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Cashew Waffles {grain free}

May 20, 2020 by Erica 26 Comments

Cashew Waffles

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

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Cashew Waffles {grain free}

To make the waffle a bit richer you can replace the water with dairy-free milk or yogurt. And you can use whole raw cashews or raw cashew pieces.
These waffles are a bit more filling than my coconut flour waffles and my almond flour waffles. If you find the batter is very thick you can add some extra water to thin it out.
For SCD, honey only. To make this low carb/Keto, replace the honey with the equivant of your favorite low-carb sweetener and 2 tablespoons of water.
Servings: 6 waffles
Calories: 236kcal

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 coconut oil, melted or other oil
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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy Free, Gluten-Free, Lactose Free, Paleo, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), Vegetarian Tagged With: cashews, coconut flour

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  1. Claudia

    May 5, 2022 at 9:06 pm

    Hi Erica, if I already have cashew flour/meal (store bought), do I just use 1 cup as well (but then possibly need to reduce the liquid)?
    Also, would this work with half almond meal/ half cashew flour/meal? Thanks! Claudia

    Reply
    • Erica

      May 6, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      Hi Claudia! Yes, this recipe will work with a mix of cashew flour and almond meal. Just a warning, almond meal includes the skins of the almond, so the texture will be a little bit grainy from the skins. As for the equivalent amount of cashews and cashew flour, 1 cup of cashews equals about 1 cup of cashew flour.

      Reply
  2. Linda

    March 30, 2021 at 11:12 am

    Oops meant VITAMIX! not vitamin
    And my daughter just came home, went straight for the pancakes and asked “Why are these pancakes so good!”

    Reply
    • Erica

      March 30, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      Ha!

      Reply
  3. Linda

    March 30, 2021 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    These are AMAZING! I made a batch using grapeseed oil for a nice buttery flavour along with unsweetened almond milk instead of water. Using the vitamin there was no need to pre- soak the cashews. My only problem was my waffle maker – it wasn’t working! So I added a tiny bit more milk to the batter, heated up my frying pan and turned these into pancakes! Worked perfectly and soooo delicious that I immediately made another double batch!! Thank you so much for all your great recipes!

    Reply
    • Erica

      March 30, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you! So great to hear they worked well as pancakes!! Was wondering that 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tracy

    October 11, 2020 at 8:23 am

    5 stars
    I just had to come here to say these are THE BEST grain free waffles I have ever had. I do soak the cashews overnight first for ease of blending and then kind of wing the amount of water to add after that, but omg, these cannot be beat. I follow SCD and have always been underwhelmed by all waffle and pancake recipes until now. I add some homemade SCD strawberry jelly on top and it is absolute perfection. I make double batches to freeze and I almost feel like a normal person grabbing an ego waffle Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Erica

      October 11, 2020 at 11:32 am

      Thank you so much for the rave review! I love them also 🙂

      Reply
  5. Susan Berman

    September 30, 2020 at 2:53 am

    Can I use this recipe tp make pancakes?

    Reply
    • Erica

      October 1, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      Possibly. I haven’t tried it yet.

      Reply
  6. Genevieve

    August 31, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    Can you freeze these? Would you Reccomend freezing the batter, or the waffle?

    Reply
    • Erica

      August 31, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Freeze the waffles for sure. Make sure they’re sealed before freezing.

      Reply
  7. Laura

    July 13, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Erica

      July 13, 2020 at 9:35 pm

      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.

      Reply
  8. Jo

    June 12, 2020 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Erica

      June 12, 2020 at 10:14 am

      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.

      Reply
  9. Karen

    May 21, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Erica

      May 21, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      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.

      Reply
  10. Karina

    May 21, 2020 at 6:54 am

    Can you recommend a waffle maker?
    Thank you for the recipe!
    Karina

    Reply
    • Erica

      May 21, 2020 at 8:46 am

      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

      Reply
      • Steve

        May 25, 2020 at 5:27 pm

        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?

        Reply
        • Erica

          May 25, 2020 at 9:34 pm

          Thanks! I’ll take a look at that brand as well.

          Reply
  11. Marnie

    May 21, 2020 at 6:28 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Erica

      May 21, 2020 at 8:42 am

      Oh that sounds good! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  12. Ute

    May 21, 2020 at 5:52 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Erica

      May 21, 2020 at 8:43 am

      Love the mix of cheeses! Thank you 🙂

      Reply

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One of my boys was diagnosed with Crohn’s, which inspired me to start Comfy Belly, and create recipes to share my love of good, healthy food. Read More →

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