Lemon Drizzle Waffles – A Zesty Twist on Breakfast
Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and kissed with a bright lemon glaze — these Lemon Drizzle Waffles are the sunshine your mornings need. Perfect for weekend brunch, Easter breakfast, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and citrusy.
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Why You’ll Love These Waffles
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Bright, lemony flavor that isn’t too sweet
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Quick and easy to whip up
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Great for brunch, holidays, or afternoon tea
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Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
For the Waffles:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Drizzle Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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Optional: ½ tsp lemon zest
Instructions
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Preheat your waffle iron. Lightly grease with butter or nonstick spray.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add buttermilk, lemon juice, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
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Pour batter into waffle iron and cook according to your machine’s instructions.
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In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make the glaze.
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Drizzle over warm waffles and serve with lemon wedges or berries.
Notes & Tips
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Make It Extra Lemony: Add a few drops of lemon extract or more zest.
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Freeze Friendly: Let cooked waffles cool, then freeze in zip bags. Reheat in toaster.
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Toppings: Try whipped cream, blueberries, Greek yogurt, or lemon curd.
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No Waffle Iron? Make into pancakes — just adjust the thickness with extra milk if needed.
Perfect For…
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Easter brunch
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Mother’s Day breakfast
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Lazy Sunday mornings
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A citrusy dessert after dinner

Lemon Drizzle Waffles
Description
These Lemon Drizzle Waffles are the ultimate zesty breakfast treat! Light, fluffy, and filled with bright citrus flavor, they’re finished with a sweet lemon glaze that adds the perfect tang. Whether you’re serving them for brunch, spring gatherings, or as a fun dessert, these waffles bring sunshine to every bite.
Ingredients
For the Waffles:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Drizzle Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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Optional: ½ tsp lemon zest for extra zing
Instructions
For the Waffles:
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Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter or spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, lemon juice, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until no dry spots remain (do not overmix).
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Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to your machine’s directions until golden brown.
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Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack or warm oven while finishing the rest.
For the Lemon Glaze:
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In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
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Adjust thickness by adding more lemon juice (for thinner glaze) or more sugar (for thicker drizzle).
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Drizzle over warm waffles before serving.
Notes
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Make Ahead: Cook waffles in advance and freeze them. Reheat in a toaster or oven.
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Extra Lemony: Add a few drops of lemon extract to the batter or glaze for stronger flavor.
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Serving Ideas: Top with whipped cream, berries, lemon curd, or Greek yogurt.
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Storage: Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.