Avocado & Oatmeal Healthy Waffles

One of the breakfast meals I remember the most from my childhood is waffles. At the time, Eggo Waffles were pretty popular, and I was always craving for them.

The downside is they weren’t healthy… at all! Nowadays, with everything we know about nutrition, I want the best for my kids, while still making sure they enjoy the small pleasures life can offer them, like a deliciously moist, crunchy, super awesome waffle in the morning!

The cool thing about this recipe is you can either prepare these waffles as a hearty breakfast or a delicious dessert. It does not contain traditional flour, using only oatmeal, making it super healthy and sustaining.

You won’t even notice the difference! I decided to go with a simple wild berry coulis, made out of frozen berries and honey, for a powerful antioxidant boost to start the day. Super simple and healthy.

Kids gave them two thumbs up, so that is a pretty good sign!

These waffles are also gluten-free and can be kept in the freezer for 1-2 months.

Make sure your waffle iron is hot enough: I always plug it right when I finish preparing my waffle batter so I can let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes (for more fluffy awesomeness!).

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Avocado and Oatmeal Healthy Waffles

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 4 waffles

Calories 355 kcal

Author One Clever Chef

Ingredients

• Wild Berry and Honey Coulis
• 4 cups Frozen Berries
• 4 Tablespoons Honey
• Avocado and Oatmeal Gluten-Free Superfood Waffles
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 3/4 cup Pure Oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup mashed avocado
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

1. Coulis: Simmer uncovered for about 12-15 minutes over medium heat in a small saucepan.
2. Waffles: Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. Let the batter sit for 10-15 minutes. Pour just enough batter to cover your waffle iron, don’t put too much to avoid spillage. Cook the waffles until they turn golden brown.
3. Optional: You may add maple syrup along with the coulis for a sweeter version.
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Nutrition Facts

Avocado and Oatmeal Healthy Waffles

Amount Per Serving (1 waffle)

Calories 355 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 81mg27%

Sodium 411mg18%

Potassium 616mg18%

Carbohydrates 66g22%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 33g37%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 210IU4%

Vitamin C 5.1mg6%

Calcium 248mg25%

Iron 2.6mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe inspired from: http://cookieandkate.com/2014/easy-gluten-free-oat-waffles/