Easy Waffle Bar Party

Creating a fun and delicious waffle bar is a fabulous way to finish off a birthday sleepover party!

two waffles topped with strawberry syrup and whipped creeam, on a table set with party decorations and waffle toppings.

Olivia loved her "Spirit Riding Free" themed sleepover party and waffle bar!
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There are two things my daughter Olivia loves; waffles and “Spirit Riding Free” on Netflix.

If it she had to choose a third, it would be whipped cream.

Seriously.

In fact, we are in the process of redecorating Olivia's bedroom with a Spirit theme because she loves it just that much! And, to celebrate Olivia's 8th birthday earlier this month, we created a fun “Spirit Riding Free” themed sleepover.

If you're not familiar with the series, the show centers around a 12year-old girl named Lucky and her wild mustang Spirit. Along with friends Pru and Abigail - and their horses, of course - Lucky and Spirit have loads of adventures in the small town of Miradero, Texas. You can learn more about the show here: “Spirit Riding Free”.

A child's hand holds the Lucky doll from Spirit Riding Free on Netflix. In the background there are waffle bar toppings and Eggo waffle boxes.

Olivia's small but spirited birthday sleepover party included an evening of watching“Spirit Riding Free” on Netflix, followed by whispering and giggling for half the night.

Then it was time for breakfast and the Waffle Bar!

Waffle Bar Shopping List:

When it comes to parties, I like to keep things simple. EGGO waffles are warm, fluffy and delicious and the French Toast Waffles are totally shareable. They are the perfect dunkable size! After I grabbed a bunch of those in the freezer section at Wal-Mart, I headed to the dairy aisle for whipped cream. I love the convenience of Reddi-Wip, but also because they use best dairy cream in original flavors and high-quality coconut cream in non-dairy varieties.

Here are the items I purchased:

Reddi-Wip Original
EGGO Cinnamon Toast Waffles
EGGO Strawberry Waffles

Waffle Bar Toppings:

A good waffle bar has a few topping choices. A great waffle bar has a lot of choices! Here are some ideas:

Fresh fruit such as banana slices, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are great toppings to include in a waffle bar.
Sauces and syrups are a must!
Whip up a batch of our Maple Bacon Compound Butter, which is perfect on EGGO Homestyle Waffles.
Toasted coconut, granola or chopped nuts add a fun crunchy texture.
Yogurt is also a yummy topping for waffles.
Our Blackberry Cream Cheese Spread is perfectly delicious, specially with fruit waffles.
Sprinkles, mini-chocolate chips, or mini-marshmallows definitely say 'party' and add a fun whimsical element to a birthday waffle bar!

A waffle bar with loads of toppings is a fun way to end a sleepover party!
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How do you keep waffles warm?

Start by lightly toasting the waffles. Add a cooling rack on top of a large sheet pan and lay the waffles out. Set the oven to warm and place the trays in the oven. To keep the oven crisping the waffles too much, add a small pan of water in an oven safe dish.

How to Plan a Waffle Bar

Plan on 2-3 waffles per adult and 1-2 waffles per child.
Choose toppings with a variety of textures, flavors and colors.
Keep waffles warm in the oven set to WARM until ready to serve.
Arrange everything buffet-style and let guests serve themselves.
Add whimsical decorations to add to the party atmosphere.

Homemade Sauce Recipes

Store-bought sauces work perfectly, especially when you're in a rush. Here are some homemade recipes to try out when you have a little extra time:

A drizzle of strawberry syrup falls onto strawberry waffles with whipped cream

"Spirit Riding Free" Party Activities

Dreamworks has tons of great "Spirit Riding Free""Spirit Riding Free" Party printables, including sleepover party invitations and coloring pages. There are also cute craft ideas, like these friendship bracelets.

More Delicious Breakfast Ideas for Kids:

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