Every Friday evening, we sit down as a family and have breakfast for dinner. It has become a tradition and something I look forward to every week. These waffles are my absolute favourite and contain healthy ingredients—all of which I keep stocked in my pantry.
Blueberry lemon maple sauce is the perfect accompaniment to [these golden waffles] . It’s great for pancakes, too! It’s quick to make with frozen blueberries, and the hints of lemon and maple balance acid and sweet.
The Perfect Waffles With Blueberry Lemon Maple Sauce
Take advantage of blueberry season and top golden waffles with homemade blueberry maple sauce at your next brunch. A quick maple butter adds even more sweetness.
Ingredients
Blueberry Lemon Maple Sauce
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup water
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp water
The Perfect Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free at a ratio of 1:1)
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sea salt 1
- 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 ripe banana smashed (optional)
Quick Maple Butter
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (8 oz)) at room temperature
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Blueberry Lemon Maple Sauce
- Place the blueberries in a small saucepan. Add the water, lemon juice, zest, and maple syrup.
- Turn the heat to medium and cook until the mixture comes to a low boil and the blueberries just start to break apart.
- Add the dissolved cornstarch and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Remove from the heat and serve warm.
The Perfect Waffles
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Add the coconut milk, water, and maple syrup. Mix well. Add the bananas, if desired. If the batter is too thick, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water at a time until you get the right consistency.
- Heat a waffle maker to medium-high and coat the plates with a little butter.
- Pour ¼ to ½ cup of batter onto the waffle maker. Cook for about 5 minutes or until ready.
- Serve warm. Leftovers freeze well and you can reheat them in the toaster.
Quick Maple Butter
- In a medium bowl, mix the ingredients well. The maple butter keeps in the refrigerator for up to a month in an airtight container.
Notes
Feel free to dress up these waffles by adding 1 tbsp vanilla, almond, or lemon extract; mixing in some chocolate chips or pecans or serving with fresh fruit.
