Gluten Free Whole Grain Apple Waffle Recipe

Nothing beats a good, homemade breakfast.

Mmm apple waffles! Photo: Whole Foods Inc.

Fresh ingredients, a nice steaming cup of coffee, and a hearty appetite are all that you need.  When you are tired of the traditional scrambled eggs, whip up this Apple Waffle recipe for a delicous, nutritious, gluten-free breakfast!

Don’t have a waffle iron?  Borrow one, or make this recipe at a friend or family members house for a delicious brunch. Once again, this recipe is thanks to the wonderful people at Whole Foods.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup Amaranth flour
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup non fat plain yogurt or soy yogurt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon canola or high-heat sunflower oil
1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract
1 cup diced red apple

Method:

Preheat waffle iron.

In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, buckwheat and brown rice flours, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, eggs, water, oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients. Stir in apples.

Use 1/3 cup batter for each waffle. If necessary, thin batter with a little more water. Top with maple syrup, and enjoy!

Makes 6 waffles.

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Author Information: Allison Hecht, Los Angeles, CA
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