These waffles are a hybrid of recipes from Just So Tasty (Banana Bread Waffles) and Hummingbird High (Paleo Banana Bread Waffles). I do my best to stay on that Paleo game but I know my husband. When it comes to breads - do not play with him. Keep the almond and coconut flour away - he wants some some good old fashioned brunch! I would like to note, however, these Paleo Dirty Chai Pancakes did win his immediate approval.
As a form of compromise, these waffles were my way of meeting him in the middle. They omit the dairy and refined sugar but keep his beloved all-purpose flour. The end result is an awesome waffle. It's fluffy but has some heft to it. It's not overly sweet. The banana flavor is there. You can go totally wild on toppings or keep it plain. We will definitely be making these again!
Banana Bread Waffles {Dairy Free}
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup full-fat coconut milk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup mashed, ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
Toppings (optional): toasted, unsweetened coconut flakes; toasted nuts (walnuts or pecans); slices of banana (plain or toasted); mini chocolate chips; and maple syrup.
Note: make sure your coconut milk and eggs are at room temperature. If they are too cold, they will harden the melted coconut oil into clumps.
Heat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, and coconut oil. Stir in mashed bananas.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, being careful not to over-mix. If it's too thick, add more coconut milk one tablespoon at a time.
Lightly grease the waffle maker with coconut oil and pour about 1/4 cup of batter into each waffle cavity (or follow waffle iron instructions).
Cook for 4-6 minutes or until edges are golden. My measure is when the kitchen smells delicious - seriously, I don't trust waffle irons!
