Vegan Whole Grain Oat Waffles

There is nothing like warm fluffy Belgian waffles on a weekend morning!  This is something I have loved since I was a child.  Since then I have come up with a whole grain oat version that has a little more fiber than the original and it happens to be vegan (egg and dairy free) as well!  These are easy to make, satisfying and of course delicious!  Not only that, they are inexpensive to make, and they are wonderful topped off with whatever fruit is in season and a little maple syrup. If you make a double batch, you can freeze them for later, and just pop them in the toaster when you need them!

Author: Amy Lyons O’Neil

Amy has worked for Fresh and Natural Foods since 2006 contributing to the variety of healthful foods we offer. She graduated with a degree in studio art from Bethel University in 2007, but in her senior year of college, found that her passion was with the art of food. She later used her photography and culinary skills to create a vegan food and recipe blog, Fragrant Vanilla Cake. She has also written 3 cookbooks. She specializes in vegan and vegetarian recipes. Local, fresh and organic food has always been her focus in whatever she creates.

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Servings: 3 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 | Ready in: 30

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp filtered water
• 1 cup organic gluten free rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups organic gluten free oat flour
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 1/2 cups thin coconut milk or almond milk at room temperature
• 3 Tbsp melted virgin coconut oil warmed to liquid
• Fresh fruit and maple syrup for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the flax seed and water, and set in the fridge for 15 minutes until the mixture is gel like.
Meanwhile, whisk together the oats, oat flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and coconut sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in the coconut milk and oil until combined, then the flax eggs (flax water mixture) until combined.
Cook according to belgian waffle iron directions (like to keep my waffles warm in a low heat oven (200F) while I cook the others).
Serve hot with fruit and maple syrup.