There are mornings when I wake up feeling like the kind of mom who could pack bento boxes with color-coded veggies and write inspirational notes on napkins. And then there are mornings when I hand my kids a waffle dripping with Nutella and call it “breakfast magic.” Guess which kind of morning wins most often?
I found this recipe for Nutella waffles on Drizzld, and let me tell you—my life has not been the same since. I was supposed to “just test it,” but the first batch disappeared faster than Blanca’s patience on a Monday morning. The waffles are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and basically taste like dessert disguised as breakfast. Patrick, who normally eats like a suspicious squirrel, declared them “better than pancakes.” That’s basically a Michelin star in our house.
The batter itself is nothing fancy—no ingredients that require a translator or a special trip to Whole Foods. Just the good stuff. But then you swirl in Nutella, and the whole thing turns into this glorious chocolate-hazelnut situation that smells like happiness. I actually caught Dave sneaking into the kitchen mid-batch to “check if they’re done.” Translation: he was eating them straight off the cooling rack.
The best part? The kitchen smells like a café in heaven. I stood there with my coffee, half-asleep, watching the steam rise from the waffle iron and feeling like maybe, just maybe, I had my life together for ten minutes. Of course, five minutes later, Patrick had syrup in his hair, and Blanca was trying to teach the dog to sit for waffle bites, but still—it was a beautiful ten minutes.
I’ve tried topping them with strawberries, bananas, even a dusting of powdered sugar when I’m feeling fancy. But honestly, the plain Nutella swirl is pure perfection. Sometimes I make a big batch and freeze them for those chaotic school mornings when everyone’s yelling “Where are my shoes?!” and I’m pretending to know. Pop them in the toaster, and breakfast is saved.
So yes, this recipe is a keeper. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes regular mornings feel like a celebration, and messy kitchens totally worth it. And if your family ends up licking their plates? Just call it enthusiasm.
Now, if only someone could figure out how to make Nutella waffles that clean up after themselves…