Sunday, April 4, 2010

Chocolate Waffles (Dairy Free, Sugar Free, w/ Vegan option)


Ingredients:

1 1/2 c Spelt Flour
1/2 c Organic Raw Cacao Powder
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Ancient Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Stevia Powder
1 tbsp Agave Nectar
2 tsp Organic Vanilla Extract
3 Large eggs (or equivalent egg substitute)
4 tbsp Organic Unsalted Butter (or EV Coconut Oil)
2c Chocolate Hempmilk
Optional: 1/2c Raw Cacao Nibs



Directions: Mix the dry ingredients and set aside. Mix all the wet ingredients and let come to room temperature. (I set the bowl in a sink filled with warm water to speed up the process without using the microwave) Melt the EV Coconut Oil (or butter) over a double boiler. Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir. When it is almost together add the melted, cooled Coconut Oil (or butter) and stir until most of the lumps are gone. Some lumps are okay, do not over mix! Preheat the waffle iron while the mixture rests. Use oil or butter to prevent sticking. Serve with real maple syrup, agave nectar or honey.


Results: Everyone LOVES these! The wonderful smell filled our house and the taste and texture was excellent! Next time I might add more stevia and/or agave, though. We will definitely be making these often. :) I think this recipe could be used for cupcakes, too. That will be another post so check back!

If you aren't living a vegan lifestyle then you will want to put some whipped cream on these!!