Coconut Waffles – Vegan and Gluten-Free

These coconut waffles are made with coconut flour and chia seeds making the final word wholesome breakfast recipe everybody can take pleasure in. No dairy or eggs required! Vegan and gluten-free.

These coconut waffles got here collectively fairly seamlessly. That is how the dialog went Sunday morning. “Candy or savoury?”…”Candy” …”pancakes or waffles?”….”waffles” …”chocolate, coconut or carrot?”…”coconut”. It was that easy. I made a decision to problem myself and make them gluten-free and vegan in order many individuals as doable might take pleasure in them!

These are SERIOUSLY good. Topped with banana, almond coconut butter and coconut flakes. This breakfast made me really feel like I used to be eating in Hawaii. If you’re additionally an enormous coconut fan or are simply in want of a style of the tropics then it is best to completely make these Coconut Waffles!

Right here’s What You Want

• chia seeds – to make a chia egg by mixing with heat water.
• coconut flour – the bottom of this recipe. I like that coconut flour provides a little bit further coconut taste and sweetness.
• oat flour – make your personal by grinding oats or use store-bought oat flour. Gluten-free all-purpose flour additionally works.
• unsweetened coconut flakes – to play up the coconut taste! Ensure you seize unsweetened coconut flakes.
• baking powder – helps the waffles rise a bit.
• cinnamon – the right spice pairing.
• vanilla – a taste enhancer.
• maple syrup – including only a trace of pure sweetness to the batter. I clearly love topping with extra maple syrup as nicely!
• coconut oil – some oil will probably be combined into the batter and a few will probably be used to grease the waffle iron.
• lite coconut milk – the principle liquid supply in these waffles. I used mild coconut milk which wasn’t too thick however nonetheless added coconut taste. Any dairy-free milk would work right here.
• pinch of salt – to carry all the flavors collectively.

The way to Make a Chia Egg

As a way to preserve this recipe vegan, we used chia seeds rather than eggs. Chia seeds could make an ideal vegan binding agent as a result of they create a gel-like consistency when combined with water. This helps to bind the vegan coconut waffles collectively in order that they preserve their form and get the identical crispiness that common waffles do. Right here’s the best way to make a chia egg:

Mix 1 half chia seed to three elements heat water. Within the case of this recipe, we’ll use 2 tbsp of chia seeds and 6 tbsp of heat water. It’s essential let the chia egg aspect in a small bowl for 5-10 minutes to permit the chia eggs to soak up the water. As soon as they’re gel like and maintain collectively you understand the chia egg is able to be combined in.

The way to Make Coconut Waffles

STEP 1: Whisk collectively the chia egg and put aside to let it gelatinize.

STEP 2: Mix the dry elements (coconut flour, oat flour, coconut flakes, baking powder, cinnamon and salt) in a big bowl.

STEP 3: Soften the coconut oil and mix with the vanilla, maple syrup and coconut milk. Add within the chia egg.

STEP 4: Add the moist elements to the dry elements and blend totally. The waffle batter will probably be thick!

STEP 5: Spray a preheated waffle iron with non-stick spray or grease with melted coconut oil. Add the matter to the iron and comply with the waffle iron directions to let you know when the waffle is finished.

The way to Serve Coconut Waffles

High the waffles with any mixing of alternative! Listed below are some concepts I like:

• bananas or contemporary berries
• almond butter or coconut butter
• maple syrup
• shredded coconut

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