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Published: May 13, 2015 Last Modified: August 16, 2018 By Sara 53 Comments

Lemon Sour Cream Waffles

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This recipe for lemon waffles made with sour cream are light and fluffy with the perfect amount of tang. Serve these waffles with maple syrup or lemon curd for the perfect weekend breakfast!

This recipe for lemon waffles made with sour cream are light and fluffy with the perfect amount of tang. Serve these waffles with maple syrup or lemon curd for the perfect weekend breakfast!

Breakfast will never be the same with these bright flavored lemon waffles. I often make a double batch and freeze the leftovers!

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This recipe for lemon waffles made with sour cream are light and fluffy with the perfect amount of tang. Serve these waffles with maple syrup or lemon curd for the perfect weekend breakfast!

Meyer lemons grow very well here in Northern California and my parents have a tree that produces hundreds of lemons a year. We have a different type of lemon tree in our yard but it doesn’t produce much so I readily accept all the lemons my parents offer my way. Even if you’re not growing your own lemons you can still make and enjoy these lemon sour cream waffles!

How do you make lemon waffles?

This waffle recipe has two ingredients that stand out from all the other waffles out there. First is the lemon zest and juice. If you can’t find Meyer lemons where you live, you can definitely use whatever variety is sold at your grocery store. Second is the sour cream, which really accentuates the lemon by adding an underlying tang to the batter.

Try these lemon sour cream waffles for a unique take on an old classic. They are great for breakfast or brunch and freeze beautifully for those busy weekday mornings.

The sour cream isn’t a particularly strong flavor in these waffles, in fact, you’d be hard pressed to identify it. But aside from the slight tang it also adds a lot of moisture and creates a very fluffy waffle.

This recipe for lemon waffles made with sour cream are light and fluffy with the perfect amount of tang. Serve these waffles with maple syrup or lemon curd for the perfect weekend breakfast!

I serve these waffles both in the morning and for nights when we’re having breakfast for dinner. I tend to serve them with maple syrup because I always have it in the fridge, but you know what would also be really good? Lemon curd and maybe even some fresh berries.

Try these lemon sour cream waffles for a unique take on an old classic. They are great for breakfast or brunch and freeze beautifully for those busy weekday mornings.

My girls were stealing those lemon slices and eating them while I took these photos. I really wish I had gotten a picture of my toddler’s face when she bit into them, it was priceless. These lemon waffles freeze really well too, so make a double batch and stash some away in the freezer for another day for all the lemon lovers in your life.

This recipe for lemon waffles made with sour cream are light and fluffy with the perfect amount of tang. Serve these waffles with maple syrup or lemon curd for the perfect weekend breakfast!

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This recipe for lemon waffles made with sour cream are light and fluffy with the perfect amount of tang. Serve these waffles with maple syrup or lemon curd for the perfect weekend breakfast!
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Lemon Sour Cream Waffles

These lemon sour cream waffles are light and fluffy with the perfect amount of tang. 
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 waffles
Calories 207kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
  • 1 cup sour cream (can use regular or low fat)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat waffle iron.
  • Mix together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl (including lemon zest). In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Grease the waffle iron with cooking spray and cook according to manufacturer instructions. I use about 1/2 cup batter per waffle and they cook for 5-6 minutes.
  • Serve with maple syrup.

Notes

Little Helpers: The kids can measure and mix together most of the ingredients.
Freeze It: Make a double batch and put some away in the freezer. I put single servings of 2 waffles into a zip top bag. To reheat, thaw in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and then put them in the toast oven to crisp up.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sophia says

      July 13, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      We love waffles so I’m always looking for new recipes to try. This recipe came out so amazing!

      Reply
    2. Jill Hernandez says

      February 29, 2020 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I just made this recipe for my very picky grandson. He loves waffle and it is the only way to sneak in some extra protein. And veggies.
      This recipe came out perfect. We ALL love it!

      Reply
    3. Rose says

      September 7, 2019 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      I didn’t have sour cream (will try again with sour cream for sure!), but used a lemon yogurt that needed to be eaten – delish! Came together quickly – always a plus 😉

      Reply
    4. Mandy says

      June 10, 2018 at 6:01 am

      These were so light, refreshing and lovely 🙂

      Reply
    5. Karla says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:34 am

      Hi-
      Got an awesome double waffle make for Christmas so have been pouring over Pinterest for recipes. But, been to a few stores and can’t find “white wheat flour” so is there a good substitute?

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 4, 2018 at 9:53 am

        You can use whole wheat pastry flour, or simple use just all purpose flour instead of both types of flour.

        Reply
    6. Melissa says

      July 27, 2016 at 9:04 am

      4 stars
      I’ve been making lots of waffles recently since getting a waffle iron for my birthday and this is one of my favorite recipes so far. The taste is fantastic, but I couldn’t get them crispy (even when I reheated them in the toaster). Next time I will make a double batch and freeze them for quick weekday breakfasts.

      Reply
    7. Angie says

      March 29, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      I love the way these look! What brand/model of waffle iron did you use?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 29, 2016 at 10:17 pm

        Hi Angie, it’s a waffle iron from Crate and Barrel that I got as a wedding present 13 years ago! I did a quick search online and didn’t see anything similar on their site now unfortunately 🙁

        Reply
    8. nicolthepickle says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:10 am

      I made this with natural yogurt (full fat) and they were too sour tasting. So if you do substitute yogurt use a sweetened one.
      I’ll try the recipe again with sour cream when I have some.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 1, 2016 at 8:13 am

        I’m sorry they didn’t work out for you, vanilla yogurt would be great or if you use unsweetened yogurt you could try upping the sugar by a tablespoon. Thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
        • nicolthepickle says

          March 1, 2016 at 8:53 am

          Or maybe skip the lemon juice. Haha, or I could just follow the recipe and use sour cream.

          Reply
    9. theoldfatguy says

      January 11, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      I love waffles and this variation sounds great. I have pinned it for future use. Thanks.

      The Old Fat Guy

      Reply
    10. felicia | Dish by Dish says

      October 13, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      Hi Sara!

      I’d love to include you lemon sour cream waffles in a waffle roundup I’m doing for Parade Magazine.

      If you’re fine with that, could I use one of your gorgeous photos with a link back to your original post (https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/lemon-sour-cream-waffles/)?

      Thanks in advance dear!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 16, 2015 at 7:58 am

        Hi Felicia – that’s fine, sorry I didn’t respond earlier I’ve been out of town!

        Reply
    11. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

      May 22, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      I adore anything lemon so these look and sound amazing. Sadly I do not have a waffle iron although I want to run out and buy one now, just for these. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    12. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      May 17, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      These look so good. I love that lemon photo too! I didn’t know you were in Northern CA. Where abouts? I’m in SF. Maybe we can get together!

      Reply
    13. Brittany says

      May 15, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      I saw these and repined them the other day on pinterest! My lemon tree is over flowing right now. This IS on my weekend menu! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    14. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 15, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      This looks like the perfect weekend breakfast to me! We LOVE waffles!!

      Reply
    15. Mindy says

      May 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Oh my goodness! I want to eat at your house every day! Delicious!!! Maybe I can steal a few lemons from my neighbors tree 🙂

      Reply
    16. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

      May 15, 2015 at 11:04 am

      These waffles look amazing! I would love to start the day with a big stack. The lemon sour cream is the perfect addition!

      Reply
    17. Mama Harris says

      May 15, 2015 at 9:50 am

      These look so delicious, I love the addition of sour cream as well as lemon zest. Waffles are my favorite, and I’d love to add fresh berries. Pinning!

      Reply
    18. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

      May 15, 2015 at 7:38 am

      This sounds like such a wonderful recipe! I love lemon anything, and I love baking with sour cream!

      Reply
    19. Ashleigh says

      May 14, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe! It looks amazing! We all love waffles! xx

      Reply
    20. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      May 14, 2015 at 6:51 pm

      I need a waffle iron soooo bad! These look delicious and your photos are beautiful!

      Reply
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