Description
These Hawaiian Waffles bring tropical flavor to your breakfast table with crushed pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts, all topped with a warm pineapple-coconut syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
- 1 cup 2% milk
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts
- Additional chopped macadamia nuts, toasted, optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine undrained crushed pineapple, sugar, sweetened shredded coconut, corn syrup, and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes until sauce thickens. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg yolks, milk, and melted butter. Stir into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in well-drained crushed pineapple, sweetened shredded coconut, and chopped macadamia nuts.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter until fully incorporated.
- Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pour batter into waffle maker (about ½ to ¾ cup per waffle), and cook until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve waffles warm, topped with the pineapple sauce and optional additional chopped macadamia nuts.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and coconut oil instead of milk and butter.
- You can swap the flour for a gluten-free blend if needed.
- Try adding diced mango or passion fruit to the batter for extra tropical flair.
- The pineapple sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: hawaiian waffles, pineapple coconut waffles, tropical breakfast, macadamia nut waffles, fruit waffles