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Honey Buttermilk Waffles + Vanilla Maple Syrup

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Sweetened with honey these honey buttermilk waffles are easy and delicious! Serve with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit for a satisfying breakfast!
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword buttermilk, cardamom, coconut oil
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Additional Time 11 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 365
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 2 pinches kosher salt
  • 2 large egg yolks separated
  • 1⅓ cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil slightly warm, plus more for your waffle maker
  • 1/4 cup honey

FOR THE VANILLA MAPLE SYRUP:

  • 1/2 cup real maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Gently whisk together the flour, baking powder, cardamom and salt. Set off to the side.
  • In a separate bowl combine; buttermilk, egg yolks, coconut oil and honey. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir.
  • In a medium bowl add the egg whites. Using a hand mixer {fitted with a whisk attachment if possible} beat on high until soft peaks form. About five minutes.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter.
  • Pour somewhere between a quarter and half a cup of batter per waffle section {depending on your waffle maker}. Cook as directed in the owner's manual for you waffle maker. Mine took 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove and keep waffles warm on a rimmed sheet pan in a 200 degree oven.

FOR THE VANILLA MAPLE SYRUP:

  • In a small sauce pan combine the maple syrup, butter and vanilla. Stir and bring up to a simmer. Remove off of the heat and pour over top of waffles.

Nutrition

Serving: 2waffles | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg