The Only Healthy Waffle Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Say goodbye to bland, boring breakfast routines and hello to these golden, fluffy, and utterly delicious Almond Flour Banana Waffles! This recipe is a game-changer for anyone craving a decadent weekend brunch without the guilt. Naturally sweetened with ripe banana and made with protein-packed almond flour, they’re completely gluten-free and paleo-friendly. They come together in one bowl in just a few minutes, delivering a perfectly crisp exterior and a tender, cake-like inside that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
• 4 large eggs
• 1 large ripe banana, about 1/2 cup or 120g mashed
• ¾ cup / 180ml full-fat coconut milk
• ¾ cup / 84g super-fine almond flour
• 1 tbsp / 9g ground psyllium husk powder
• 1 tsp / 4g baking powder
• 1 tsp / 2.6g ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp / 2.5ml pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp / 1.5g sea salt
• Butter or coconut oil, for greasing the waffle iron
Instructions
1. Directions
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until it’s smooth and almost liquid, with very few lumps remaining.
3. Add the eggs, coconut milk, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. This allows the psyllium husk and almond flour to absorb the liquid and thicken the batter to the perfect consistency.
5. While the batter rests, preheat your waffle maker. Once hot, grease it lightly with butter or coconut oil.
6. Pour the recommended amount of batter into the waffle maker, close the lid, and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown, crisp, and cooked through.
7. Carefully remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like hazelnut spread, fresh berries, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
• A Healthy Start
• These waffles are a fantastic breakfast option! They are naturally gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo-friendly. The banana provides natural sweetness, reducing the need for added sugar, while the almond flour offers a good source of protein and healthy fats to keep you full and satisfied all morning long.
Pro Tips
• for Perfect Waffles
• Use a banana with plenty of brown spots. The riper the banana, the sweeter your waffles will be and the easier it will be to mash into a smooth consistency.
• Don’t skip the resting step! Allowing the batter to sit for 5 minutes is crucial for achieving a light and fluffy texture, as it gives the psyllium and almond flour time to thicken the batter.
• For the crispiest waffles, avoid lifting the lid of the waffle maker too early. Wait until the steam stops coming out of the sides for a good indication that they’re ready.
• These waffles freeze beautifully. Let them cool completely, then store them in a freezer-safe bag with parchment paper between each one. Reheat directly from frozen in a toaster or oven.
FAQ
Q: Are these almond flour waffles gluten-free
A: Yes, this recipe is completely gluten-free and paleo-friendly because it uses almond flour instead of traditional wheat flour.
Q: How do I get my waffles crispy
A: For the crispiest waffles, avoid lifting the lid of the waffle maker too early. Wait until the steam stops coming out of the sides for a good indication that they’re ready.
Q: Can I make these waffles ahead of time
A: Absolutely. These waffles freeze beautifully. Let them cool completely, then store them in a freezer-safe bag with parchment paper between each one. Reheat them directly from frozen in a toaster or oven.
Q: Why does the batter need to rest
A: Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes is a crucial step. It allows the psyllium husk and almond flour to absorb the liquid, which thickens the batter to the perfect consistency for a light and fluffy texture.
