Fluffy homemade blueberry waffles made with buttermilk and fresh blueberries. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for breakfast or weekend brunch.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and melted butter until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will be thick, which is perfect for waffles.
Gently fold in the blueberries.
Lightly spray your waffle maker with oil or non-stick spray and cook the waffles according to your waffle maker's instructions until golden brown.
Notes
Don't Overmix the Batter - Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined. Overmixing can make the waffles dense instead of light and fluffy.
Use Fresh or Frozen Blueberries - Fresh blueberries are my favorite, but frozen also work well. If using frozen, add straight to the batter without thawing so they don't bleed too much color.
Don't Open the Waffle Maker Too Early - Wait until the waffle maker stops steaming before opening it (I know it is tempting). This usually means the waffles are cooked through and crispy on the outside.
Keep Waffles Warm in Oven - If you are making a big batch, place cooked waffles in a 200°F oven to keep warm and crispy until serving.
Make Your Own Buttermilk - If you don't have buttermilk on hand, mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes. This will give the same flavor.