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PALEO WAFFLES (Grain free)
4 large eggs, separated (from cage free / pastured hens)
1 large ripe banana, mashed
2 heaping Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 Tablespoons raw honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup coconut milk or water
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
* Separate the eggs; set aside the yolks. Whip up the whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
* In another bowl combine egg yolks, honey, vanilla and mashed banana. Whisk to blend.
* In a small bowl, blend baking soda, salt, coconut flour and cinnamon.
* Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir with a wooden spoon until blended. If the mixture is too thick, add water.
* Gently fold in the egg whites with a wooden spoon. Do not over mix! Batter will be fluffy and speckled with white.
* Use a ladle to drop some batter in the center of a preheated and oiled waffle iron. Close the lid and cook until waffle is browned on both sides. Tip: We use a heavy-duty stove top waffle iron that bakes them to perfection in about 30 seconds per side.
* Remove waffle to a serving platter, call the troops and enjoy while it is hot!
Favorite toppings include: Whole or crushed fresh or frozen berries, sliced kiwi, sliced bananas, nuts, baked apple slices with cinnamon and/or drizzle with pure maple syrup.
Don't forget the protein!!! Round out the meal with crisply cooked (uncured-no nitrites) bacon and a few eggs cooked to order.
Recipe adapted from foodrenegade.com