Last Sunday was absolutely glorious – It was sunny outside, the day was free to do whatever I wanted and I started the day with a big beautiful big glass of Kickin’ Kale Juice … just before enjoying these OMG SO GOOD waffles.
(FYI – I always wait about 20 mins after drinking juice before having anything else because I like the juice to do it’s magic. Consuming other foods at the same time complicates the digestion of the nutrients in the juice. Following this principle allows the vitamins and minerals in the juice to reach the cells of your body faster…which always gives me an immediate burst of energy – the wait is worth it!)
This waffle recipe uses almond flour which is an amazing substitute if you are trying to eat less wheat products and/or gluten free. I do include eggs in this recipe (if you are vegan, please don’t freak out on me) – like I’ve said before – I eat about 90% plant-based but do include the occasional high quality fish/meat and/or organic dairy products in my diet.
I haven’t tried these waffles using an egg substitute like flax or chia…. so if you decide to – please let me know how they turn out!
This recipe takes less than 10 mins and you got sweet & nutty WAFFLES! Yum.
- 4 eggs slightly beaten
- 2 mashed ripe bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
- 4 tbsp maple syrup for serving
- Preheat waffle iron
- Whisk together the eggs, banana, water and vanilla
- Add almond flour, cinnamon, walnuts and baking soda into the egg mixture
- Grease preheated waffle iron with cooking spray or coconut oil (it depending on what type of waffle iron you have)
- Spoon batter onto hot waffle iron
- Cook until golden or timer goes off (~4mins)
- Serve hot with a dash of maple syrup, coconut oil or butter
Much to my surprise and delight, KitchenAid recently sent me their (very fancy) waffle baker to try out and my goodness – this thing is CRAZY. It’s like the Ferrari of waffle bakers – industrial strength if you will, and has all the bells and whistles you could ever want. If you have a family or want to invite people over to brunch – this appliance is for you.
It makes 2 huge Belgium waffles (or 4 servings) in about 4 mins, has a timer so you don’t burn your waffles and a perfect gauge to tell you when it is warmed up just perfectly. It’s really fun to flip sides once the batter is in too.
My waffle recipe turned out PERFECT using it…so I (kindly) asked KitchenAid to host a giveaway…I was super HAPPY they said yes!
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED
KitchenAid Giveaway Details:
KitchenAid is giving away a waffle baker to one lucky Food Babe Reader
To Enter The Giveaway, Follow These Simple Steps:
Sign up for Food Babe updates – you get a personal letter from me each time I post with insights about my life only subscribers see and hear…AND leave a comment below by Midnight on Thursday, March 7, 2013Get a second entry if you “Like” Food Babe’s Facebook page – I share daily pictures and important news on a regular basis you don’t want to miss!
Good Luck!
Food Babe
P.S. If you know someone who needs some yummy waffles in their life – share this giveaway and recipe with them. I’m sure they would be very appreciative, especially if they win and who knows, maybe they’ll invite you over for brunch! 🙂
Congrats to Lauren for winning the waffle baker!
lauren on March 5, 2013 at 8:01 pm said: Edit
I LOVE your site! You have such great information and suggestions! Can’t wait to try this recipe Keep up the great work!
oh we ADORE waffles! i would love to win this for my family!
ps. did all 3 – thanks for hosting this!
Oooo, I want this so bad! Yummy waffles. I subscribe to your email updates.
I like love you on Facebook.
My son loves waffles. We actually keep the egg and still add chia seed and ground flax. I’m always looking to make things more nutrient dense. Don’t forget the real maple syrup.
I subscribed!!
wish me luck!
Looks wonderful.
These look so good. Can’t wait to try them!
I am so happy to have found your website…way to go! I adore the content and the pictures too. Thank you 🙂
Haven’t made these waffles yet but plan to soon.
I need this in my life! Divorced mom to 3–trying to make our home organic and all healthy! Thanks to your page and 100daysofrealfood.com…the impossible is becoming possible! 🙂
Yummo! A new waffle maker would be awesome.
I “like” Food Babe on Facebook 🙂
These waffles look amazing!! Thanks!
I’m so glad I found this page. Trying to change my family’s eating habits for the better. This will help so much. Love the recipe!!
I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you, Food Babe! You’re amazing. 🙂
You are helping make unhealthy foods we love, healthy foods that love us! It looks wonderful.
I signed up for the news letter and liked your page. Our waffle iron broke…would love a new one;)
Love waffles and this looks so easy and healthy. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.
Would love to win, been following you since the beginning!
These waffles were super tasty! They will be on regular rotation in our house especially since the kids loved them!
I am super excited to find your page! I take the waffle iron to work on weekends! Gonna try
I have been looking for a waffle maker for months!! This is way out of my price range, so it must be good 🙂
I just want the waffle iron.
Hi there! I’m new to your blog and I’m so…. Enjoying it! I’ve always said “I never win anything”- I’m feeling that my luck is about to change!! Gotta love Kitchen Aid!
done! awesome waffle maker, much better than the cheapy walmart special I have, lol
Here’s my excellent, most fabulous comment! 😉 I liked you on FB as well! Feel great, everyone!
Thanks for all your hard work!
What an amazing giveaway! I love all your posts!
I am trying to introduce more healthy foods to my family instead of things from a box. This looks like it will be perfect. : )
I think I already posted a comment, but want to be sure….. totally making these!!
Love your FB page! Thanks for being our advocate!
Love waffles, love your blog, and soooo loving green juice now that we started.
Can wait to try this recipe..hope I win.
Did all 3 🙂
These look really yummy and I love the use of almond flour! Hope I win so I can make these as waffles!! Might try something like this but for pancakes.
Subscribed…new FB fan but love what I see already!
Yum!
These look yummy!
You are in the news and that’s how I found your blog, good work here! subscribing to your newsletter and liking you in FB!
Can’t wait to make these waffles!
I’m already subscribed!! I’d LOVE a kitchenaid!
Nothing better than Sunday morning waffles!
This sounds delicious! I really look forward to making it one day!! Hopefully with an awesome new kichenaid waffle maker:)!!
Thanks for all you do!!
Thanks for the entry!
So glad to have found your site! These waffles look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
Found you after signing your petition against Kraft on Change.org! Looking forward to trying these yummy looking waffles this weekend! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for everything Food Babe! This college student would love a new waffle maker!!
I would love to make homemade waffles for my boys instead of the frozen ones!