Description

These festive Christmas Waffles are a flavorful and cozy breakfast treat, infused with warming spices, cacao powder, and optional dark rum for a holiday twist. Made with gluten-free flour and buttermilk, they are crispy on the outside and tender inside, perfect for serving with yogurt, nut butter, berries, or your favorite toppings. Easy to prepare and freezer-friendly for convenient meal prep during the holiday season.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour mix
1 tbsp Christmas spice (or gingerbread spice)
2 tbsp cacao powder
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs
3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
2 cups buttermilk

Other

Cooking oil spray (avocado oil or 1 tbsp cooking oil for brushing)

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Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, Christmas spice, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and dark rum if using until well combined.
Add buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and whisk again to combine all wet ingredients thoroughly.
Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, whisking until just combined. The batter should have a few lumps; do not overmix.
Preheat waffle iron: Heat your waffle iron to medium heat. Spray or brush it lightly with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
Cook waffles: Spoon about ¼ cup of batter per waffle into the waffle iron, adjusting for your waffle iron size. Cook each waffle for 5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Keep waffles warm: Place cooked waffles on a baking sheet in a single layer and keep warm in a preheated oven at 200°F to maintain crispness while cooking the remaining batter.
Serve: Serve waffles warm with your choice of yogurt, nut butter, berries, or other favorite toppings. Enjoy your festive Christmas waffles!

Notes

Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
For vegan buttermilk, mix 2 cups plant-based milk with 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Dark rum is optional but adds a nice holiday flavor.
These waffles freeze well; cool completely before freezing in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster or oven to retain crispness.
Adjust spice amount to your taste preference to make it more or less festive.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2-3 waffles
Calories: 526 kcal
Sugar: 19.4 g
Sodium: 619.4 mg
Fat: 15.5 g
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 85 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 11.8 g
Cholesterol: 129.4 mg