# Middle Eastern Waffle Hybrids The Wafalafel is One of the Most Unique Morning Meal Hybrids By Itai Buenahora | Published 2014-04-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-meal-hybrids References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/03/29/waffle-falafel-wafalafel/) & [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/03/falafel-waffles.html) The Wafalafel is an international morning meal hybrid that gives you a truly unique breakfast experience unlike any before it. In the morning, it's a little bit too early to be eating a falafel, but it's a little more inviting when your cross it with one of [breakfast's most popular delights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-breakfast-sandwich); waffles. Though it may be an unusual mix, this international hybrid breakfast dish is a must have for anyone looking to make that morning meal a little more rich in culture. Complemented by Taim's finest falafels, this morning treat is easily made with your very own waffle iron at home. Brush your [falafel sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagel-ambassador-sandwich) with olive oil and slip it right into a preheated waffle iron until it's cooked crisp, served with any additions you desire with your falafel, and dipped into tahini and hot sauce like the traditional falafel would undoubtedly include. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **International Breakfast Hybrids:** Creating unique breakfast dishes by combining diverse culinary traditions. - **Cultural Fusion in Morning Meals:** Blending different cultural cuisines to add diversity to breakfast options. - **Innovative Waffle Recipes:** Experimenting with unconventional ingredients and cooking methods to reinvent waffles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants and food companies to create and market fusion breakfast dishes. - **Home Cooking Products:** Potential demand for unique waffle irons and kitchen gadgets that cater to unconventional recipes. - **Condiment and Sauce Manufacturing:** Increased demand for diverse and international sauces to accompany hybrid breakfast dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Croissant-Waffle Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-house.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md) - [Waffle-Made Breakfast Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvp-waffle-tacos.md) - [Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-waffle-breakfast-sandwich.md) - [Savory Egg Croffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-savory.md) - [Waffle-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-and-waffle-sandwich.md) - [Chocolate Pistachio Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-waffle.md) - [All-Day Waffle Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bites.md) - [Grab-and-Go Protein Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-waffle.md)