Chocolate Espresso Waffles with Caramelized Bananas
Hey Everyone! I hope you’re having a great week. I seem to be on a breakfast kick lately. I hope you don’t mind. I’ve got the recipe for these decadent chocolate espresso waffles with caramelized bananas for you today. They’re gluten free and almost vegan and so rich and moist and delicious. Enjoy!
Chocolate Espresso Waffles with Caramelized Bananas
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE WAFFLES
1/2 cup coconut oil, at room temperature (It should be the consistency of soft butter. Chill if necessary)
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 cup full fat coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups almond meal
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FOR THE BANANAS
2 bananas, peeled and sliced length wise
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
peanut butter for serving
PROCEDURE
FOR THE WAFFLES
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the coconut oil and and coconut sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs and coconut milk and mix until combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix again to combine.
Preheat your waffle maker then lightly grease with coconut oil. Scoop a heaping 1/2 cup of batter into each quadrant of the waffle maker and close the lid. Cook for about five minutes or until the waffles are crisp. Allow to cool slightly then gently insert a fork under one side of the waffle and lift it up. Slide a spatula underneath the waffle and transfer to a plate. The waffles will be delicate but nice and moist. Repeat with the remaining batter.
FOR THE BANANAS
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bananas, cut side down, and fry for a few minutes. Meanwhile stir together the honey, cinnamon and vanilla. Drizzle the spiced honey into the skillet and allow it to bubble and coat the bananas. Cook for a few more minutes until the bananas are golden brown, then remove from the heat.
Serve the waffles topped with the caramelized bananas, peanut butter and maple syrup.
