Recipe: How to Make Your Own Honey Stinger Waffles at Home (2024)

By Susan

August 28, 2013

In our house, my partner and I go through a lot of Honey Stinger Waffles during triathlon season. These yummy treats, based off of European stroopwafels (or syrup waffles), are tasty, just the right size for a jersey pocket, and easy to eat on the bike. We also grab them to eat in the car on the way to early morning swim workouts — they’re pretty darn delicious with a thermos of coffee.
They’re also expensive. Though “only” $1.50 apiece at our local triathlon shop, the cost starts to add up, especially during Ironman training, where Neil and I can easily go through a box of 16 Honey Stingers in less than a week.That’s over a thousand dollars a year … just for one product!
Still, we can’t quit them. Though Honey Stingers aren’t exactly a health food, they’re perfect for long days of training and racing — simple starches and sugars are easy to digest, meaning your stomach can break down the food without diverting resources from the processes moving you forward in the swim, bike and run.
Recently, I’ve been experimenting with making my own, much like I did with my homemade protein bars. For weeks, I tried different recipes to see if I can come up with one that satisfies our needs on the bike without breaking the bank. While working on this, someone asked if I could figure out a way to make the waffles gluten-free. Always up for a challenge, I did a lot of research and tweaked the recipe several times, until I found one that made me dance around my kitchen like a giggling jackass. Though I haven’t replicated Honey Stingers 100 percent, I (and my taste-testers) have been really happy with the gluten-free, 20-cents-a-waffle results!
The trick is to find a pizzelle iron, which makes small, thin waffles typically used for cannolis or ice cream cones. I got mine on sale for $10 at Bed, Bath and Beyond (in, what I am guessing is the “Beyond” section of the store?), and they are also easy to purchase online.

The pizzelle iron — my new favorite kitchen appliance!

If you’re not gluten-free and you wish to make this even more affordable, you can certainly substitute regular white flour or even whole-grain flour in this recipe. For those keeping with the gluten-free recipe, it’s critical to choose a gluten-free brand that is made up of several different flours (like Bob’s Red Mill, which uses garbanzo, potato, tapioca, sorghum and fava flours).

Homemade Honey Stingers Recipe

Ingredients
¾ cup warm milk
1 package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Flour, divided
3 eggs
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup butter
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar, spread on a small plate or flat-bottomed bowl

Directions
Using an electric mixer, combine milk, yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 cup of gluten-free flour in a bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Let cool to room temperature. Whisk together melted butter, eggs, honey and vanilla.
Add egg mixture to yeast dough and combine. Add remaining gluten-free flour, cinnamon and salt. Mix well — dough will be very sticky! If your electric mixer isn’t doing the work, feel free to knead the dough with your (clean!) hands.

Once combined thoroughly, cover the bowl with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour (I find the top of dryer works really well!).

Remove towel. Punch down the dough, then remove dough from bowl. Loosely cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, remove dough from bowl and divide into two-tablespoon portions (about 24 portions total). Roll each portion into a ball, then roll ball around in your other tablespoon of sugar, covering thoroughly.

Preheat pizzelle iron. Press the dough in center of pizzelle circles and close pizzelle iron. Cook until the color is golden. After removing cooked waffle, gently clean melted sugar from the iron with a folded paper towel (being careful not to burn yourself) before cooking another.

Makes 24 waffles!

On their own, these waffles are very tasty, and the honey and melted sugar give them a sweet, caramelized flavor. However, if you’re looking for a filling to replicate the gooey nature of a Honey Stinger, you’ll need to make a sandwich out of these waffles. Believe it or not, these thin waffles are actually very easy to slice right out of the waffle iron! Use a thin, serrated knife to split the waffles in two, then fill with a light coating of honey, maple syrup or almond butter before squeezing both sides together. The filling is absorbed well by the waffles, and the crispy outside keeps it from leaking everywhere.
Have you made homemade versions of your favorite training foods? Link to your recipes below, or suggest other recipes you’d like me to attempt! —Susan

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6 Comments

  1. June 27, 2014 at 9:52 am

    Hi there, I just came across your site while I was looking for a recipe for Stinger Waffles and I have to say THANK YOU for doing this. I love the Stingers on a ride and now I can make them myself (if I can find the time).
    Thanks again
    Rick (Damaged Heart)

  2. Amy J says:

    January 21, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Ditto what Damaged Heart said! Can’t wait to try the recipe.

  3. Sam says:

    March 11, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Thanks!!
    Could I make a gazillion of those balls and freeze them??

  4. Jason says:

    January 31, 2020 at 12:45 am

    Do you have a guess of how many calories are in each waffle?

  5. frank says:

    December 12, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    Great recipe girls..

    Jason – I just came across this and like the recipe. I decided to do the math for you. All you have to do is google the recipes for each ingredient and then divide by portion size. It’s 141 calories for each of the 24 assuming make them all the same size.

  6. frank says:

    December 12, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    sorry girls.. i meant to say ” all you have to do is google the calories for each ingredient size, add them up and then divide by portion size” in my comment below..

    thanks for your post!!

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Recipe: How to Make Your Own Honey Stinger Waffles at Home (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Honey Stinger? ›

Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Palm Oil, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Sugar, Organic Honey, Organic Eggs, Organic Soy Flour, Sea Salt, Soy Lecithin, Organic Rice Extract, Baking Soda. Contains Wheat, Soy, and Egg. May Contain Traces of Milk.

What's the difference between stroopwafel and honey stinger waffles? ›

Stroopwafels in the USA

Honey Stinger, based out of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, switched up the recipe and focused on outdoor enthusiasts, from golfers to mountain bikers. Instead of a brown-sugar-based mixture for the interior filling, Honey Stinger uses honey and other organic ingredients.

What is the point of honey stinger waffles? ›

Honey Stinger created waffles with intention. They complement a sound sports nutrition plan as a great way to fuel up for any activity. The shelf-stable aspect of Honey Stinger waffles make them easy to travel with and consume on the go.

How often should I eat honey stinger waffles? ›

For best results, eat one 15-30 minutes before your activity. If you're Performing for longer than an hour, you can refuel as needed. Honey Stinger Waffles provide 140-160 calories apiece. Our Mini Waffles provide 130 calories per serving (three Minis).

Can I eat Honey Stinger Waffles as a snack? ›

Athletes who fuel with Honey Stinger often use our products as healthy snack alternatives. Each of our Recover products, with 10 grams of protein or more, can serve as meal replacements. It is entirely up to you as to how you want to enjoy and benefit from Honey Stinger.

Where is honey stinger made? ›

About Honey Stinger

Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado since 2001, Honey Stinger products can be found at omni-channel retailers everywhere and online at www.honeystinger.com.

When should you eat a stinger waffle? ›

These waffles, with their 160 calories, are a nice tool to use when you're in that stretch of full body shutdown. The sweetness will wake your body up, the sugars will rejuvinate your system, and the carbs will keep your engine running.

Why do runners eat Stroopwafels? ›

Sports Nutrition

The gooey caramel center provides a quick energy boost, while the outer waffle layers offer sustained release. This dynamic nutritional profile, coupled with the irresistible taste, has propelled stroopwafels into the hands of fitness enthusiasts.

Do Stinger waffles give you energy? ›

Honey Stinger waffles are delicious and really give my runs an added boost. They are easy to carry and just the right amount of carbs. Healthy, good ingredients, gives great energy, and tastes really good!!

Are honey stingers any good? ›

Taste wise, they're delicious! The original honey waffle is great and there are a number of flavours to cater for all tastes but the strawberry was new to me and was very welcome at the half way point of long weekend ride.

Are waffles good for you? ›

Pancakes or waffles

Despite their tasty profile, these comfort foods are often made with refined white flour and topped with butter and syrup, which is essentially pure sugar. This means that pancakes and waffles are high in calories, fat, and sugar, yet lacking in protein and fiber.

Is it OK to eat waffles every day? ›

Also, avoid store-bought frozen waffles which contain white flour and preservatives. Once you start making healthy waffles at home, you'll never want to go back to store-bought. Last but not least, go easy on the serving size. Remember, waffles are an indulgence and not something you should be eating every day.

Are waffles better cold or hot? ›

Eat them warm, but they are equally very good cold. Reheating cold waffles in a hot waffle iron revives them beautifully and gives them a little crisp exterior. Keep leftover waffles in an airtight container for up to 1 week (2 weeks is fine too) as they only get better; they also freeze very well.

Can I eat waffles every morning? ›

Unfortunately, this breakfast favorite isn't considered a very healthy food choice. Waffles are often made with ingredients that most dieticians suggest limiting in our diets such as refined flour, sugar, butter, and oil, as sugar and white flour can contribute to obesity and insulin resistance (via Healthline).

How much caffeine is in honey stinger chews? ›

Both flavors have 50mg of caffeine for quick, customizable, and sustained energy on-the-go.

Do honey stinger gels need to be taken with water? ›

Honey Stinger Classic Energy Gels may be consumed straight from the packet before or during activity, spread on toast, stirred into tea, or anything else you can think of. All flavors mix well with water to make a natural energy drink.

How long do honey stingers last? ›

Honey Stinger Waffles and Oat + Honey Bars have a best buy date of 12 months from date of manufacture.

How much caffeine is in a stinger energy chew? ›

Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Protein 0g0%
Caffeine 0mg**
Potassium 24mg**
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