Ditch the toast for these buttery cinnamon waffles

Warm, lightly spiced and finished with a generous spread of pure triple-churned butter, it doesn’t get much better than that. Or does it? This homemade cinnamon waffle recipe leans into that pleasure, offering a sweet alternative to Easter’s chocolate overload that feels both familiar and a little special. It works just as well for a long weekend brunch as it does for an easy dessert or a relaxed breakfast shared with family.

Tip: Use Mainland ButterSoft™ 100% pure butter, which is triple churned for spreading. It has a finer, more even structure, which helps it melt smoothly into the batter. The result is richness without heaviness, creating waffles with a golden, crisp exterior and a soft, fluffy centre. Finished simply with a spread of Mainland ButterSoft and seasonal fruit, these waffles show how thoughtful ingredients and careful technique can elevate even the most comforting classics.

Watch the video to see the recipe come together, step by step.

Homemade cinnamon waffles with butter

Makes: 2-4 waffles
Total time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup plain Greek yoghurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 85g Mainland ButterSoft, melted (plus extra to serve)
• Fruit garnishes: fresh seasonal berries and/or sliced banana

Method

1. Prepare the waffle maker: Heat the appliance according to its instructions and brush or spray the plates with a little butter so the waffles don’t stick.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon and sugar, then whisk to combine.
3. Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yoghurt, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
4. Bring the batter together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix. Slowly pour in the melted Mainland ButterSoft and stir until the batter looks smooth and silky.
5. Cook the waffles: Ladle a portion of batter into the hot waffle iron (about ¼ cup per waffle, depending on your machine), close the lid, and cook until the waffles turn golden brown and crisp at the edges (about 6–8 minutes). Repeat with remaining batter.
6. Serve: Stack the warm waffles, spread with Mainland ButterSoft then drizzle with maple syrup. Garnish with fresh fruit.

Tips for best results
For extra-light waffles, do not overmix. A few small lumps are fine.

Make sure your waffle iron is fully hot before adding batter. This helps the edges crisp beautifully.

Leftovers can be stored airtight in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for several months and reheated in a toaster.

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