Description

This festive waffle board is a customizable, crowd-pleasing brunch centerpiece perfect for Valentine’s Day. Mix and match waffles, toppings, and sides for a fun, interactive breakfast experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

8–12 waffles (homemade, frozen, or box mix; classic buttermilk recommended)
2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries; slice strawberries into hearts if desired)
2–3 bananas, sliced
1 pint whipped cream (store-bought or homemade with 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp sugar, splash of vanilla)
1/2 cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup yogurt (Greek, vanilla, or strawberry)
1/4 cup sprinkles (Valentine’s colors)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
8–10 bacon strips
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Optional: softened salted butter
Optional extras: apple compote, lemon curd, cherry preserves

Instructions

Prep Your Waffles: If making homemade, preheat waffle iron. In a bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt. In another bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 1 3/4 cups milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla. Mix wet into dry ingredients until just combined. Spray iron and cook waffles per instructions (4-5 minutes per batch). Stack on wire rack to keep crispy.
Crisp the Bacon: Lay bacon strips on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Prep the Toppings: Slice strawberries (use heart-shaped cutter if desired), bananas, and arrange all toppings in small bowls. Whip cream if making from scratch.
Build Your Board: Lay out waffles in the center of your board, slightly overlapping. Add bacon along one edge, then arrange bowls of toppings around the edges—berries, whipped cream, Nutella, peanut butter, maple syrup, sprinkles, chocolate chips. Fill gaps with fruit or extra waffles. Dust with powdered sugar.
Serve & Enjoy: Bring the board to the table. Let everyone build their own waffle masterpiece.

Notes

Keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a low oven (200°F) to maintain crispiness. Prep toppings ahead for less morning stress. Use heart-shaped cutters for a festive touch. Make extra waffles—people always want seconds. Gluten-free, vegan, and high-protein options are easy with ingredient swaps.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Brunch
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 waffle with assort
Calories: 210
Sugar: 7
Sodium: 350
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 6

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