Pumpkin Protein Waffles & Coconut Fried Bananas

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I am finally posting another recipe to wrap up 2015!  I think my New Year's Resolution should be to add recipes to the blog more often...I really fall off the wagon here when each new school year starts. 

If you've been searching for a gluten-free waffle substitute that tastes like the real thing, then you have found the answer!  Even my husband, who can eat gluten, said if he didn't know they were gluten-free he would have guessed they were made with real flour.  The coconut fried bananas really tied everything together and made these waffles the perfect way to start out our last day before ringing in the New Year!

AND to make them even better, these waffles offer a protein punch of almost 20 grams of protein per waffle.


Pumpkin Protein Waffles & Coconut Fried Bananas
Yield: 2 servings (2 waffles)

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup vegan vanilla protein powder, I used Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Vanilla
  • 1/4 cup almond meal
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 "pinch" sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoon light coconut milk, I used Native Forest Unsweetened Organic Coconut Milk, light (from Trader Joe's)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
Directions
For Waffles
  1. In a large bowl, mix together protein powder, almond meal, tapioca starch, baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt.
  2. Add in the eggs, coconut milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until there are no clumps in the batter.
  3. Mix in the pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
  4. Heat your waffle maker according to its instructions and coat the plates with coconut oil or olive oil.
  5. When the waffle maker is pre-heated, pour in half of the batter. Remove when cooked and transfer to a plate.
  6. Re-oil the waffle maker, if needed, and pour in the remaining batter. Remove when cooked and transfer to a second plate.
  7. Top each waffle with coconut fried banana slices (see recipe below) and serve with additional maple syrup!
For Bananas
  1. Preheat a small frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add a 1/2 Tablespoon of coconut oil and allow to fully melt.
  3. Slice your banana into 1/4" thick slices (~8-10 total slices).
  4. When pan is heated, add in your banana slices and cook ~4 minutes per side, until soft and beginning to slightly brown.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts Per Waffle With 1/2 of a Fried Banana:
436 calories, 21 grams fat, 54 grams carbs, 19.4 g protein
Nutrition Facts Per Waffle Without Banana:
354 calories, 14 grams fat, 41 grams carbs, 18.8 g protein
*Note: These nutrition facts do NOT include any additional maple syrup used as a topping for your waffles.

-Brought to you from Erin's Kitchen

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