I am a sucker for all things waffles and pancakes. I just can’t resist them. And, contrary to popular belief, you can make them both super nommy and super healthy.
I should also mention that I’ve been on a serious coconut kick as of late. It’s so incredibly healthy, addictively nommy, and naturally sweet. So much in fact, that I didn’t even have to add any extra sweetener to the batter for these waffles.
To be honest, I thought about adding a tablespoon of raw honey…but, then the experimental chef in me thought: Let’s just see if I even miss it?
And I didn’t. Not one bit.
And neither did the hubby (aka, my guinea pig).
Not only is does coconut bring sweetness without added grams of sugar, but it is also loaded with fiber, a nice dose of protein, and healthy fats to keep you full and satisfied for hours.
What’s not to love?!
However, as much as I adore these waffles, I think the real star of this dish was what I put on top.
OmNOMnomNOMnomNOMnom!!! |
Coconut Flour Waffles
(Makes 6 waffles)
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs (Hello, protein!)
- 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil*, melted
- 1/2 T pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut flour* (or make your own!)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Sea salt, according to taste
- 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder, optional (I was in the mood for just a small hint of cocoa)
- 1 batch Warm Berry Syrup with Coconut Butter
*If you order by clicking on any of my Tropical Traditions links and have never ordered from Tropical Traditions in the past, you will receive a FREE book on Virgin Coconut Oil, and I will receive a discount coupon for referring you.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the coconut flour, cinnamon, sea salt, and cocoa powder (if desired).
I made these and topped them with your recipe made with bananas & carob chips. The topping made them. I used carob powder in place of cocoa here.
I completely agree that the topping steals the show! 🙂 I cannot get enough of coconut butter!!
Thanks for the recipe Tonya – I loved these. I have recently started experimenting with coconut flour and am so impressed. I separated the eggs and beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and folded them into the other mixed ingredients. I didn’t use the cocoa and added a little stevia. Wow, I am so impressed, these are going to be my Sunday breakfast standard!
Patti
Thanks so much for the compliments, Patti!! I am SO happy that you enjoyed them! Sunday breakfasts are always special for me, too — waffles, scones, pancakes…YUM!
YOU impress me…I never have the patience to beat the egg whites! Way to go! 🙂
I’m in love with coconut flour, too! I love how a little bit goes a long way…not to mention all the wonderful health benefits! I have several recipes on here using coconut flour, and will have many more to come, so be sure to look around. Let me know if you try any of the others, too!
This looks so yummy! I have some of the coconut oil and I think I will give this a try!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Thanks so much, Cynthia!! You must let me know how they turn out once you try them! 🙂