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A stack of golden-brown cassava flour waffles drizzled with homemade strawberry syrup and garnished with fresh strawberries, served on a white plate. The background features a light blue textured surface, enhancing the vibrant red of the strawberries and the warm tones of the waffles.

Cassava Flour Waffles with Homemade Strawberry Syrup

Renata Cauchon-Robles, MS, RDN and Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, CSDH, LD
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Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Waffle Iron
  • 1 Mixing Bowl medium
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Mixing Bowl large
  • 1 Blender or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsps Avocado Oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tbsps Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Cassava Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Strawberries

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat your waffle iron to medium-high heat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, egg, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl stir together the cassava flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
  • Mix in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth consistency is achieved.
  • Grease the waffle maker. Add the batter to cover the bottom of your maker, about 1/2 cup. Cook for three to five minutes or until golden brown. Continue with the remaining batter until it is used up.
  • While the waffles are cooking, add the strawberries to a blender or use an immersion blender, and blend for 20 to 30 seconds, until pureed.
  • Add strawberry puree to the waffles and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers  Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Serving Size  One serving is approximately one waffle and 1/4 cup of strawberry purée.
No Avocado Oil  Use coconut oil.
More Flavor  Add fresh fruit, dark chocolate chips, or cinnamon to the batter.
Additional Toppings  Top with maple syrup, peanut or almond butter, or additional fruit.
Make it Vegan  Use flax eggs in place of eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg
Keyword beef-free, breakfast, chicken-free, corn-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, legume-free, low-FODMAP, low-lectin, nightshade-free, Paleo, pescatarian, pork-free, rice-free, seafood-free, soy-free, tomato-free, unprocessed, vegetarian, wheat-free