Pecan Waffles with Orange Cream

There is nothing like delicious crunchy, yet soft waffles with the delicious texture of pecans. Pecans are my favorite, ever! But if they’re not yours, or you don’t have some right now, use another. I highly recommend using some type of delicious nut in this recipe though, it is just perfect.

The orange cream is made with mascarpone, and taste just like an orange creamsickle. The flavors really marry well together, especially if you dare add bacon (inside or on top!). This is really a delicious treat, and although not the ‘healthiest’ recipe on this blog, it is still  a ‘skinnified’ and nutritious version.

This does make the perfect weekend brunch, so without further a do…this is what you do!

PECAN BACON WAFFLES WITH ORANGE CREAM

WHAT

• 3/4 cup pecans
• 1 cup whole wheat flour or flour of choice (and another 1/2 cup of flour if you don’t have or want to use the next 2 ingredients)
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• a hefty pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
• Maple syrup, for topping
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for brushing and topping. If you’re feeling daring and want a pop of flavor, substitute this for bacon fat. If you’re watching your fat intake, it’s complerely fine to leave this out, however if will add to the crunch of the waffle.
• Optional: 4-6 pieces of crunchy bacon

ORANGE CREAM

• 1/4 cup of mascarpone (or cream cheese)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice
• Zest of a smal orange juice
• 1 tablespoon of honey

HOW

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet; bake until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool, then chop. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
2. Whisk the flour(s), meals, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.
3. Whisk the egg, milk, Greek yogurt and vanilla in a separate bowl until combined. Stir the egg mixture, melted butter, and coconut oil into the dry ingredients until just combined.
4. Fold in pecans. It’s ok for batter to be lumpy.
5. Preheat a waffle iron and brush with melted butter (or bacon fat).
6. Ladle some batter into the iron (about 1/2 cup, depending on your waffle iron);
7. While waffles are cooking, mix together ingredients for orange cream until nicely whipped.
8. Cook until golden brown, then transfer the waffle to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter.
9. Top the waffles with orange cream or butter, more pecans and even crumbled crispy bacon if you’re feeling it! Drizzle warm maple syrup, of course.

This is fantastic! I hope you enjoy it!

Xo, Ana

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