Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Waffles

Ignore the slightly deformed hearts ;)

WAFFLES! Just saying the word makes me smile. There is such a childlike joy that comes from making and eating waffles, and yet our waffle maker has sat sadly collecting dust for years. 

Well not anymore! Now that I've found this one incredible recipe, I know that I'm going to be seeing a lot more waffle in my life.

These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Waffles  from The Healthy Maven are so healthy, so delicious, and so easy to make!

Here is the wholesome ingredient list:

Oats or oat flour, Coconut flour, Mashed Banana, Coconut Oil, Egg, Unsweetened Almond Milk, Chocolate Chips, Vanilla, Baking Powder, Salt.

Check out those nutrient rich ingredients ~ hearty oats and healthy fats from coconut oil. And all the sweetness comes from the banana and chocolate chips (minis work great to for even distribution). And all you need for this recipe is a food processor (to turn your oats into oat flour) and a couple bowls. 

I will admit that this is the first time I have successfully used coconut flour. Previous attempts to make baked goods with only coconut flour resulted in devastating failures. However, when coconut flour is mixed with other flours, it is perfect! Just adds a subtle coconut sweetness. Make sure to let the whole mixture sit, as this is when the coconut flour absorbs the liquid and expands. I ended up adding the extra 1/4 c almond milk, as the batter did become quite thick.

I used a normal waffle iron (albeit heart shaped). This resulted in a very thin waffle with a lot of crispy exterior. I made 5 waffles this way (cooked 4 minutes) - and they were incredible. But in her pictures they look thicker so I'd be excited to try using the Belgian waffle iron as well (you'd probably need more than her recommended 1/3c batter). Just make sure to cook them long enough so the center isn't raw. Let me know if you try them this way - I'm excited to hear how they are! 

I topped my waffles with fresh berries and they didn't even need any syrup. You can also try almond butter on top for a heartier breakfast. 

I am very tempted to make a batch of these and freeze them for a quick and delicious breakfast - I know those oats can get me through the day!