Grain-free waffles

This grain-free recipe was found on the fast Paleo site at fastpaleo.com

Last Christmas we bought a nice Belgium waffle maker. We experimented with a number of recipes to make the perfect waffle. In September of 2011 I decided to go grain-free based on a number of articles I read that caused me to believe the grains that we are now eating are no longer healthy. I found this Paleo recipe for a grain-free waffle. The texture is a little spongy because of the coconut flour used,  but it fills a need for waffles on a Sunday morning. We topped our waffles with fresh cut up strawberries and a little powdered sugar.

Ingredients:

2 whole eggs
1 Tbsp coconut milk
1 tsp melted coconut oil
1 and 1/2 Tbsp sifted coconut flour
1 Tbsp xylitol or pinch of stevia
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/16 sea salt
dash grain-free baking powder

Grease your waffles iron. Let it warm up for about 3 minutes.

Whisk together the eggs, coconut milk and melted oil or butter in a small bowl.

Sift all the dry ingredients in the liquid ingredients and whisk slowly and lightly until smooth.

After the waffle iron is warm, pour your batter into the center of the waffle iron and spread the batter out slightly. No need to spread all the way. Press the other half of the waffle iron down gently and let cook for 4-5 minutes

Carefully move a small spatula underneath the waffle to loosen. Serve with your favorite topping.

Grain-free pancakes

In my quest to live a grain-free, gluten-free lifestyle, I'm always on the look for new ways of preparing meals without all the grains. Yesterday I found this recipe on the internet and was anxious to make it for breakfast for Tim and I. They tasted great. 

Ingredients:

1 tbsp flaxseed

1 tbsp coconut flour

4 tbsp almond milk

1 tsp baking powder

1 egg

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tbsp stevia/sweetner

Mix together the ingredients and cook in a skillet. 

This recipe makes one serving, around 3-4 pancakes.