Best Gluten Free Waffles

...Gluten Free is a scary phrase...

 

Even if a recipe looks and sounds delicious, if it is gluten free, you never quite know what you are in for.

 

I've experimented with MANY gluten free recipes and have rarely found any of them worthy of sharing.

 

...But these waffles...

photo and recipe via janssushibar

 

were FANTASTIC!

I love that the recipe didn't call for 20 different types of gluten free flours and starches.

 

Best Gluten Free Waffles

servings: 4-5 waffles

Ingredients

 



1 cup almond flour (I buy slivered almonds at TJ's & blend them up in my blender, no need to buy EXPENSIVE pre-made almond flour)

1/2 cup tapioca flour (can be bought in ANY gluten free section at the store, I used Bob's Red Mill brand)

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

3 large eggs, separated

3 tablespoons coconut milk (If you are not worried about making this dairy free, you can substitute buttermilk for the coconut milk, water, and vinegar)

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee, melted (can use any oil or butter)

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

 

Instructions:

1. Heat the waffle iron per manufacturer instructions.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry. In a large measuring cup, whisk together the coconut milk, water and vinegar. Set aside.
3. Combine the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks with the coconut oil or ghee, maple syrup, vanilla and coconut milk mixture. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in three separate additions, stirring well and scraping the bowl between each addition. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
4. Using a ladle or large spoon, spread the batter into the waffle iron, taking care not to overfill. Close and bake the waffle until there is no longer steam escaping and the waffle is crisp and golden brown. Remove the waffle and keep warm. Repeat until all of the batter has been used.
5. Serve with fruit or butter and maple syrup, if desired.