Description
Delight in these festive Christmas Waffles, infused with warming spices, rich cacao, and a hint of dark rum. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or brunch, these waffles are quick to prepare, freezer-friendly, and pair beautifully with yogurt, nut butter, or berries.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free flour (Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 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 (or vegan buttermilk alternative)
Other
- Cooking oil spray (avocado oil or 1 tbsp cooking oil)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, Christmas spice, cacao powder, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and dark rum if using until smooth.
- Add buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and whisk the mixture again until fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two batches, gently whisking until just mixed. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for tender waffles.
- Heat waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron to medium heat. Lightly spray or brush the surface with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook waffles: Spoon approximately ¼ cup of batter per waffle onto the hot waffle iron, adjusting based on your iron's size. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden and crisp according to your waffle iron's instructions.
- Keep waffles warm: Place cooked waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200°F to keep them crispy and warm while finishing the batch.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve waffles warm with yogurt, nut butter, fresh berries, or your favorite toppings for a festive treat.
Notes
- Use Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1:1 flour for best texture and consistency.
- To make vegan buttermilk, mix 2 cups plant-based milk with 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps ensure tender waffles.
- Store leftover waffles in an airtight container or freeze for meal prep; reheat in a toaster or oven for crispiness.
- Adjust cooking time according to your waffle iron to prevent burning or undercooking.
- Substitute dark rum with a splash of vanilla if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
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
