Vanilla Waffles that melt in your mouth

Start your day with a touch of indulgence that’s healthy with my Vanilla Waffles. This delightful recipe brings you golden, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-fluffy-on-the-inside waffles, infused with the delicate aroma of pure vanilla (crumbs and chatters of course) and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for a luxurious breakfast or a delightful brunch, these waffles are super easy to make and guaranteed to impress and good for you 🙂 Whether you top them with fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream, these Vanilla Waffles promise a heavenly bite that melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more. I have been making this for years now, my son wants it at least once a week. Since it is healthy, I don’t mind making it for him.
Tip: I also add a bit of ground flax to the batter for added nutrition.

Vanilla Waffles
Serves 5

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1-1/4 cups almond meal (almond powder/ almond flour) 

1/2 cup sugar 

1 tablespoon baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

2 cups milk (any kind of milk works low fat, full fat, almond milk, soy milk, etc) 

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 

2 large eggs 

1 teaspoon crumbs and chatters pure vanilla extract 

Let’s prepare:

Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
In a large bowl, combine flour, almond meal, sugar baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. 

In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk flour together with milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; until smooth. 

Gently fold the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until smooth. It is okay if the batter has a few lumps. Do not over-mix. 

Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the waffle iron. You don’t have to spread it everywhere. Just pour in the center and the iron will do the rest.

Serve the waffles immediately with butter and maple syrup, or your choice of toppings. Waffles are best enjoyed fresh. Extras may be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Waffles may be frozen, for up to 3 months, then warmed in the toaster. I prefer to store the batter in the fridge and make it fresh the next day.

You can easily halve the recipe as this makes quite a large amount. I always halve it since it is just me and my son eating them.

The addition of almond meal is what makes it the best waffle that is crispy yet soft and delish.

For Strawberry Shortcake 

Simply whip some lightly sweetened whipping cream and pile on top of warm waffles and slice up beautiful strawberries and place on top. 

You can also add strawberry jam for extra yumness.