Gluten-Free Almond Protein Waffles with Dark Cherry Syrup
Prep Time
10mins
Cook Time
20mins
Total Time
30mins
Fill up your tank with these easy gluten-free waffles that are boosted with protein powder and sweetened with a healthier syrup if delicious dark cherries.
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8servings
Ingredients
For Waffles:
1 cupsgluten-free baking blend
1/2 cupcupprotein powder, vanilla
1/2 cupalmond meal
2teaspoonsbaking powder
1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
1/2 teaspoonsea salt
2largeeggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2tablespoons coconut oil
1 1/2cupsAlmond Milk
For Syrup:
1 1/2cups frozen, pittend dark cherries
3/4cupcherry juiceor pomegranate juice works too
1/2cupcherry preserves
1/2cup real maple syrup
Toppings
1/2cupGreek yogurt
1/3cuptoasted, unslated slivered almonds
Instructions
Preheat waffle maker to medium heat.
Place gluten-free flour blend, protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl and whisk to combine.
In smaller bowl, whisk together legs, vanilla extract, butter and milk until frothy.
Stir wet mixture into dry mixture until combined; okay if a few lumps.
Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup, scoop mixture onto waffle maker. Spread evenly and close. Let cook for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
To make syrup, add frozen cherries to medium sauce pot and pour in juice. Stir in cherry preserves and real maple syrup; bring to light boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened and syrupy, approximately 20 minutes.
To serve, pour syrup over waffles and top with a dollop of greek yogurt and toasted almonds.