Buttermilk, pumpkin spice and so much more.

We respect a plain old, well-made buttermilk waffle. Truly, we do. Crunchier than pancakes, but still delightfully fluffy, waffles are more than satisfying on their own. But we have to admit, their flat shape and deep, square divots are just asking to be filled with toppings and loaded with flavors.

Of course, fruits such as apples and berries are at home atop these breakfast treats, but some unexpected flavors work nicely, too — cornbread, zucchini, and even pumpkin spice. If you’re looking for a break from your tried-and-true plain waffles, check out these recipes that add a bit of sweetness or spice to your batter (and breakfast).

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Vanilla Bean And Blueberry Waffles
Something Swanky
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2
Banana Bread Waffles
A Cookie Named Desire
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3
Crispy Bacon Waffles
How Sweet It Is
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4
Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Belgian Waffles
Half Baked Harvest
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Apple Fritter Waffle Doughnuts
Completely Delicious
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6
Vanilla Yeasted Waffles With Roasted Peach Maple Syrup
How Sweet It Is
7
Churro Waffles
Half Baked Harvest
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8
Chocolate Waffles With Peanut Butter Sauce
Running to the Kitchen
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9
Belgian Liege Waffles
Handle The Heat
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10
Cheddar Cornbread Waffles With Fried Egg
How Sweet It Is
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Cider Pumpkin Waffles With Toasted Pecan Butter
Half Baked Harvest
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Coconut Flour Waffles
Deliciously Organic
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13
Chocolate Caramel Liege Waffles
Bakingdom
14
Coconut Yogurt Waffles
Minimalist Baker
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15
Praline Waffles
Brown Eyed Baker
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Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Minimalist Baker
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Weekday Waffles With Maple-Blueberry Butter
fiveandspice/Food52
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18
Sweet Potato Waffles
A Golden Afternoon
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Fudge Waffles
Handle The Heat
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20
Spiced Stout Waffles
James Ransom/Food52
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21
Apple, Cheddar and Prosciutto Waffles
10th Kitchen
22
Aretha Frankenstein's Waffles
James Ransom/Food52
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From Aretha Frankenstein's restaurant in Chattanooga, TN.
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Pumpkin Waffles
Averie Cooks
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Gluten-Free Cornbread Waffles
Ashley McLaughlin/Food52
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25
Eggnog Waffles
Life and Kitchen
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26
Chili and Cornbread Waffle Stacks
Pinch of Yum
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Orange Cinnamon Belgian Waffles with Dark Chocolate Hot Fudge
Desserts for Breakfast
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Spiced Apple Buttermilk Waffles
Recipe Girl
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Lemon Belgian Waffles
Damn Delicious
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Chai Waffles
Joanne Eats Well With Others
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