Guiltless Waffles For the
Classic Carbivore: Cassava
Flour Waffles
I need waffles in my life. I don’t know what it is that makes
them therapeutic. Maybe it’s the perfect little squares, the
golden crunch, or just the fact that they almost always
symbolize the weekend at our house.
For the past 3 1/2 years I’ve tried countless paleo waffles.
While I’ve found quite a few that I like, I haven’t found
any my kids are willing to eat more than a few bites of.
Until. Now (pause for effect).
I’ve been experimenting with cassava flour. It’s currently
getting the spotlight in the paleo world because it has a
white appearance and claims no nutty flavor. When you’re
gluten free and you like to bake, you find that almond flour
and coconut flour sometimes just don’t cut it with certain
recipes. I’ve grown very used to everything having a hint of
nuttiness in it. Curious though, and wanting my kids to enjoy
waffles more, I tried my own waffle recipe using cassava
flour.
To my surprise the boys LOVED my waffles. They were thick,
fluffy and held together just like you’d expect normal waffles
to! I even froze the 3 we didn’t eat and those held together
perfectly when I pulled them out later in the week.
I know you’ll love these. They are completely worth buying the
cassava flour for. Also, I’ve already made a few more recipes
using cassava flour, so if you buy a big bag it will be worth
the investment!
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Did you know cassava flour is high in calcium? Calcium is
something I try to stay on top of. I have to get creative
because I don’t eat dairy. It also has a good source
of dietary fiber, iron, manganese, potassium, vitamin
B6 and vitamin c. So this is a great flour all around!