Maple Pecan Waffles

My mum loved these waffles first go round, and the combination of maple and pecan and cinnamon just makes my mouth water. I aimed to create this recipe for my dad (ready why here), but in fact I ate them all before he was home!

If you don’t have a waffle iron, this batter works perfectly as pancakes too.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Waffle mixture)

•  75g (gluten free) oats, you could just use normal flour here too
•  40g coconut flour
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp (gluten free) baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 150ml milk (of your choice)
• 30g chopped pecans

(Toppings)

• 1 apple + a sprinkle of cinnamon + 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 handfuls of (frozen) blueberries + 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 handful of pecan nuts + 1/2 tsp cinnamon + 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
• Coconut yoghurt ( I love the marks and spencers one, but any tasty one works well!)
• Pip and nut crunchy almond butter

 

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METHOD:

1. Heat up your waffle iron (or frying pan if you’re making pancakes) with a little oil.
2. In a blender, blitz the oats to form a flour
3. Simply mix the dry ingredients together, including the chopped pecans, and tip in the milk and eggs, stiring to make a smooth batter
4. Once the pan or waffle machine is heated, pour in the mixture and leave to cook.
5. Slice the apple finely and add to a seperate pan with a tiny bit of oil and a sprinkle of cinnamon. When the apple has softened and changed in colour, add in the brown sugar. Let this bubble for about 30 seconds and then transfer to a bowl.
6. In the same pan add the blueberries, mash them up and and a little maple syrup to sweeten, let boil for a minute and transfer into a bowl.
7. Finally, in the same pan (again), add in the pecans, heat until slightly coloured then turn the heat down, add a splash of maple syrup, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Heat for another 30 seconds, then remove from the heat.
8. Remove the cooked waffles (or pancakes) in to a plate. Serve with your favourite coconut yoghurt, then top with the caramelised apple mixture and the blueberry compote!
9. Enjoy! Send me a picture at @courgettiblog on either Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, or leave it in the comments down below!