Gluten Free Banana Oat Waffles

Ingredients

• 200 g rolled oats (divided)
• 300 g buttermilk
• 140 g banana (cut into pieces, plus extra sliced to serve)
• 60 g pecans (chopped)
• 15 g brown sugar
• 2 egg (large (65-70 g each))
• 1 tsp cinnamon (ground, plus extra to sprinkle)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
• non-stick spray oil (for waffle iron)
• pecans (chopped, to garnish)
• maple syrup (to serve)
• berries (mixed, fresh, to serve)

Steps

1. 1

   Place 200 g rolled oats into the Thermomix mixing bowl and mill for 10 seconds at speed 10 to create oat flour.

2. 2

   Add 300 g buttermilk, 140 g banana pieces, 60 g chopped pecans, 15 g brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Mix for 20 seconds at speed 5 until a smooth batter forms.

4. 4

   Preheat your waffle iron and lightly coat with non-stick spray oil.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crisp.

6. 6

   Serve the waffles warm, garnished with extra sliced bananas, chopped pecans, fresh mixed berries, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and maple syrup.

Notes

If you do not have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 300g of milk and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes before using.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• waffles
• gluten-free
• vegetarian
• Thermomix
• oats
• banana