Updated May 2024. Earth Day Waffles are quick and easy to make when you use some Homemade or purchased Bisquick. Use the waffles as an opportunity to talk about the importance of taking good care of our earth.
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Key Takeaways:
- Homemade Bisquick mix tastes better than store-bought and avoids preservatives—make it in minutes with flour, shortening, baking powder, and salt.
- Storing your mix in the fridge keeps it fresh and ready for quick breakfasts like waffles, pancakes, or biscuits.
- Spirulina is a natural brain booster, rich in omega-3s and antioxidants that support memory, focus, and cognitive health.
- Earth Day Waffles are easy and healthy—just mix your homemade Bisquick, egg (or flax egg), milk (or vegan alternative), and oil.
- Add blue and green spirulina powder for natural, nutrient-packed Earth-inspired colors—no artificial dyes needed!
- Freeze leftover waffles for up to 4 months—just toast and serve for a fast, fun breakfast.
Overview:
Skip the preservatives and embrace homemade goodness with this SIS Tip (Simple is Smart) for making your own Bisquick mix! Not only does this easy DIY version taste better, but it also serves as the perfect base for fun and nutritious meals—like Earth Day Waffles! Featuring natural colors and a brain-boosting dose of spirulina, these waffles are a creative way to celebrate the planet while nourishing your body. Whether you’re making breakfast from scratch or freezing extras for later, this guide blends smart cooking tips with health-forward ingredients to keep your mornings simple, vibrant, and delicious.
SIS Tip - Simple is Smart Tip for Bisquick
Make the Bisquick:
I am not a fan of the purchased Bisquick because of the preservatives in it. A key component of the biscuit/baking mix is fat. When you put a box of flour with fat in it and set it on the shelf for several months, you have to load it with preservatives to keep the fat from going rancid.
The improvement in taste between homemade and purchased biscuit mix is worth the extra time it takes to make the mix. Once the mix is made, store the extra in the fridge and use it for more waffles, pancakes, or biscuits.
To make the mix – in a food processor – mix.
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of vegetable shortening
- 3 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. salt
Process for about 15 seconds or until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Neuro-Nutrition Nugget - Spirulina
Spirulina, a blue-green algae, is not only a superfood but also a brain booster. Packed with essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, spirulina is believed to have numerous benefits for the brain. It contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for brain health and function. These fatty acids help in maintaining the structure of brain cells and promoting communication between them. Additionally, spirulina is rich in antioxidants that protect the brain from oxidative stress and inflammation, which can contribute to cognitive decline. Regular consumption of spirulina has been associated with improved memory, focus, and overall cognitive performance.
Make the Earth Day Waffles
Once the baking mix is , finished the waffles are super easy to make. They have only 4 ingredients. Mix the baking mix, an egg, buttermilk, and oil. Make them Vegan with almond or coconut milk and a flax seed egg. To give that yummy buttermilk flavor to your vegan milk add a tablespoon on lemon juice to the milk before you add it to the rest of the ingredients.
Split the mix into two bowls and color one bowl green and one bowl blue use plant-based, dye-free, all-natural colors. Click here to purchase. For these waffles, make them even healthier with some blue and green spirulina powder for the coloring.
Bake the waffles in a mini waffle maker. (click here to purchase)
Preheat the waffle maker and drop spoonfuls of blue and green batter onto the hot surface to create the earth and the seas Earth Day Waffle.
Serve 3 waffles with butter, syrup, whipped cream, and some adorable fish sprinkles—a fun and adorable way to start Earth Day.
For more delicious breakfast ideas, check out Brown Butter Pancakes with Berries, or in a rush, grab a bowl of Crunchy Homemade Granola.
Wrap the waffles individually and freeze—breakfast time. Take out what you want. Pop them in the toaster and serve. The waffles will keep frozen for 3-4 months.
FAQ:
Q: What’s the benefit of making Bisquick from scratch?
A: It avoids preservatives found in boxed mixes and gives you a fresher, better-tasting result.
Q: How should I store homemade Bisquick mix?
A: Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.
Q: What is spirulina, and why should I add it to waffles?
A: Spirulina is a nutrient-dense algae that boosts brain health and adds natural color and vitamins to your waffles.
Q: Can I make Earth Day Waffles vegan?
A: Yes! Use almond or coconut milk with lemon juice for buttermilk flavor and a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
Q: How do I get the Earth and ocean colors in my waffles?
A: Split the batter into two bowls and color one with blue spirulina and the other with green spirulina.
Q: Can I freeze these waffles for later?
A: Absolutely! Wrap them individually, freeze, and pop them in the toaster whenever you need a quick breakfast.
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Earth Day Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Homemade or Purchased Bisquick
- 1⅔ cups Buttermilk
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the mini waffle maker or regular waffle maker.
- Mix together the purchased or Homemade Bisquick/baking mix, buttermilk, egg, and vegetable oil.
- Mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Split the mix into two bowls and color one bowl green and one bowl blue use plant-based, dye-free, all-natural colors. Click here to purchase.
- Add spoonfuls of green and blue batter to the mini waffle maker to create the earth and the seas waffle. Cook the waffle until done.
- Serve 3 mini waffles with whipped cream, and a few blue and green fish sprinkles and stars.
- Individually wrap the waffles in plastic wrap and put in a ziplock bag in the freezer. Remove as many waffles as you want for a meal. Pop them in the toaster for a quick and yummy morning meal.
