In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.

In another bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks with a whisk. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla to the yolks. Mix well until combined.

Stir yolk mixture into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula, just until combined.

Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.

Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the stiff egg whites into the waffle batter, just until combined. Do not over mix.

Let batter rest 20 minutes while you preheat the waffle iron.

Cook waffles in heated waffle iron until waffles are golden brown.

Serve with fresh strawberries, bananas, powdered sugar, whipped cream, chocolate chips, sprinkle and/or maple syrup.