Almond-Maple Blueberry Spiced Waffles
In our household, the concept of having breakfast for dinner has long been cherished. It transcends mere mealtime scheduling; rather, it encapsulates warmth, comfort, and the joy of family bonding. Our tradition began simply with a stack of plain waffles drizzled with pure maple syrup. It was an uncomplicated meal that requires little preparation, allowing us to enjoy quality time at the dining table after long, busy days.
However, as time went on, I found the purity of these waffles increasingly monotonous. I yearned for a way to elevate this family tradition, and invigorate our palates with a more exciting and nutritious option.
This newfound recipe rekindled our family’s love for waffles and introduced a sense of variety that had been lacking. The almond–maple blueberry spiced waffles quickly became a favorite, further solidifying the role of breakfast for dinner in our household. Not only did this dish provide delightful flavors and textures, but it also became a canvas for creativity and experimentation in the kitchen, ensuring that every bite was a celebration of both comfort and innovation. Thus our waffle tradition evolved, making way for a healthier yet equally enjoyable experience at our family table.
The Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Gather all ingredients.
Begin by mixing all wet ingredients. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, oil, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
Add dry ingredients to the bowl. Incorporate flour, baking powder, salt into the wet mixture.
Once the ingredients are well combined. Let it rest for a few minutes.
Preheat the waffle iron. Then brush the oil slightly over the iron. Next, pour waffle batter into the center of the iron. Be sure not to overfill, as the batter will spread once the lid is closed.
To ensure even cooking, close the lid and allow the waffles to cook for the recommended time, typically around 3-5 minutes. Avoid the temptation to peek too soon, as this might cause steam to escape and hinder the cooking process, potentially resulting in soggy waffles.
While the waffles are cooking, you can prepare a delightful almond-maple spiced blueberry sauce.
Once waffles are all cooked, serve immediately with delicious almond-maple spiced blueberry sauce.
Almond-Maple Blueberry Spiced Waffles
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add 2 eggs in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat 2 eggs until fluffy.2 large eggs
- Incorporate 1¾ cups almond milk, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.1 3/4 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Add 2 cups flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon pink salt. Mix until combined, then let the batter rest for a few minutes to ensure smooth consistency2 cups all purpose flour, 4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp pink salt
- Preheat waffle maker
- Brush olive oil lightly over waffle iron.olive oil for greasing
- Ladle 3/4 cup of batter into the waffle maker. Let the waffles cook for 3-5 minutes until the steam begins to subside.
- Place the waffle(s) on a plate and top with the almond-maple spiced blueberry sauce. Serve and enjoy!1 batch Almond-Maple Spiced Blueberry Sauce
