I was able to find a few pounds of fresh raw cashews before my local market’s stock began to thin out due to COVID. Besides using the cashews for dairy-free ricotta cheese, I’ve been making these grain-free cashew waffles and I thought it was about time I share the recipe with you.
I toss all the ingredients in a food processor and give it a whirl until it’s creamy, which usually takes about 1 minute of on and off pulsing while checking to see if it’s where I want it. You can do the same with a high speed blender or a regular blender. It make take a bit more time with a regular blender.
I keep it really simple but if you want to make the waffle even richer you can replace the water with dairy-free milk or yogurt. And you can use whole raw cashews or cashew pieces which are often a bit less expensive. Trader Joe’s sells both whole raw cashews and pieces.
Cashew Waffles {grain free}
Equipment
- Waffle maker
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey or mape syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or other oil
Instructions
- Warm up your waffle maker.
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender, and process until smooth.
- Pour about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter for one waffle (check the waffle maker instructions as well).
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a few days, or seal and freeze for a few months.
I have a great blender but even with it (Blendtec), it’s hard to get cashews smooth unless I soak them first. Would that work if I soaked them and then left out the 1/3 cup of water?
This recipe is very easy to blend with the water. I wouldn’t recommend leaving the water out, as the recipe needs it. You can soak the cashews if you prefer but I don’t think you’ll have a problem blending this as long as you use the 1/3 cup of water.
Can you recommend a waffle maker?
Thank you for the recipe!
Karina
My waffle maker is on the end of it’s life so I’m searching as well.
I recently asked readers and here are some that they recommended: Oster Belgian Waffle Maker, Stainless Steel (CKSTWF2000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1MEP6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9V9FEbQBZSEJF
Cuisinart WAF-300P1 Belgian Maker with Pancake Plates waffle Iron, 9.65″(L) x 12.2″(W) x 6.3″(H), Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQT6EBU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fE-FEbAWZZWZC
I’m excited to try these. Your almond flour waffles were a game changer for me. I often make a Pb and j or peanut butter toast with them. Thanks for these great recipes!
Oh that sounds good! Thank you 🙂
I just made these waffles, used fermented cream and sheep fromage frais instead of water, and am absolutely delighted. So quick to make, doesn’t stick to the waffle plates: wonderful, thank you.
Love the mix of cheeses! Thank you 🙂