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No, it isn't a delicately crafted breakfast casserole. No, it isn't some high protein, uber high fiber, tasteless cardboard bar...
It's a waffle.
As a matter of fact, it's a Gluten Free Waffle. Don't you dare turn up your nose...
Don't get the wrong idea with me pushing a GF waffle. Unless you are gluten intolerant or have been diagnosed with Celiac or Hashimoto's Disease, I do not sanction living gluten free... just Gluten Reduced. It's become one of those things (like HFCS and Crystalline Fructose) that has become an inexpensive additive for a number of manufactured products. It's difficult to get away from it even if you have no specific tolerance issues. It's in your salad dressings, condiments, cereals, breads, as well as a good many over the counter meds, lipsticks and balms, lotions and shampoos. It's everywhere. And while ten years ago, the numbers originally hovered around 1 in 3000 for Celiac, recent studies have dropped the counts to 1 in 100 for allergic issues and even as low as 1 in 10 for gluten specific intolerance.
So it behooves us to do what we can to lessen the Gluten Load on our systems.
But undoubtedly some of you say "gluten is sooo yummy". And I agree. Gluten gives foods that unctuousness or brown flavor. It is what makes breads and toasted products so satisfying. I've found very little in the Gluten Free world that can mimic that sensory delight except making your own GF mix - but unless you are living Gluten Free, you really don't want to buy sorghum flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, amaranth flour, potato flour, xanthan gum .
So, buy this instead:
It is, hands and arms, the best of any other pre-made mix. Crispy? oh yes! Unctuous? Oh Yes! The kind of delicious that will make you forget it's GF... just throw away the directions on the package.
I'm here to give you the skinny on making perfect GF waffles that your family will never suspect.
The problem with most mixes, is either they come off as doughy or the moisture content has been adjusted severely as to make them crunchy. And unfortunately, Namaste's instructions (as written) are no different. While the plain waffle product is good, with a little tweaking, it can rival any Malted Waffle on those decadent Sunday Brunch Buffets.
Now... Namaste's Instructions only give you options for full and half batches. There are only 2 of us in the house, I don't need 10 waffles... not 10 Belgium style... which is the iron I have. I only need one. So the following is the recipe for 2 Belgium Style Waffles
Perfect Gluten Free Waffles
Makes 2 Waffles
Ingredients
1 Cup Waffle Mix
1 Egg
1/3 Cup Water or Buttermilk
1 Good Pinch of Salt
2 Drops Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon Oil
1/2 Banana - Here's the thing with bananas. I always look at the market for the bruised and damaged bananas. Buy them when they are on sale, peel them immediately and drop in a freezer baggie. Once they are frozen, they will keep indefinitely and you will always have fresh bananas on hand for waffles...or banana bread.
1/2 Cup Berries (Blueberries, Blackberries or Cherries)
Waffle Iron
Medium Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Cooking Spray (Pam and Mazola both make a Gluten Free Spray)
It's a waffle.
As a matter of fact, it's a Gluten Free Waffle. Don't you dare turn up your nose...
Don't get the wrong idea with me pushing a GF waffle. Unless you are gluten intolerant or have been diagnosed with Celiac or Hashimoto's Disease, I do not sanction living gluten free... just Gluten Reduced. It's become one of those things (like HFCS and Crystalline Fructose) that has become an inexpensive additive for a number of manufactured products. It's difficult to get away from it even if you have no specific tolerance issues. It's in your salad dressings, condiments, cereals, breads, as well as a good many over the counter meds, lipsticks and balms, lotions and shampoos. It's everywhere. And while ten years ago, the numbers originally hovered around 1 in 3000 for Celiac, recent studies have dropped the counts to 1 in 100 for allergic issues and even as low as 1 in 10 for gluten specific intolerance.
So it behooves us to do what we can to lessen the Gluten Load on our systems.
But undoubtedly some of you say "gluten is sooo yummy". And I agree. Gluten gives foods that unctuousness or brown flavor. It is what makes breads and toasted products so satisfying. I've found very little in the Gluten Free world that can mimic that sensory delight except making your own GF mix - but unless you are living Gluten Free, you really don't want to buy sorghum flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, amaranth flour, potato flour, xanthan gum .
So, buy this instead:
Namaste Waffle and Pancake Mix
I'm here to give you the skinny on making perfect GF waffles that your family will never suspect.
The problem with most mixes, is either they come off as doughy or the moisture content has been adjusted severely as to make them crunchy. And unfortunately, Namaste's instructions (as written) are no different. While the plain waffle product is good, with a little tweaking, it can rival any Malted Waffle on those decadent Sunday Brunch Buffets.
Now... Namaste's Instructions only give you options for full and half batches. There are only 2 of us in the house, I don't need 10 waffles... not 10 Belgium style... which is the iron I have. I only need one. So the following is the recipe for 2 Belgium Style Waffles
Makes 2 Waffles
Ingredients
1 Cup Waffle Mix
1 Egg
1/3 Cup Water or Buttermilk
1 Good Pinch of Salt
2 Drops Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon Oil
1/2 Banana - Here's the thing with bananas. I always look at the market for the bruised and damaged bananas. Buy them when they are on sale, peel them immediately and drop in a freezer baggie. Once they are frozen, they will keep indefinitely and you will always have fresh bananas on hand for waffles...or banana bread.
1/2 Cup Berries (Blueberries, Blackberries or Cherries)
Waffle Iron
Medium Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Cooking Spray (Pam and Mazola both make a Gluten Free Spray)
- Plug in the iron and preheat
- Place the banana in the bowl and smash well with a fork.
- Add the first 6 ingredients to the bowl and mix with the spatula until there are no lumps
- Just before pouring, add in the berries and coat well with the batter.
- Liberally spray the hot iron with the spray and pour 1/2 of the batter evenly into the mold
- Cook for 4 minutes (or 1 minute AFTER the timing light goes out)
- Serve Immediately with fresh butter and syrup. We actually use Log Cabin Sugar Free Syrup (another great product!)
If you like your waffle with a little more ..um heft, Try adding 1/2 Cup of Udis' Gluten Free Granola with Cranberries to the mix instead of the berries!
If you would like to know where to get the above products, Check Below:
Namaste Waffle and Pancake Mix - Available at most health food and national grocery stores. However, neither the Kroger or the Publix in my area carry them. I get them at the small local IGA Grocery Store... go figure.
Amazon.com does carry them and has a deal for 6 bags. You can find it HERE.
Udi's Gluten Free Granola with Cranberries - Actually, I've never seen it at a store, but it can be had once again, at Amazon - HERE.
Gluten Free Cooking Spray - Available at any national store.
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