Never let a glazed donut go to waste with Donut Waffles! Press day-old donuts in a waffle iron for a hot, scrumptious breakfast treat they’ll love. With a caramelized top and a melt-in-your mouth center, they might be better than fresh donuts!
What to do with Day Old Donuts?
Don’t throw out those stale donuts! Make Donut Waffles! Press leftover glazed raised donuts in a hot waffle iron for a truly unforgettable breakfast treat. Caramelized on top with a melt-in-your mouth middle. They might just be better than fresh donuts! They’re definitely giving my favorite crispy waffles recipe a run for the money!
A Must Try
We love our weekend donuts. We also seem to love ordering too many of them. Donut Waffles to the rescue! Because no donut should got to waste, I decided to experiment a little. And wow, y’all! It really is a must try!
Of course, fresh donuts work, too. But if you’ve got a box of day-old Krispy Kreme donuts, I can’t think of a better way to use them!
We love to top ours with a little butter, warm maple syrup and fresh blueberries or strawberries. But eating them warm from the waffle iron without any toppings is just as heavenly!
Go Big for a Birthday Breakfast
For a breakfast celebration, try this Donut Waffle Ice Cream Sundae! Just add whipped cream, ice cream or other fun toppings for an indulgent treat. It’s perfect for a birthday breakfast or just a sweet way to add fun to your morning.
What Do I Need to Make Donut Waffles?
- Glazed raised donuts
- Waffle maker
- Butter, if desired
- Maple syrup, if desired
- Fresh berries, if desired
- Vanilla ice cream (for sundae)
- Whipped topping or whipped cream (for sundae)
- Rainbow sprinkles (for sundae)
- Chocolate Sauce (for sundae)
- Maraschino cherries (for sundae)
The Best Donut Recipes
If you love donuts, you’ll go nuts for this collection of The Best Homemade Donut Recipes. They’re so easy and so delicious. And as a bonus, I share some creative ways to enjoy store bought donuts, too!
How to Make Donut Waffles
- Pre-heat the waffle iron and then spray with cooking oil.
- Place a donut inside the waffle iron and press down. I recommend using donuts without frosting on top, such as glazed or cinnamon sugar!
- Let the donut cook inside the waffle iron for about 2 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
- Carefully remove the donut waffle from the waffle iron with a fork or tongs.
- Repeat as necessary with remaining donuts. Keep warm in a 200 degree oven until serving.
More Waffle Recipes to Make Your Day
- Canned Cinnamon Roll Waffles: Crisp on the outside, soft and hot in the middle and covered in a sweet glaze. All you need are store bought cinnamon rolls and a waffle maker to create this sweet breakfast treat!
- French Toast Waffle Sticks: Two breakfast classics come together in these easy to make and fun to eat French Toast Waffle Sticks. No forks needed!
- Blueberry Cake Waffles: Crispy waffles bursting with juicy blueberries and coated in a sweet sugar glaze just like a good ol’ blueberry cake donut!
How to Store Donut Waffles
To store leftover donut waffles, place them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to five days.
To freeze, allow waffles to cool completely. Then place in a freezer-safe container or in individual freezer-safe baggies. Store in the freezer for up to two months.
To reheat: When ready to eat, place donut waffles in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for about 20 seconds (30 seconds from frozen) or until heated through. Or reheat un-iced waffles in the oven at 300°F for about 5 minutes (10 minutes from frozen) until heated through.
If you make these Donut Waffles, be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Donut Waffles
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
Description
Never let a donut go to waste with delicious Donut Waffles! Press day-old donuts in a waffle iron for a hot, scrumptious breakfast treat they’ll love. With a caramelized top and a melt-in-your mouth center, they might be better than fresh donuts!
Ingredients
- Glazed raised donuts
- Butter, if desired
- Maple syrup, if desired
- Fresh berries, if desired
- Vanilla ice cream (for sundae)
- Whipped cream (for sundae)
- Chocolate syrup (for sundae)
- Sprinkles (for sundae)
- Maraschino cherries (for sundae)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the waffle iron and then spray with cooking oil.
- Place a donut inside the waffle iron and press down. I recommend using donuts without frosting on top, such as glazed or cinnamon sugar!
- Let the donut cook inside the waffle iron for about 2 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
- Carefully remove the donut waffle from the waffle iron with a fork or tongs.
- Repeat as necessary with remaining donuts.
- Enjoy warm as is OR top with butter, syrup, whipped cream, ice cream or other fun toppings for an indulgent treat.
Sorry, but this was the worst idea ever! It didn’t come out the way I expected, not crispy at all and soggy in the middle. And the sugar from the glazed donut formed an epoxy on my waffle iron that took forever to clean.
Hi Donna! Oh no, I’m so surprised as they turn out perfect for us each time we make them. What kind of waffle iron did you use? Did you spray your waffle iron with cooking spray before each donut? Are you sure your waffle iron heated correctly? How long did you leave the donut in the waffle maker? I can’t imagine how so much went wrong as we make these very often with leftover donuts and they have never done what you’re describing.