These gluten-free plant-based waffles have a harmonious blend of flavors and textures—perfect for your next breakfast or brunch! The invigorating fusion of cherries and lemon will whisk your taste buds away on an enchanting and irresistible adventure.
Health Benefits – soy free, nut free, gluten free
Prep: 20 Minutes | Cooking time: 30 Minutes | Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
2 ½ cups whole grain teff flour
¼ cup flaxseed meal
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
2 ripe bananas, peeled
6 Medjool dates, pitted
2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups frozen cherries, thawed
Fresh fruit to serve
Method
- Preheat waffle iron.
- In a bowl, mix together the teff flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In a blender, process the bananas, dates, plant-based milk, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the blended wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well. Add the applesauce and cherries (including the juice) and mix again. If the batter is too thin, add an additional tablespoon of flaxseed meal.
- Pour the mixture into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
Cooking Tips
- Drizzle homemade plant-based cream cheese spiced sauce over them.
- If you don’t have access to teff flour, you can try using millet, quinoa, or oat flour.
- Store your remaining cooked waffles in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat in an oven or toaster.
- You can also use this mixture to prepare pancakes.
Recipe has been graciously provided T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies
Created on 15 May, 2024.
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