When you’re looking for an indulgent brunch idea, nothing can beat a decadent plate of waffles. Whether you choose to drizzle over some golden maple syrup or opt for a savoury option with salty bacon and runny eggs, the versatile Belgian snack has become a firm favourite in Australian households with no signs of slowing down. Needing only a few minutes to cook and requiring a handful of basic pantry ingredients, the sweet doughy treat is an easy snack ready to be enjoyed at any time of the day. Not sure where to begin? We have the perfect waffle recipe for you.

Waffles

These easy waffles are the perfect sweet start to any morning or a family-friendly dessert idea.

French toast waffles with berry brekkie crunch

Make brunch the star meal of the day. You'll also impress friends with this healthy waffle recipe with a crunchy berry side dish, it's all kinds of tasty.

Brioche waffles with bacon, apple & walnut butter

For when you just can't decide between a sweet or savoury breakfast.

Banoffles - cookie dough waffle sandwiches with banoffee cheesecake

Banoffle cookie dough sandwiches with banoffee cheesecake

Take a lazy Sunday breakfast and pair it with rich banoffee cheesecake, and voila: the banoffle is born.

Salted caramel, honeycomb waffle french toast

This dessert is best served stacked.

Waffle bread and butter pudding

waffle bread and butter pudding

We've taken everything you loved about the classic bread and butter pudding and taken it to the next level thanks to addition of rich, dense, buttery waffles.

Zucchini waffles with haloumi, smoked salmon and eggs

These savoury waffles will have you looking forward to the weekend that much more.

Kale and buckwheat waffles with eggs

These savoury Nordic waffles are super healthy. Buckwheat is also a great wheat replacement for those who are gluten intolerant. This is an edited extract from Nordic Light by Simon Bajada, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $49.99), and is available in stores nationally.