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Once a week, our family has a little tradition of making pancakes, crepes, or waffles and enjoying a cozy breakfast together. This ritual brings us closer and creates a comforting space for our kids, helping them feel secure and building warm memories they’ll carry into adulthood. This time, I wanted to try something different—pink waffles! These waffles are as stunning as they are nutritious, with no artificial colors needed. Made with wholesome ingredients like brown rice flour, chickpea flour, and just a touch of maple syrup, they’re perfect for a beautiful brunch or a relaxed morning treat. Just blend up the ingredients, and let your waffle maker do the rest!
Ingredients
- Brown rice flour – Adds fiber, a light nutty flavor, and creates waffles that are both crispy and fluffy. Perfect for a wholesome, gluten-free base.
- Chickpea flour – Boosts protein, adds a mild, earthy flavor, and helps make waffles nutritious.
- Apple cider vinegar – Adds a gentle tang and helps create a smooth batter, while also enhancing the vibrant pink color of the beets, making these waffles even more eye-catching and appetizing.
- Organic soy milk – it’s packed with protein and nutrients, making these waffles as nourishing as they are delicious!. Adds a creamy, rich texture to the batter. It also brings a subtle, natural sweetness that complements the earthy flavors.
- Cooked beets – Bring a naturally vibrant pink color to these waffles, making them visually stunning without any artificial coloring. They also add a subtle sweetness while boosting the recipe with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. A nutritious and eye-catching addition!
- Maple syrup – Adds a natural sweetness to these waffles, perfectly balancing the earthy notes from the beets. It enhances the flavor without overpowering it, while keeping the recipe refined sugar-free.
How to make RECIPE
- Cut and cook the beets until they’re tender (You can microwave them with a little bit of water for a quicker option, or bake them in the oven for a deeper flavor). Let them cool slightly before blending.
- Combine all ingredients – cooked beets, brown rice flour, chickpea flour, apple cider vinegar, soy milk, and maple syrup—in a blender.
- Blend – blend until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Cook – in your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
What makes this recipe healthy?
- Pink Waffles are a wholesome and nourishing treat, thanks to their blend of plant-based ingredients.
- Brown rice flour and chickpea flour add fiber and protein, promoting digestion and keeping you fuller longer.
- Beets bring a boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, along with their beautiful pink color. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this recipe avoids refined sugars.
- Organic soy milk adds extra protein and a smooth, creamy texture. Altogether, these waffles make for a deliciously balanced and nutritious start to your day!
Substitutions and variations of this recipe
- Flour Options: Swap brown rice flour with oat flour for a slightly denser waffle or use a gluten-free blend if you don’t have chickpea flour. Almond flour can add a nutty flavor, but may alter the texture.
- Milk Alternatives: Use any plant-based milk in place of soy milk, such as almond, oat, or coconut milk. Each will bring its own subtle flavor, but all will keep the recipe dairy-free.
- Sweetener Choices: Replace maple syrup with agave syrup, date syrup, or a bit of coconut sugar. Just adjust the quantity to keep the sweetness level to your taste.
- Color Variations: To experiment with other colors, try using cooked carrots or pumpkin purée for orange waffles, or spinach for a green version. Each will add its own nutrients and unique flavor.
- Add-Ins: A sprinkle of cinnamon or vanilla extract can also enhance the flavor. Spices, like nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom can add warmth and depth to the flavor profile.
Pink Waffles
Pink Waffles are vibrant, naturally colored waffles made with wholesome ingredients like brown rice flour, chickpea flour, and beets. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup, these plant-based waffles are as nutritious as they are eye-catching—perfect for a cozy, healthy breakfast!
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal
Equipment
- blender Vitamix
- Waffle Maker
Ingredients
- 150 g brown rice flour
- 100 g chickpea flour
- 10 g apple cider vinegar
- 330 g organic soy milk
- 100 g beets, cooked
- 60 g maple syrup
Instructions
- Cook beets ahead of time.
- Combine all ingredients in the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Cook waffles according to your waffle maker instructions.
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Nutrition
Serving: 195gCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 11gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 81mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 343IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 3mg