mini ube waffle bites recipe — Mini Ube Waffle Bites for Snacks is basically my answer to that moment when you want something sweet, fun, and snacky, but you do not want to commit to a full baking project. I started making these on days when everyone in the house was hovering around the kitchen saying, “Is there anything to eat?” and honestly, they save me every time. They are crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and they taste like ube in the best way. If you have a mini waffle maker, even better, but I will also share a simple workaround. Let’s make snack time way more exciting, without making a huge mess.
About these homemade dog treats
Okay, quick honest moment: the outline says “homemade dog treats,” but this post is for people snacks. That said, I actually get why this comes up, because mini waffles look like something you could toss to a pup. I am not a vet, and I do not recommend giving ube waffles to dogs because these usually include sugar, dairy, and sometimes chocolate chips or sweet toppings, which are not dog friendly. So for this recipe, let’s keep it where it belongs: in your snack plate, lunchbox, or late night “just one more bite” situation.
Now back to the good stuff. My Delicious Mini Ube Waffle Bites Recipe for Tasty Snacking! is built around simple pantry ingredients plus ube flavor. I like using ube halaya or ube extract, depending on what I have. Ube halaya gives a deeper, more legit ube taste, but ube extract is super easy and still gives that pretty purple color.
What you will need
- All purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Sugar (brown or white)
- Milk (dairy or unsweetened oat milk works too)
- Egg
- Melted butter or neutral oil
- Ube halaya (preferred) or ube extract
- Vanilla extract (optional but nice)
How I make the mini waffle bites
I keep it very no stress. Mix your dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl. Pour wet into dry and stir just until you do not see dry flour. Then stir in ube halaya or a few drops of ube extract. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes while your waffle maker heats up. That tiny rest helps the waffles cook up softer inside.
Grease the mini waffle maker lightly. Spoon in batter, close, and cook until the steam slows down and the waffles look set. Every waffle maker is different, so the first batch is your “test batch.” Once you get the timing, it is easy.
If you are into ube breakfast treats, you might also like these mini ube pancake bites. Same fun vibe, just a different shape.
“I made these for my kids after school and they disappeared in ten minutes. The ube flavor was perfect, not too sweet, and the mini size made them feel like a special treat.”
How many treats can I give my dog?
Since this question is here, I will answer it clearly, because it matters. For these ube waffle bites, I would say none for dogs, especially if they have sensitive stomachs or allergies. The safest approach is to make a separate dog friendly waffle recipe with no sugar, no salt, no ube flavoring, and ingredients your vet says are okay.
If you really want to share the waffle maker fun with your pup, make a plain version for them and keep the ube batch for humans. I know it sounds extra, but it avoids a lot of worry later. And plus, you get to keep all the purple waffles for yourself, which is honestly a win.
For the people in the house, though, the Delicious Mini Ube Waffle Bites Recipe for Tasty Snacking! is perfect because portioning is built in. I usually plan on 6 to 10 mini waffles per person if it is a snack, and more if it is breakfast.
Snack idea: if you are building a little Filipino merienda spread, these pair so well with savory bites too. I like putting them next to something crunchy like mini chicken lumpia so you get sweet and salty on the same plate.
Storing the dog waffles
Same deal here, we are talking about storing these mini ube waffle bites, not dog waffles. But storage is a big part of why I love making them. You can cook a batch once, and snack happily for days.
How to store and reheat so they stay crisp
Here is what works for me:
- Room temp: If you are eating them the same day, keep them on a plate loosely covered. If you seal them while warm, they get soft fast.
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. Put a paper towel in there to absorb extra moisture.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer first, then transfer to a freezer bag. Good for about 2 months.
Reheating is the secret. If you microwave them, they get soft, which is fine if you like that. But if you want the edges crisp again, pop them in a toaster oven or air fryer for a few minutes. They wake right back up.
Also, if you want a bigger waffle style breakfast, you can check out these crispy ube waffles. Same flavor family, just more of a full plate situation.
Pumpkin Dog Waffles
This outline is definitely pointing to a dog treat idea, but let’s flip it into a fun variation that still makes sense for people. If you are craving cozy flavors, you can do a pumpkin version of this mini waffle bite style. It will not be ube, obviously, but it is really good for fall mornings, and kids usually love it.
For pumpkin mini waffle bites, swap the ube halaya for pumpkin puree, add a dash of cinnamon, and use brown sugar. If you want them extra snacky, throw in mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts. Just keep an eye on your batter thickness, since pumpkin can make it thicker. Add a splash of milk if needed.
That said, when I want that classic purple treat, I always come back to the Delicious Mini Ube Waffle Bites Recipe for Tasty Snacking! because ube just feels like a little celebration even on a regular Tuesday.
Recipe Ratings without Comment
I get it. Sometimes you try a recipe and you do not want to write a whole story about it, you just want to rate it and move on. If you make this, I would love a quick rating in your head at least, because it helps you remember what to tweak next time.
If your waffles came out too soft, cook them a little longer or reduce the batter slightly so they are thinner. If the ube flavor felt light, add an extra spoonful of ube halaya or one more tiny drop of extract. If they stuck, your waffle maker probably needed a bit more grease or it was not fully heated yet.
My personal rating for this batch? A strong “make again,” especially because they freeze well and they make snack time feel special with almost no effort. Delicious Mini Ube Waffle Bites Recipe for Tasty Snacking! is one of those recipes I keep in my back pocket for busy weeks.
Common Questions
1) Can I make these without a mini waffle maker?
Yes. Use a regular waffle maker and cut the waffles into bite size pieces with a knife or kitchen scissors. You still get the snacky feel.
2) What is better, ube halaya or ube extract?
Ube halaya tastes richer and more homemade. Ube extract is easier and gives strong color. I use halaya when I want the best flavor, and extract when I am in a hurry.
3) Can I make the batter ahead of time?
You can mix it and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 12 hours, but the waffles are usually fluffiest when the batter is cooked the same day.
4) How do I keep them crisp for a party?
Cook them ahead, then reheat on a baking sheet in the oven for a few minutes. Do not stack them hot or they will steam and soften.
5) What toppings go best with mini ube waffle bites?
Powdered sugar, condensed milk drizzle, coconut flakes, or a little vanilla ice cream. Even a thin swipe of butter is surprisingly good.
A sweet little snack you will actually make again
If you have been wanting a fun purple treat that is easy enough for regular life, this one is it. The mini size makes them feel special, and the freezer friendly factor makes future you very happy. Next time you are building a snack board, try pairing them with something crunchy and warm, then keep a sweet backup in the pantry like Deka Mini Wafer Bites (Ube, Pack of 3) – Amazon.com for extra ube vibes. Let me know if you try the ube halaya version or the extract version, because I am always curious which one people prefer in their own kitchens.
Mini Ube Waffle Bites
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Sugar (brown or white)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or unsweetened oat milk)
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tbsp Melted butter or neutral oil
- 1/2 cup Ube halaya (preferred) or ube extract
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) Adds flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until you do not see dry flour.
- Stir in ube halaya or a few drops of ube extract.
- Let the batter sit for 5 minutes while your waffle maker heats up.
Cooking
- Grease the mini waffle maker lightly.
- Spoon in batter, close, and cook until the steam slows down and the waffles look set.
- The first batch is your 'test batch' to determine the cooking time.