Name: Cherry Lemon Teff Waffles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups whole grain teff flour; ¼ cup flaxseed meal; 1 Tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp sea salt; 2 ripe bananas, peeled; 6 Medjool dates, pitted; 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk; Juice and zest of 2 lemons; 1 Tbsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 cups frozen cherries, thawed; Fresh fruit to serve

Recipes » Breakfast » Cherry Lemon Teff Waffles

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

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These gluten-free plant-based waffles have a harmonious blend of flavors and textures—perfect for your next breakfast or brunch! The invigorating fusion of cherries and lemon will whisk your taste buds away on an enchanting and irresistible adventure.

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 30 mins Yield: 6-8 servings

Gluten Free Nut Free Soy Free

Teff is a nutrient-rich ancient grain from Ethiopia. It is the smallest grain in the world and comes in various colors, including white, red, and brown. In addition to being gluten-free, teff is rich in dietary fiber, iron, calcium, and protein. It’s often celebrated for its ability to provide sustained energy and promote digestion.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups whole grain teff flour
¼ cup flaxseed meal
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
2 ripe bananas, peeled
6 Medjool dates, pitted
2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups frozen cherries, thawed
Fresh fruit to serve

Whole Food, Plant-Based Living: Getting Started

Instructions

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. In a bowl, mix together the teff flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
3. In a blender, process the bananas, dates, plant-based milk, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the blended wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well. Add the applesauce and cherries (including the juice) and mix again. If the batter is too thin, add an additional tablespoon of flaxseed meal.
5. Pour the mixture into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown.

Cooking Tips

1. Drizzle homemade plant-based cream cheese spiced sauce over them.
2. If you don’t have access to teff flour, you can try using millet, quinoa, or oat flour.
3. Store your remaining cooked waffles in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat in an oven or toaster.
4. You can also use this mixture to prepare pancakes.