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-19. 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 oil high heat 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 will try your recipe using ground sunflower seeds. I am out of cashews but I have sunflower seeds. Thank you!, I understand the 2 are interchangeable.
I don’t know if that will work. Cashews don’t have the same texture as sunflower seeds, but let me know how it goes.
Thank you so much! My son loved these waffles. Can I triple the recipe so I can freeze some? Do I need to adjust the recipe? Thank you!
Great to hear! Yes, you can triple the recipe, as long as your food processor or blender can handle the volume. Or you can do it in batches, or split it up across a blender and food processor. To get the measurements, just use the slider on the recipe servings number.
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 have a Waring Pro that works pretty well. I couldn’t find the exact model on amazon. May have gotten it at Target or BB&B?
Thanks! I’ll take a look at that brand as well.
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 🙂