few weeks ago instead of dousing it in milk. Genius move, I have to say. It’s some fabulous yogurt!
So cute! I love the Mickey waffles!
Thanks, Susie. They make me smile every time I look at the photos. :D
Having Mickey waffles for breakfast would make anyone’s morning brighter. Sounds like a delicious recipe.
You bet, Barbara! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
I could eat these waffles by the dozens. They are totally kid friendly too.
Awesome.
Velva
Cute and fun waffles! My boys would love those!
These are so fun! The recipe looks awesome too. Yum!
Saw you at Megan’s and had to pop in and say hi! Fellow Texan and food lover here…TOTALLY want these waffles…
The Mickey waffles are darling. I loooove waffles but hardly ever eat them unless I’ve gone out for breakfast.
Great idea and super pick for SRC this month. Love the Mickey face!
Oh my gosh this is adorable. We were just at Disney in March. This is fabulous.
AHHHHHHHHHH. I can’t get over the cuteness of that waffle. I now NEED a Mickey waffle iron. They sound so good, too.
I love the waffle iron. These pancakes would bring a smile to may face any morning!
These look and sound so good! I love the idea of using yogurt!!!!
Thanks, Maria. We really loved them. In fact, I haven’t stopped thinking about them. So I’m going to try a new flavor of yogurt this weekend. Maybe Strawberry or Peach. If I do Peach, I’m adding pecans!
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