Characteristics

This recipe provides an optimally healthy way to enjoy waffles by making your own waffles using the highest quality ingredients, and your own fresh, vegan “ricotta-like” cheese. It is a mouth watering treat that can be served for breakfast, or as a snack or dessert anytime of the day. It provides healthy carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is naturally low in sodium, cholesterol free, and rich in fiber. It is rich in numerous micronutrients and the berries provide abundant antioxidants.

TYPE: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
PREP TIME: < 15-30 mins (depending if making your own waffles)
SERVINGS: not set, make according to personal needs

  • Vegan
  • Wheat-free or Gluten-free (depending on ingredients chosen)
  • Soy-free
  • Corn-free
  • Peanut-free
  • Refined sugar-free

Goodies Needed

INGREDIENTS:

Waffles:

  • Homemade Waffles OR Frozen Waffles (ex: Van’s Natural Waffles) this waffle recipe is gluten, dairy and egg free
    • 1 1/4 cup sprouted brown rice flour, or finely ground almond flour, or millet flour, etc.
    • 1/2 cup of potato starch
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
    • 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce
    • 3/4-1 cup of water or brown rice, almond or coconut milk

Sweet Vegan Cheese:

  • 1-2 cups soaked Almonds or Macadamia Nuts
  • 1-2 Tbsp Maple Syrup or Raw Honey (organic)
  • 1-2 Tbsp Non-Dairy Milk (organic, original)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (organic, natural)

Toppings:

  • Berries (organic, fresh)
  • Almonds (organic, raw)

TOOLS:

  • Waffle maker, (or) Toaster/Toaster Oven
  • Food processor

Preparation Steps

  1. The night before, soak 1-2 cups of your nuts in a bowl of water.
  • Make your homemade waffles according to recipe. (If you cannot make your own, toast some frozen, natural, whole grain waffles.)
  • Make your cheese by draining the water from the nuts, rinsing them and putting them into your food processor, along with the rest of the cheese ingredients. Process on high speed just enough to see the mixture get crumbly and start to smooth out in texture.
  • Wash your berries and cut any that need to be cut into smaller pieces. (Don’t use frozen fruit as it will make your waffles soggy.
  • Once your waffles are ready, spread a generous layer of the cheese on top and top with some berries.
  • Garnish with some almonds or other nuts if desried, and enjoy.

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Waffles:

  • Provide rich supply of fuel for your body, from the carbohydrates
  • Whole grains offer fiber, macro and micronutrients
  • Always choose the highest quality ingredients for most health benefits, otherwise it can quickly turn into an unhealthy meal

Coconuts (Coconut Oil):

Almonds:

  • are a protein powerhouse and provide a delicate crunch with every bite
  • good source of (in descending order): manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, tryptophan, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus
  • lower bad cholesterol, reduce risk of heart disease, provide protection against diabetes, provide protection against cardiovascular disease, promote healthy weight, prevent gallstones and help with energy production
  • for more information, visit the almonds detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Macadamia Nuts:

  • good source of (in descending order): manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, potassium, zinc, calcium and selenium
  • provide a rich source of energy, healthy fats, protein and a wide array of vitamins and minerals
  • have been linked to enhancing good heart health, lowering cholesterol and protecting against cardiovascular disease
  • rich in antioxidants and various other phytochemicals and thus enhance overall good health and decrease chances of various cancers
  • for more information, visit the macadamia nut overview from NutritionData.com

Non-Dairy Milk:

  • provides optimally healthy plant proteins and fats
  • naturally cholesterol free
  • avoids the problems associated with dairy (use of hormones, drugs, acidity, mucous formation, allergies, etc.)
  • depending on source, like soy, hemp, coconut, almond or brown rice; offers a variety of different healthy nutrients and health benefits
  • always aim for ORGANIC and ORIGINAL, unsweetened varieties
  • always choose the least processed versions

Strawberries:

  • good source of (in descending order): vitamin C, manganese, fiber, iodine, potassium, folate, vitamin B2 and vitamin B5
  • contain antioxidant properties to prevent cancer, enhance healthy immune function and protect against rheumatoid arthritis
  • for more information, visit the strawberry detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Blackberries:

  • good source of: vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin E, iron, calcium, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B5
  • contain antioxidant properties to prevent cancer, enhance healthy immune function and enhance overall good health
  • for more information, visit the blackberries detailed overview from Nutrition Data

Blueberries:

  • Excellent source of antioxidants
  • good source of (in descending order): vitamin C, manganese, fiber and vitamin E
  • helps prevent cancers through antioxidant action (especially colon and ovarian), enhances proper cardiovascular health, improve nighttime vision, protect against macular degeneration, help protect brain from oxidative stress, enhance proper gastrointestinal health and help with both constipation and diarrhea
  • for more information, visit the blueberries detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Raw Honey:

  • acts as a natural and delicious sweetener
  • has anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties
  • helps with type 2 diabetes, LDL cholesterol, boosting immunity, healing wounds, athletic performance and cough suppression
  • for more information, visit the honey detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Maple Syrup:

  • a healthy natural sweetener when in its purest, high quality form
  • provides a good source of various micronutrients like manganese and zinc
  • enhances heart health, immune health, and prostate health
  • offers antioxidants to protect from free radical damage and cancers
  • for more information, visit the maple syrup detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods