Description

These festive Christmas Waffles are a delicious holiday treat made with gluten-free flour, warming spices, cacao, and a hint of dark rum. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, they are quick to prepare and ideal for meal prep or freezer-friendly breakfasts. Serve with your favorite toppings like yogurt, nut butter, or fresh berries for a cozy seasonal experience.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour mix
1 tbsp Christmas spice (or gingerbread spice)
2 tbsp cacao powder
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs
3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
2 cups buttermilk (or vegan buttermilk)

Other

Cooking oil spray (avocado oil or 1 tbsp cooking oil)

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Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, Christmas spice, cacao powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and dark rum if using until well combined.
Add buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and whisk again until fully incorporated.
Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking until just combined. The batter can be slightly lumpy—do not overmix.
Preheat waffle iron: Heat your waffle iron to medium heat, then spray or brush with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
Cook waffles: Spoon approximately ¼ cup batter onto the waffle iron (adjust depending on iron size) and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden and crisp, following your manufacturer's instructions.
Repeat and keep warm: Continue cooking waffles with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed. Keep finished waffles warm in a preheated oven at 200°F on a baking sheet in a single layer to maintain crispiness.
Serve: Enjoy waffles hot with toppings such as yogurt, nut butter, fresh berries, or your favorites.

Notes

For vegan buttermilk, mix 2 cups plant-based milk with 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes before using.
Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine and ensure fluffy waffles.
These waffles freeze well; store cooked waffles in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 1 month.
Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster or oven to restore crispness.
If you do not have dark rum, you can omit it without affecting the flavor significantly.
Use avocado oil spray or brush the waffle iron lightly with oil to prevent sticking and enhance crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2-3 waffles
Calories: 526 kcal
Sugar: 19.4 g
Sodium: 619.4 mg
Fat: 15.5 g
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 85 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 11.8 g
Cholesterol: 129.4 mg