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3 Waffle Recipes Better Than Eggo to Make in Your Dorm Room

By Deborah Orret at University of California - Los Angeles

Everyone knows the classic college-student meal: stick some ramen in the microwave and enjoy your sodium-filled noodles while your heart is still young. But with some simple ingredients and a cheap waffle iron, ramen might not be the only thing you can cook up in your dorm. Below are three waffle recipes you can make in your dorm in under 15 minutes to satisfy those morning or late night cravings*. 

*Waffles may be breakfast food, but everyone knows that breakfast food isn't just for breakfast.

#SpoonTip: Here are some quick recipes for waffle batter,  lemon curd, and dulce de leche if you want to make your own. But Trader Joe's has every ingredient you need if you're feeling lazy. 

Lemon and Blueberry Waffle With Toasted Coconut Topping

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup pre-made waffle batter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon curd
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut

Step 1

Mix lemon curd and blueberries into waffle batter.

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Step 2

Cook waffle until golden brown. Top with toasted coconut. Enjoy!

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Peanut Butter Waffle With Banana and Honey Topping

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 cup pre-made waffle batter
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 banana sliced
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey

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Step 1

Mix the peanut butter into the waffle mix.

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Step 2

Cook waffle until golden brown. Add sliced bananas. Add honey as desired. Enjoy!

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Dulce de Leche Waffle With Cinnamon Apple Topping

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup pre-made waffle batter
  • 1 tablespoon dulce de leche
  • 1 apple sliced
  • 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar

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Step 1

Mix dulce de leche into waffle batter. Cook waffle until golden brown.

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Step 2

Mix sliced apples and cinnamon sugar until apples are thoroughly coated. Add to waffle. Drizzle on dulce de leche as desired. Enjoy!

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Instead of doing basic Eggo waffles, up your waffle game and try out these three recipes. If you're looking for more breakfasts you can cook up in the dorm, try these out.