Name: Blueberry Lemon Waffle Pops Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter; 1 lemon, zested; ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1-2 tbsp water; Yellow food coloring; Purple food coloring; 12 lollipop or popsicle sticks

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These waffle pops turn a classic breakfast into a playful, handheld treat that’s just as fun to make as it is to eat. The mix of sweet blueberries and a hint of lemon gives them a bright, summery flavor, while the waffle base keeps things familiar and satisfying.

They fit right in with brunch ideas that lean a little more toward the brunch aesthetic side of things, with their pretty and vibrant look. They even make for a fun kids party food—colorful, handheld, and way less messy than syrup-covered waffles.

The lemon glaze adds a pop of color and just enough tartness to balance the fruit, making them feel a little fancy without any extra work. Whether you’re planning a birthday brunch, a fun breakfast for kids or just looking for a flavorful waffle recipe, these are a fun twist worth trying.

Ingredients

Waffles:

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 lemon, zested
¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Lemon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tbsp water
Yellow food coloring
Purple food coloring

Assembly:

12 lollipop or popsicle sticks

Overhead shot of ingredients for waffles featuring flour, brown sugar, blueberries, milk, eggs, lemon zest, oil, and small spoons of baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

A flat lay of ingredients including powdered sugar, halved lemons, blueberries, two bottles of food coloring, and wooden-handled measuring spoons on a marble surface

Steps to make Blueberry Lemon Waffle Pops

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

A mixing bowl with dry ingredients, including flour and brown sugar, shown with measuring spoons on a marble counter

2. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil (or melted butter), and lemon zest until well combined.

A bowl containing two cracked eggs surrounded by other wet ingredients and mix-ins like milk, oil, lemon zest, and blueberries

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in blueberries.

Beaten egg mixture in a bowl with added milk and lemon zest, with other ingredients and a whisk nearby, mid-recipe prep

Mixing bowl filled with waffle batter that includes whole blueberries and bits of flour not yet fully combined, with a whisk partially in frame

4. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly coat with non-stick spray if needed. Pour batter onto the iron and cook until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes).

5. Allow waffles to cool slightly on a wire rack. Cut into squares or desired shapes, then insert a popsicle stick into each piece.

Cooked blueberry lemon waffles inside a waffle maker, cut into quarters with colorful popsicle sticks inserted for easy grabbing; lemons and blueberries scattered around

6. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and water until smooth. Divide into two bowls. Color one yellow and one purple with food coloring to your desired color.

Two bowls of icing in progress—one swirled with purple food coloring and the other with yellow—surrounded by lemon halves and scattered blueberries

7. Dip or drizzle each color of glaze over the waffle pops.

8. Let glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or cold.

Overhead view of blueberry lemon waffle pops arranged in a circular pattern on a plate, each slice topped with blueberries and swirled with vibrant purple and yellow glaze, with popsicle sticks scattered below

Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or splash of vanilla to the batter
If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw to prevent color bleedin

Blueberry Lemon Waffle Pops Recipe

Yield: 12 pops

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Cooling Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Blueberry Lemon Waffle Pops are a fun & fruity breakfast treat

Ingredients

Waffles

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 lemon, zested
¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Lemon Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tbsp water
Yellow food coloring
Purple food coloring

Assembly

12 lollipop or popsicle sticks

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil (or melted butter), and lemon zest until well combined.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Lightly coat with non-stick spray if needed. Pour batter onto the iron and cook until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes).
Allow waffles to cool slightly on a wire rack. Cut into squares or desired shapes, then insert a popsicle stick into each piece.
Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and water until smooth. Divide into two bowls. Color one yellow and one purple with food coloring to your desired color.
Dip or drizzle each color of glaze over the waffle pops.
Let glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or cold.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or splash of vanilla to the batter
If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw to prevent color bleeding

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 333mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g