Crispy Classic Waffles

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ready in: 35 minutes Ingredients • 2 cups (480 ml) almond flour • 1/2 teaspoon (10 ml) unrefined sea salt • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda mixed with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice • 2 pasture-fed, free-range eggs • 1 1/2 cups (480 ml) pure light coconut milk • 1/4 cup (960 ml) applesauce • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) raw honey • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 5 tablespoons (75 ml) pure maple syrup Directions 1. Preheat the waffle iron to the desired temperature. 2. Mix together the flour, baking soda mixture, and salt in a large bowl. 3. Beat together the eggs, coconut milk, applesauce, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon in a separate bowl, then pour into the flour mixture. Mix the batter until well blended. 4. Ladle the batter into the waffle iron and cook until crisp. 5. Top each waffle with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of maple syrup.

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Crispy classic waffles use almond flour and coconut milk to make a batter that crisps up golden in the waffle iron. Applesauce and honey keep them tender and just sweet enough, while cinnamon and vanilla give that nostalgic breakfast-shop aroma. Finish each waffle with a spoonful of maple syrup and dig in.

Pro Tips

• Mix the baking soda with the lemon juice first and let it fizz. That reaction is the lift that makes these waffles light rather than dense.
• Preheat the waffle iron properly before ladling the batter. A hot iron is what gives you that crisp, golden shell the recipe promises.
• Cook until genuinely crisp rather than pale — almond flour waffles need a little more time in the iron than wheat ones to set their crust.
• Do not stack the waffles while they are hot. Steam between layers softens the crisp exterior you worked for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these waffles paleo?

Yes — almond flour, eggs, coconut milk, applesauce, honey, and maple syrup. No grains, refined flour, or refined sugar.

Can I freeze leftover waffles?

Yes — freeze them in a single layer once cooled, then toast them straight from the freezer. They crisp up almost as well as fresh.

What toppings work well?

Pure maple syrup is the recipe's classic finish, and fresh berries or sliced bananas make an excellent topping.

How many waffles does this batter make?

Four servings, depending on the size of your waffle iron. It doubles easily for a brunch crowd.

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