Smitten Kitchen’s Deb Perelman created a waffle recipe that’s easy (one bowl, hand-mixed), makeable without advance planning, whole grain (which offsets the inevitable puddles of syrup, right?), and crispy. “I also wanted them to have a neutral palate for the adults who prefer our breakfasts savory,” she says. “Sugar-free waffles allow us all to choose our own breakfast adventure: My husband and I top them with eggs and bacon or sautéed vegetables and cheese, while the kids smother theirs with fruit and syrup.”