Weekends are for making things a little extraordinary. Weekends are for sleeping in and lounging around. Weekends are for not getting dressed until you damn well feel like it. And if you don’t damn well feel like it until 4pm, that’s totally cool. Weekends are for slowly sipping hot coffee and enjoying that extra cup. Weekends are for reading a good book or catching up on your favorite TV shows. Weekends are for indulging a little. Weekends are for waffles.
Yesterday morning, I was craving something a little extraordinary for breakfast. Sadly, my fridge and cupboards were practically bare after a long and busy week. No milk. One egg. No fruit or vegetables aside from a few frozen raspberries. However, I did have a can of coconut milk gathering dust in the very back of my pantry. (At one time, it shared space with this dreamboat.) Whole wheat coconut waffles were born!
Simple to prepare, healthy, and most importantly, delicious – these waffles satisfied my extraordinary Saturday morning craving and fueled me up for a little Christmas shopping. I’m certain they made me more patient too. And trust me, at this time of year, we could all use a little extra patience.
It’s a hectic time of year, I get it. But do consider taking a morning time out during the coming couple of weeks to enjoy an extraordinary breakfast!
Whole Wheat Coconut Waffles
Despite the use of both coconut milk and coconut oil, the coconut flavor in these waffles isn’t overwhelming. They tasted delicious with a dusting of powdered sugar and some fruit. Makes about 4 large waffles.
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 TBSP. raw cane sugar
1 large egg
1 can light coconut milk
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a large measuring cup, whisk together the egg, coconut milk, coconut oil and vanilla. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix just until barely combined. The batter will be lumpy.
Fill the wells of your waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 4 minutes in my waffle maker). Serve with your favorite toppings. Happy weekending!
Those look great, like they would make such a great breakfast!
Thanks! They were the perfect start to a busy day. 🙂
I love how you’ve photographed them 🙂 So festive!
Thanks Z! 🙂
Saw your photo and into the kitchen I went. I made them gluten free; delicious!
Perfect! I was wondering if these would taste good if made gluten-free! Thanks Wendy!
Look like some yummy great waffles right here! I can smell how delicious they are from here! 😉
Thanks Pamela!
These look so good! and are pretty, too. Way to scavenge the pantry!
Thanks Cindy! A surprisingly good scavenged meal always tastes extra sweet!
These look so good! I love that coconut kick.
Thanks Shikha! 🙂
These look so good! And that dish is beautiful. I was at the GF Diner yesterday and was able to have french toast, they have waffles too but I bet yours taste better ; )
Aww, thanks Marie! You’re too sweet!
Love the dusting of powdered sugar! Somehow I’ve never thought to add coconut to my waffles. Deeeelish
Thanks lady! 🙂
Their just gorgeous, remind me a little the ones my grandma used to make (minus the coconut milk), but this way they sound even better!
Thanks love!
These sound great! I’ve never cooked with coconut milk before and would like to try it.
Thanks Tina!
Pinned this recipe! i’m totally going to make it in the next couple weeks.
I hope you enjoy them!
These look amazing Amanda! I love these times a million!
Thank you, Laurie!
I love the flavor in these fluffy waffles! They look so delicious and perfect for a holiday morning breakfast… or for any lazy weekend! Great recipe, Amanda.
Yes, perfect holiday morning breakfast/lazy weekend recipe, indeed! Thanks Georgia!
Sounds delicious. Anything with coconut milk and I’m sold!
Then you would LOVE these waffles. Let me know if you try them!
Great waffles! love that plate!
Thanks!