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Easy 5-Ingredient Plantain Waffles Recipe
These sweet 5-ingredient plantain waffles come together in no time and are a healthy breakfast or brunch option—gluten-free, Paleo-friendly.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 7 Waffles
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe, yellow and spotted plantains (sweet), peeled and chopped About 650 grams weighed with peel on.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large pitted (Medjool) dates Use a few more for a sweeter taste
- 1 (5.4-FL-ounces or 160 ml) can unsweetened coconut cream
- 1 ½ cups almond flour 156 grams
- A tad of coconut oil to grease the waffle iron plates.
Instructions
- Place plantains, eggs, dates, and coconut cream in a blender. Blend until smooth and you have a yellowish liquid.
- Transfer the blended liquid to a small bowl and stir in the almond flour. Ensure that the flour is well incorporated and no flour lumps are left.
- Pour ¼ cup onto preheated and greased waffle iron plates. It uses about half the batter.
- Cook until waffles are crispy and brown on the outside, about 6-7 minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining half a batter.
- Serve with any toppings you like.
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Notes
- Helpful Notes:
- I usually preheat my waffle iron using the highest setting—setting 7 on my waffle iron. That gives you crispy and brown waffles when cooked for about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Brush both sides of the waffle iron plates generously with additional coconut oil.
- I usually preheat my waffle iron using the highest setting—setting 7 on my waffle iron. That gives you crispy and brown waffles when cooked for about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Make sure your waffle iron is adequately greased and pre-heated before adding the waffle batter.
- The riper the plantains, the sweeter the waffles, but you can also use a few more dates to make it sweeter, if preferred.
- Do not stack waffles on top of each other until properly cooled. Best to lay them in a single layer on a wire rack to let the steam escape.
- Since waffle machines vary, be sure to follow the manufacturer's guidelines.
- Storage: They stay well for a few days in an airtight container at room temperature. Throw them in the toaster to refresh their crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
315mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
656IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7Waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 656IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.