Weekends are for brunch, and I like to make waffles more often than not! These are some of my favorite waffles to make, mainly because I’m obsessed with almond butter, and so is winecoach. Have tropical fruits at home? Use them!
They work beautifully here, like this fresh papaya, coconut rasps and pecan pieces! In addition to being delicious, papaya is low in carbohydrates, it is very nutritious, rich in Vitamin A and C and also filled with antioxidants. Best of all: it contains an enzyme called papain which is so helpful in the digestion of proteins and nutrient absorption maintaining a functioning digestive system. The best tasting papayas I’ve ever had are in Brazil, but when in Rome….You enjoy them as well!
Ok, I know you want to know how to make the waffles, so here is how to make it happen!
PROTEIN ALMOND BUTTER PAPAYA WAFFLES
WHAT
- 1 1/4 cups oat flour (or any flour of choice)
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or agave
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, 1 egg white separated
- 1-1/4 cups any milk (I used almond milk)
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- Optional: 1 scoop of vanilla flavored protein
Toppings
- Almond butter in between layers
- Sprinkle of Toasted coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped⠀⠀
HOW:⠀⠀ ⠀⠀
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, almond butter, honey and coconut butter; stir mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Bake in a preheated waffle iron until golden brown. Yields about 8-10 waffles.
- Serve with toppings of choice. Find that it is in fact Delicious!
I hope you remake it and enjoy it! You can add any tropical fruit of your choice, but I tell you, the papaya was an amazing pairing with these waffles!
Enjoy!
Xo, Ana
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