Flourless Oat Waffles (In a Blender)

Crispy exterior, light and fluffy interior, pockets for butter and maple syrup- these flourless oat waffles are everything a waffle should be.

A wholesome breakfast disguised as a treat, you taste the warming cinnamon and maple while oats sneakily make up the base.

They are hearty enough to keep you full all morning, easy enough to make on a weekday (they mix together entirely in a blender!) and scalable to make as few as two waffles (but easily doubled, tripled or more).

So although waffles are often something reserved for a more special weekend brunch, I think you could rationalize having these any time!

Breakfast, supper, a mid day snack. No one's judging.

The Ingredients

• Water
• Melted Coconut Oil - This recipe also works with melted butter or a mild avocado oil.
• Egg
• Maple Syrup- You can substitute with another sweetener of choice such as honey, agave, coconut sugar or brown sugar. Or you can leave the sweetener out completely.
• Vanilla
• Rolled Oats- Large flake or quick oats will work. You can also use oat flour. You need 66 g, which is about ½ cup lightly packed, in place of ⅔ cup of rolled oats.
• Baking Powder- Be sure to use baking powder, not soda. This is an important ingredient for producing fluffy waffles.
• Sea Salt
• Cinnamon- Adds some nice warmth to the waffles! Feel free to leave it out or double it.

The Method

1. Blend. Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth.

2. Sit. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the oats to soften and absorb some of the moisture. Preheat a waffle iron.

3. Cook. Scoop ¼ - ½ cup of batter into a waffle iron and cook for 2-5 minutes (as per your waffle iron's directions) until lightly golden.

4. Serve.

Leftovers

To Store: Cool leftover waffles on a wire rack and then store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven for 2-5 minutes until lightly toasted and heated through. Alternatively, you can warm them in the microwave.

Make it Your Own

• Blueberry Oat Waffles- After the batter has been blended, fold in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries.
• Savoury Oat Waffles- Omit the maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Top with savoury breakfast toppings such as bacon, cheese, eggs and chives.
• Honey Cinnamon Oat Waffles- Use honey in place of the maple syrup. Double the cinnamon if desired.

Serving Ideas

Enjoy these Flourless Oat Waffles with your favourite toppings! Some ideas:

• Butter and Maple Syrup (classic and delicious!)
• Sautéed Apples (See the directions from these Apple Cinnamon Pancakes)
• Almond Butter or Peanut Butter
• Fresh Berries
• Whipped Cream

Dietary Notes

If you have dietary restrictions, be sure to check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

• Dairy Free - If you use coconut oil in place of butter.
• Gluten Free - If you use certified GF oats.
• Nut Free
• Vegetarian

And if you liked this recipe...

...you might also like:

• Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
• Flourless Oatmeal Cookie Bars
• Honey Oat Bread
• Sweet Potato and Russet Hash with Eggs

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