Description
These festive Christmas Waffles are perfect for the holiday season, offering a delicious blend of warming spices and rich cacao flavor. Made with gluten-free flour and optional dark rum for extra depth, they are easy to prepare, quick to cook, and ideal for meal prep or freezing. Serve them warm with your favorite toppings like yogurt, nut butter, or fresh berries for a delightful holiday breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free flour (Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1:1 mix)
- 1 tbsp Christmas spice (or gingerbread spice)
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
- 2 cups buttermilk (or vegan buttermilk substitute)
For Cooking
- Cooking oil spray (avocado oil or 1 tbsp cooking oil for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, Christmas spice, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and dark rum if using until well combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and whisk again until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, whisking gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should remain slightly lumpy.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron to medium heat. Lightly spray or brush with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon about ¼ cup of batter per waffle onto the waffle iron, adjusting as needed based on its size. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until golden and crisp, following your manufacturer's instructions.
- Keep Warm: Place cooked waffles in a preheated oven at 200°F on a baking sheet in a single layer to keep them warm and crispy while finishing the rest.
- Serve: Serve the waffles warm with toppings such as yogurt, nut butter, fresh berries, or your favorites. Enjoy your festive breakfast!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based milk with vinegar to create vegan buttermilk.
- These waffles freeze well; cool completely before freezing in a single layer, then reheat in a toaster or oven.
- Adjust the amount of Christmas spice according to your preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- If you prefer a less sweet waffle, decrease the honey or maple syrup to 2 tablespoons.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 waffles
- Calories: 526 kcal
- Sugar: 19.4 g
- Sodium: 619 mg
- Fat: 15.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
- Cholesterol: 129 mg
