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Time to bring back to life another old recipe, an old but gold I’d say: my no baking powder waffles with whole wheat flour and basically no sugar (except for the one into the honey!).
This recipe is easy, quick, foolproof; it has fibers and no excessive useless amount of sugar in it. Is there anything healthier?!
You just found the perfect healthy waffle recipe for your waffle maker, my friend!
Today’s healthy breakfast: whole wheat no baking powder waffles
This recipe was born about a couple of years ago when me and my beloved community were discussing about baking powder sensitivity on my private Facebook group (that is now archived ‘cuz I don’t have time for everything sigh).
At the time, I decided to substitute this chemical leavening agent with baking soda + lemon juice (acidic substance).
Now, I’m still not 100% this is suitable for those who are sensitive/intolerant to baking powder, because it’s technically related to soda. So PLEASE make sure you can eat it first!
Anyway, whether you are intolerant or not, I’m sure you’ll love this recipe. It’s definitely one of those easy recipe that you carefully protect and bring out on lazy Sundays. Especially if you’re hosting a brunch.
It’s easy, delicious (have fun with those toppings!) and healthy (hello whole wheat flour!)
I love them because they’re crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and that’s how the perfect waffles should be, in my opinion.
What do you say?! Leave me a comment, I’d be happy to know!
P.S. You’ll see I didn’t use any fat in the batter, instead many recipes out there call for it, they say it’s necessary. Honestly, my recipe worked anyway, so trust me and try it!
Is it really possible to substitute baking powder? FAQs
If you don’t use baking powder, the waffles will turn out crispier. In this recipe, I’ve used just a tiny bit of baking soda and lemon juice, so the waffles are crispy on the outside! If you want to make them fluffier, add some extra leavening agent.
Of course! This is how I made THESE waffles!
I used half a teaspoon of soda and one of lemon juice, also yogurt plays its part here.
On BonAppetit, I read that “baking soda has 4 times the power of baking powder, so 1/4 teaspoon soda is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of baking powder.”
Hence, half a teaspoon works as 2 teaspoons of baking powder here.
Mmm actually no.
Baking soda is a pure leavening agent and it reacts when combined with an acidic substance (lemon juice or vinegar, or cream of tartar).
Baking powder contains baking soda and other ingredients like cornstarch and a powdered acidic substance. In simple terms, it’s ready to use.
It’s up to you to decide what to use!
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WHOLE WHEAT WAFFLES
Ingredients
Makes 5/6 waffles:
- 100 gr Whole wheat flour
- a pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 45/50 gr Yogurt (or plant based yogurt)
- 70/80 gr Milk or plant based milk
- half a teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker.
- Sift the flour, add the salt and set aside.
- In a bowl, add vanilla extract, egg, honey and yogurt and stir well. Pour them into the flour and whisk.
- Now gradually pour the milk: the mixture should not be too thick or too runny. If it’s creamy enough, do not add any more milk.
- Lastly, add the baking soda and the lemon juice on top of baking soda so it bubbles. They’ll make waffles raise. Stir, but do not over mix otherwise they’ll turn out tougher (like muffins!)
- Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray (I use an oil mister so I know what’s in it, like this)
- Pour about 2 tablespoons** of batter (each waffle) onto the waffle maker and cook for a few minutes until they don’t stick to the iron anymore. Resist the urge to peek and don’t lift the lid!**or more, if your waffle iron is bigger.
- Top with homemade yogurt and fruit.
Excellent, as described
I put vanilla sugar instead of vanilla & honey
And rice-coco milk
Thank you!
Ahhh Clarisse thank you so much!!!<3
x
Roberta
These are great. I was out of milk and baking powder, so this recipe was perfect. I used water instead of milk. I also like that there’s no oil, so I don’t feel guilty putting butter on top. Thanks!!!
Ahhhh yayyyyy
x
Roberta