Waffle Day, which is celebrated on 25 March, is the perfect occasion to gather the whole family for a cosy moment in the kitchen. At Hey Kiddo, we want to inspire you to cook waffles with your kids. Making waffles is a fun and creative activity that promotes socialising and learning about cooking. Here are our top tips for a successful Waffle Day 2025!
Preparation: Gather everything you need to make waffles
Before you start, it's important to gather ingredients and utensils. Here's a simple list of what you need to make delicious waffles:
Ingredients for waffles:
(enough for about 6-8 waffles)
- 2 ½ dl wheat flour
- 2 ½ dl milk
- 2 eggs
- 50 g butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Sugar (optional, depending on whether you want sweet or savoury waffles
Necessary tools:
- Waffle iron
- Bowl for mixing the ingredients
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring cup
- Spatula to pick up the waffles
Involve children in the cooking process
Making waffles with the kids is not only fun, but also a great way to teach them about cooking. Here are some steps where kids can get involved:
- Mix the dry ingredients: Let the children measure out the flour, baking powder and salt. They can also help stir the mixture together!
- Add the liquids: Once the dry ingredients are mixed, pour in the milk and beaten eggs together. Let the kids whisk - it's both fun and good motor skills training!
- Melt the butter: Let an adult eye supervise the melting of the butter, but let the children join in and watch it liquefy.
- Mix the batter together: Once everything is mixed, let the children stir the batter together. Make sure they get a good technique so that it is smooth!
Grill the waffles together
Now it's time to grill the waffles! Prepare the waffle iron according to the instructions and pour in the batter. Let the kids count down the time until the waffle is ready - it builds excitement!
Toppings - make waffles personalised and creative
One of the most exciting parts of making waffles is choosing the toppings! Here are some fun ideas for you to try:
- Fruit: Sliced bananas, berries or apple pieces.
- Cream: Whipped cream or crème fraîche.
- Syrup or honey: For that sweet touch.
- Chocolate: Grated chocolate or chocolate sauce.
- Glass: A scoop of ice cream on top makes the waffle extra festive!
Let each family member decorate their own waffle. It adds a personal touch and lets the kids get creative.
Closing: Enjoy your waffles together
Once all the waffles are ready, gather around the table and enjoy your delicious creations. Talk about what you liked most about making them and discuss your favourite toppings. It's a perfect ending to a fun and educational activity!
We at Hey Kiddo hope you have a great Waffle Day 2025, filled with laughter, creativity and confidence in the kitchen. Good luck with the baking and enjoy your waffles!
