These healthy banana oat waffles are gluten and refined sugar free and can be made dairy-free by replacing the buttermilk with soy milk.
Have I mentioned how much I hate to fly? Probably not so much, because I also hate to talk about it – even that makes me stressed! On the recent ten hour flight back from Mexico I decided to distract myself with magazines and bought an armload of every vaguely food-related title I could find at Cancun airport. Good Housekeeping happened to have a special feature on waffles and after staring at the beautiful photos for hours (while avoiding the airplane food) I decided to buy a waffle maker pretty much as soon as I landed. Never mind the fact that I already own a waffle maker – I wanted the deep pocket waffles and I wanted them now!
A few days later, I invested in the very machine Good Housekeeping recommended
and at the same time my brand new Vitamix S Series arrived. So these waffles were pretty much meant to be – and, despite the fact the look like they are made with brownie batter, they are super-healthy. But first a little more info on the new Vitamix which is like the little sister of the mega powerful Vitamix Pro . Smaller, lighter, but still with the signature Vitamix functions, the big advantage of the S Series is that it comes with two portable 0.6 litre containers as well as a main 1.2 litre container. The portable containers are a lifesaver, especially since I started the new job – I take a smoothie or soup with me pretty much every day.
and at the same time my brand new Vitamix S Series arrived. So these waffles were pretty much meant to be – and, despite the fact the look like they are made with brownie batter, they are super-healthy. But first a little more info on the new Vitamix which is like the little sister of the mega powerful Vitamix Pro . Smaller, lighter, but still with the signature Vitamix functions, the big advantage of the S Series is that it comes with two portable 0.6 litre containers as well as a main 1.2 litre container. The portable containers are a lifesaver, especially since I started the new job – I take a smoothie or soup with me pretty much every day.
But back to the waffles… These babies are filling. And easy. Plus (deep breath) flour-free, sugar-free and gluten-free – provided you buy gluten-free oats. Add some sliced strawberries, a handful of nuts and a little maple syrup and you have a wonderful breakfast. And if you have leftovers you can keep them in the fridge (or freezer) and toast them the next day. I can see a full-blown love affair with waffles starting to blossom although I can’t promise all of them will be this virtuous!
Healthy Banana Oat Waffles
These healthy banana oat waffles are gluten and refined sugar free and can be made dairy-free by replacing the buttermilk with soy milk.
Print RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Dry ingredients
- 170 g | 6oz gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 bicarbonate of soda
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Wet ingredients
- 140 ml | 4.7fl oz low-fat buttermilk
- 1 ripe medium banana chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- cooking spray
- strawberries almonds, maple syrup, dusting of icing sugar, to serve
Instructions
- Put all the dry ingredients in the Vitamix container and blitz in short bursts until you have a fine powder. Tip this into a large bowl.
- Put all the wet ingredients in your blender container and blitz until well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ones and use a hand whisk to stir everything together until just combined. You will end up with a fairly thick batter. Set aside while the waffle maker heats up.
- Preheat the waffle maker until the ready light indicator comes on and spray with a little cooking spray.
- Pour enough batter to coat the centre of the waffle maker (about 1/2 cup) and then close. The batter should sizzle and will spread out as you close the machine. Cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp. Repeat until you have used all of the batter.
- Serve the waffles warm with a little maple syrup, sliced strawberries, a handful of chopped almonds or the toppings of your choice.
Notes
You can use soy milk instead of the buttermilk if you want to keep these dairy-free.
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Shelby says
Could you make the recipe without the vitamix? will the waffles stick to iron without the cooking spray? heard that you shouldn't use cooking spray on non stick finishes as it will ruin the non stick surface. thanks
Lucy Parissi says
Hi Shelby – yes of course, any high power blender or processor can grind the oats. I agree re: cooking spray, this waffle maker requires some but my better non-stick one does not. Best follow manufacturer's instructions
Anonymous says
This upsets me -selected print option and ended up with 9 pages- multiple pictures of waffles – pictures of equipment used- of no use to me and waste of paper and ink – not very eco friendly. need to provide better print option. Thanks
Lucy Parissi says
The more recent recipes on the blog have a printer friendly option. I am aware this is a problem and I sincerely apologise for the wasted paper – one option is to specify which pages you want to print.
Sophie S says
They don't even look healthy! They look full on indulgent 🙂 must try them!
Bea says
I thing we have a lot in common-hatred for flying and love for waffles 🙂 I'm getting addicted just looking at them Lucy!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Healthy waffles? You definitely have my attention here Lucy!
Jenn says
I love waffles, and these look wonderful…can't wait to try!
FashionableFood says
These look absolutely gorgeous! Have been tempted to buy a waffle maker too for so long, this may have pushed me to get one aha! Thank you for the inspiration
Liberty:) – http://www.fashionablef00d.blogspot.co.uk
Lucy Parissi says
It is totally worth it! I am slightly addicted : )
Lucy Parissi says
Ah Angela! We have all been there…. I threw out two things last week. Excited to see your cupcakes though – cupcakes are wonderful to photograph.
To answer your first question, I did these before I started the new job. Now is when the going gets really tough!
Angela Field says
When did you find the time to knock these up? I'm in awe. These look really great. I love the colours.
I had a mini melt-down as I made a cake last night, which was cooked perfectly, but I was so impatient I cut it while it was still warm… it split in two, melted the icing and I ended up dumping it in the communal kitchen at work and running before anyone could associate it with me!
I now have a mound of mocha Italian Buttercream to use at home… coffee cupcakes I think! I can't face another chocolate cake… yes I really did write that!
Hannah Hossack-lodge says
Omg! I absolutely love the photos and styling, gorgeous! Also, the waffles sound delicious, I am very partial to banana pancakes so these are just up my street, I am going to have to invest in a waffle maker methinks…
Lucy Parissi says
Thanks Hannah! Am now reluctant to get rid of my old desk precisely because it looks so good in photos. I may have to keep it – will soon run out of room for us in the house, the props are taking over!
Sophie // The Cake Hunter says
I love these photos. They are gorgeous. I haven't broken my waffle machine out in some time so might have to for these 🙂
Lucy Parissi says
Thanks Sophie! It helps that waffles are naturally gorgeous. They do the work for you!
Lucy Allen says
Oh my…. speechless 🙂 how can these be healthy?!