Giveaway Closed! The winner of one quart of Tropical Tradition’s Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is comment #13, Ana N! Congratulations!
My spring break is winding down, and I hadn’t made any pancakes or waffles yet for breakfast, which is absolutely unheard of in this apartment! So of course, today I absolutely had to make some. Because I loved these waffles the first time I made them and never shared them, I knew that I had to get into some gluten free cooking again today.
These waffles are light, sweet, and packed full of health. Made with toasted coconut, coconut flour and coconut oil, they have a very subtle coconut flavor, but it really just adds this gentle sweet nutty flavor that I really love. You might not need any syrup for these because they do have a pretty nice sweetness already, but I just can’t have waffles without a bit of maple flavor. Fresh whipped cream on top would be delightful with these.
Coconut flour is one of my favorite ingredients to use for gluten free cooking/baking, and lately I’ve been getting into using coconut oil a lot more, too. I’ve always purchased my coconut flour from Tropical Traditions, and it’s always been great, so when I got the opportunity to try out their virgin coconut oil, I immediately jumped on it. I’ve been slowing incorporating coconut oil into so many different things – I slather it on my toast in the morning for cinnamon toast, and I’ve been using it in place of butter in most recipes. I’m really excited to keep trying it in new things, there are so many uses!
Tropical Traditions coconut oil is so delicious. It has a subtle coconut flavor, which I adore, and absolutely no weird chemical taste that you get with some coconut oils. It’s unrefined, which is a must for me when buying coconut oil! It’s so good for you; it’s high in lauric acid, which is a medium chain triglyceride that is antiviral/antibacterial, boosts your energy, and also helps to lower your cholesterol, among other things. It’s also great for hair care and skin care!
The best part, though, is that Tropical Traditions offered to give a quart of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to one of my readers!
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Coconut Waffles
adapted from Joy the Baker
serves 3 – makes about 6 waffles
1/3 cup coconut flakes, toasted
1/3 cup coconut flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/4 cup Swerve sweetener (or agave nectar)
2 t vanilla
2 T applesauce
6 eggs
3 T coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup water (leave out if using agave nectar)
In a small bowl, combine the coconut flakes, coconut flour, baking soda, salt and Swerve. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, vanilla, coconut oil and water (or agave, if using). Pour the dry ingredients into the wet, and stir until well combined. Allow to sit for about five minutes (while waffle iron is preheating). Make waffles according to your waffle makers instructions. Serve warm with maple syrup and/or fresh whipped cream.