This simple recipe makes one perfectly crisp and fluffy 6-inch waffle using just basic pantry ingredients. It’s quick to whip up for a cozy breakfast or weekend treat when you’re cooking just for yourself. Add butter and syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings for a comforting single-serving breakfast without any leftovers. This waffle recipe is the perfect size and has an old-fashioned waffle flavor you remember from childhood. Incredible easy to make in under 10 minutes!
Confession: I’ve wanted to post this waffle for one for ages, but every time I make it, I eat it before I can even photograph it. It’s that good.
Ingredients You Need
Serving Ideas
Top with my Homemade Whipped Cream and fresh berries for a cozy, diner-style finish. You can also slather on a little homemade Peanut Butter and top with sliced bananas.
How do I get waffles extra crisp?
Preheat the iron fully, don’t over mix, and cook until steam mostly stops. For ultra-crisp, add 1–2 teaspoons cornstarch to the dry mix or pop the finished waffle in a 300°F oven for 3–4 minutes.
What size iron works best?
A standard 6-inch round iron is perfect. The mini Dash Waffle Maker makes 4-inch waffles so you would get two smaller waffles.
How To Make A Single Waffle
1.) Mix the dry ingredients 2.) mix the wet ingredients 3.) Pour into the waffle make 4.) Cook and Serve.
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Single Serving Waffle
Ingredients
Recipe Directions
- Whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder.
- Then pour in the lemon juice, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla and stir until you no longer see dry spots. Then set aside while the waffle iron heats up, the batter may rise slightly, this is a good thing.
- Preheat your waffle maker, then pour the whole batter inside (if it makes a 6 inch round waffle).
- Allow it to cook until it’s golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Enjoy with syrup, berries, and or whipped cream!
Nutrition
Notes
This recipe was designed to not have leftovers, however, the waffle does save well like other waffles in the fridge or freezer.
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Let us know how it was!Troubleshooting: Waffle for One (Quick Fixes)
Rubbery/chewy texture
- Likely causes: Over mixing, too much liquid.
- Fix: Whisk just until the flour streaks disappear. Let batter rest a couple of minutes before cooking.
Dense, doesn’t rise
- Likely causes: Old baking powder, batter sat too long after mixing.
- Fix: Use fresh baking powder (test in warm water—should fizz). Mix and cook promptly.
Waffle sticks to plates
- Likely causes: Iron not hot enough or low fat in batter.
- Fix: Fully preheat and wait 10–15 seconds after cooking before opening. Lightly brush plates with neutral oil if needed; ensure batter includes melted butter/oil.
Overflows from the sides
- Likely causes: Too much batter.
- Fix: Reduce by 1–2 tablespoons; stop when the batter just reaches the edge once the lid is closed.
Batter too thick/thin
- Fix: Aim for a thick-pourable consistency. Add milk by the teaspoon to thin the batter or a teaspoon of flour to thicken.