From Lauren:

I found Danielle’s blog a few weeks ago, and I immediately began pinning all her recipes like a mad woman! Not only does this gal have a gorgeous blog with beautiful photography, her recipes are creative and straightforward.  I excitedly asked her if she could guest post so I could introduce you all to her fantastic blog!

Hello everyone! My name is Danielle Rouse, and I am the author of FrespFive | Real Food, Fresh Ideas. I am so happy to be a here sharing a super delicious GAPS friendly Waffle Recipe with you. My husband and kids got me a waffle maker for Christmas this year. When Lauren asked me to be a guest writer and share a recipe with you, I knew just what I would make.

I was super excited to get the waffle maker because our youngest had been asking for Eggos after seeing a commercial on TV or something. He has never eaten an Eggo or waffle before, due to numerous allergies (he is 4 years old). Even the gluten free freezer brands have dairy or soy in them (which he is also allergic to) or a number of other preservatives that we avoid eating. This mama needed a waffle maker!

Before creating this recipe, I wasn’t that familiar with the GAPS diet (to be honest). I mean…I have seen it labeled all over, but never really looked into it. I had to look up some food lists to be sure I created an appropriate recipe. On FrespFive, I think most of my recipes could be easily adapted. For example, my Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, and Cranberry-Pumpkin Energy Balls would just need the maple syrup swapped out for honey.

When reading up on what a waffle’s consistency *should* be, I discovered having a crisp outer layer over a light and airy inside was the key to success. I played with this recipe a few times; more or less egg, oil etc, and I think I have achieved the perfect batter that is nut-free and starch-free.

I want to stress the importance of not skipping the step that requires you to separate the eggs and whisk the whites. I know it is an extra bowl and an added step (that I have been known to skip myself in recipes) but I found it really important in achieving that light airy inside.

Of course you could top these waffles with anything. Here, I chose to use slightly poached apples, honey and toasted pumpkin seeds.

 Note from Lauren: See a tutorial for making sunflower seed flour here.

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Grain Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles

 

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup sunflower seed flour
• 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 room temperature eggs separated
• ⅓ cup apple sauce
• ¼ cup coconut oil liquefied
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2-3 tablespoons of honey

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl combine the sunflower seed flour, coconut flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Whisk with a fork to be sure the baking soda is evenly distributed.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the egg yolks, apple sauce, coconut oil, vanilla, lemon juice and honey.
3. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until stiff. Gently fold in the egg whites into the batter.
5. Pour into heated waffle iron.

Notes

I have a round waffle iron that has 4 quarter triangle sections. The Cuisinart Breakfast Central.This recipe will make 2 whole round waffles. The waffles are delicate when hot. Use care when removing them from the iron. I cut out the 4 quarters and removed 1 quarter at a time. I set my waffle maker at level 2.

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Poached Apple Topping

 

Ingredients

• Apples
• Desired cooking liquid (such as juice and water)
• Spices of your choice (cinnamon stick, cloves, vanilla bean, etc.)

Instructions

1. Slice desired amount of apples based on servings. Place them in a deep skillet. Cover the apples half way with liquid ( I used ½ orange juice, ½ water). Add in any seasoning you desire. For example; cinnamon stick, cloves, vanilla bean. Simmer until it reaches the desired tenderness.

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 About Danielle

Danielle Rouse is the creative energy behind the allergy friendly recipe blog, FrespFive Real Food | Fresh Ideas. This mother of three has a passion for nutrition and is currently a studying to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Danielle has become and expert at developing recipes to meet the complex dietary needs of her family. FrespFive hosts an array of family friendly recipes that are free of Gluten, Dairy, Soy, and Nuts. Find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Google +.