Healthy Oat Flour Waffles
These Oat Flour Waffles are golden, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and naturally sweetened. This recipe makes a simple breakfast a wholesome, bakery-quality treat you can enjoy at home.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 363kcal
Equipment
- Waffle Maker
Ingredients
- 2 Bananas
- 2 Cups Oat Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- ½ Cup Almond Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Mash 2 ripe bananas until smooth, then stir in 2 eggs, ½ a cup of almond milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until fully combined. Make sure the mixture is as smooth as possible for an even batter.
- Add 2 cups of oat flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gently fold everything together until just combined; overmixing can make the waffles dense instead of light and fluffy.
- Let the batter rest for 12 minutes so the oat flour can fully hydrate, which helps prevent gummy waffles. While resting, preheat your waffle iron and lightly brush with coconut oil or spray with cooking spray to ensure crispy edges and easy release. After 12 minutes, spoon ¼ cup of batter onto the center of the preheated waffle iron.
- Cook the waffles for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Your waffle iron should have a light or indicator that signals when the waffle is done cooking. Opening too early can tear the waffles. Transfer the cooked waffles to a wire rack to keep them crisp while cooking the rest, then serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- The 12-Minute Rest: This step is critical for perfect oat flour waffles. Let the batter rest so the oat flour can fully absorb liquid and hydrate. Skipping this rest can result in gritty waffles, while resting too long may make the batter too slack and the waffles denser. Set a timer for around 12 minutes for the best texture.
- Don't Open the Waffle Iron Early: Waffles with oat flour need the full cooking time to set because oats lack gluten. Opening the iron too soon can tear or stick the waffles. Wait until the steam stops escaping and the indicator light signals they're done.
- Adjust Batter Consistency: If the batter is too thick after resting, stir in a little more almond milk. If it's too thin, add a touch more oat flour. The ideal batter should be pourable but thick enough to hold its shape briefly when poured.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 3mg
