Vegan Gluten-free Oat Flour Waffles
Servings: 8 waffles
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground flax or chia seed + 6 tablespoons water
- 3 cups oat flour*
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon**
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups dairy-free milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup tahini or coconut oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add ground flax seed and water. Stir combine then set aside to thicken.
- In a large bowl, add oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a measuring cup, combine the milk and apple cider vinegar. Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- In a separate deep bowl or cup, add the tahini and a small amount of the milk mixture. Whisk until the tahini is smooth, adding more of the milk as needed. To the bowl with the flour, add the flax mixture, the tahini, and remaining milk mixture. Stir until evenly combined, assuring there aren't any clumps of flour, then set aside while you warm the waffle maker. The batter should rest for about 5 minutes before using. This helps it thicken a bit, however, you don't want it to sit too long or the waffles will turn out more dense.
- Distribute about 1/4 cup for each waffle (this will vary depending on your waffle maker) and cook until golden and crispy. I like to cook mine for a bit longer for crispy edges.
- Serve warm with pure maple syrup and enjoy!
Notes
*You can make your own oat flour by grinding equal amounts of rolled oats in a high speed blender or NutriBullet. Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats for allergies.
**I prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor which I why I use 2 teaspoons. If you would like to less cinnamon flavor try starting with 1 teaspoon.
For maximum crispness, allow already cooked waffles to sit on a cooling rack while you cook the rest. Reheat in the toaster before serving. Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for several months.
If you're in need of a waffle maker I highly recommend this one!