These Flax Seed Waffles have crispy edges and a moist center. They are suitable for most low carb and gluten free diets!
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A couple weeks ago I bought a waffle maker. I had one years ago, never used it, and gave it away. It was bound to happen that I would eventually want one again! I got this Cuisinart Waffle Maker and finally got to use it a couple nights ago when we decided on making Chicken and Waffles for dinner!
I had a bit of a challenge to develop a recipe that was both gluten free and low carb, but I did it! These Low Carb Gluten Free Flax Seed Waffles turned out good enough that even my 8-year-old son ate them without complaining! He’s always my best indicator of a successful recipe!
I would HIGHLY recommend using whole flax seeds and grinding them up yourself. You can do this in a clean coffee bean grinder! I read a long time ago that if you eat flax seeds whole you don’t get as much benefit, and, that if you buy them pre-ground up, they aren’t as beneficial either! Like I said, it was a long time ago and it could be wrong, but I just found that crazy and ever since I read those little tidbits of information, I buy flax seeds whole and grind them myself right before using them. You’ll see in the pictures that some of those little guys escaped the blades and made it into my waffles whole, but that’s okay with me too!
The batter may be runny at first, so let it stand a few minutes before baking. However, it will thicken considerably if you let it stand too long (found that out the hard way!). You may have to add milk to thin it again if that happens. My waffles cooked best on the second highest setting and took around 6 minutes to cook. This will vary with different waffle makers.
*fruit not suitable for most low carb dieters, shown as a gluten free option only*
The waffles will have a whole grain taste and texture to them. I made one batch with vanilla and cinnamon, and one batch plain. I found both to be super yummy with butter. You could also use sugar free syrup if you’re watching your carbs, or regular syrup, jelly or fruit if not.
My intention with recipes of this nature is to develop food that people on restricted diets or living certain lifestyles can enjoy without the guilt and/or sickness that can come along with it. While these Low Carb Gluten Free Flax Seed Waffles will never be exactly like the carb and gluten filled original versions, I do hope you find them delicious and that they help satisfy a craving or two!
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Enjoy!
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Low Carb Gluten Free Flax Seed Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 Cups flax seeds * ground
- 2 Tablespoons sugar substitute * I use Truvia or Splenda Naturals
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 Cups unsweetened almond milk *add more if batter thickens too much
- 1/4 Cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon *optional
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract *optional
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Let stand a few minutes to thicken. If batter becomes too thick, add extra milk to thin it.
- Cook in a waffle maker until done to your liking (mine took about 6 minutes on the second highest setting).
- Serve with desired condiments.
