Description
Enjoy a festive twist on breakfast with these delicious Christmas Waffles, packed with warming spices and rich cacao flavor. Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these waffles are easy to prepare and ideal for holiday mornings or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Christmas spice blend (or gingerbread spice)
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
- 2 cups buttermilk
For Cooking
- Cooking oil spray (avocado oil or 1 tbsp cooking oil for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, Christmas spice, cacao powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and dark rum if using until well combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk into the wet ingredients and whisk again until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking gently until just combined. The batter should have a few lumps; avoid overmixing.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron to medium and lightly spray or brush it with oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon approximately ¼ cup of batter per waffle onto the iron, adjusting based on waffle size. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden and cooked through, following your waffle iron's instructions.
- Keep Warm: Place cooked waffles on a baking sheet in a single layer and keep them warm in a preheated oven at 200°F to maintain their crispiness while you cook the rest.
- Serve: Enjoy the waffles warm with toppings like yogurt, nut butter, berries, or your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
- These waffles are freezer-friendly and great for meal prep—just reheat gently before serving.
- To make vegan buttermilk, mix 2 cups of plant-based milk with 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes before using.
- If you don't have Christmas spice, gingerbread spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to your desired sweetness level.
- Use cooking oil spray or brush your waffle iron to prevent sticking without adding excess fat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 waffles
- Calories: 526 kcal
- Sugar: 19.4 g
- Sodium: 619.4 mg
- Fat: 15.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
- Cholesterol: 129.4 mg
