We love waffles for breakfast and these fonio waffles are in heavy weekend breakfast rotation for us. These gluten-free fonio waffles are crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside. Fast and simple to make with just 9 simple ingredients.
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Why This Recipe Works
Delicious and easy to make.
We are always looking for ways to sneak more protein into our breakfast routine; like with our protein packed chickpea waffles recipe or tofu scramble. So we were really excited when we discovered fonio grains and flour.
Fonio flour is a great, gluten-free alternative flour. The taste & texture of these waffles are great. A really good balance between crispy and soft and chewy.
Ingredients
- Fonio Flour
- Gluten-Free Flour with xanthan gum
- Baking powder
- Maple syrup
- Vegan egg (follow package instructions)
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Heat your waffle maker. So it’s hot by the time the batter is mixed.
Prepare one vegan egg according to package instructions. Set aside. (We like Bob’s Egg replacer)
Mix the dry ingredients - Fonio flour, Gluten-Free flour with xanthan gum, baking powder and salt together in a large mixing cup or bowl. Set Aside.
In a 6 cup measuring cup add all your wet ingredients. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until
batter is smooth and lump free.
The batter consistency should be thin enough to pour. Pour about 3/4 cups of the waffle batter onto the preheated waffle iron.
Bake for 4-5 minutes or until browned and crisp. The exact cooking time will depend on your waffle maker. (Make sure to let the waffle reheat during waffles).
Transfer the waffles to the oven rack to keep warm and repeat with the remaining batter.
Add maple syrup and enjoy.
FAQ
Fonio is an africian "super food." Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients. It doesn't contain gluten.
It’s a small, naturally gluten-free grain that is apart of the millet species of grains. Cultivated mainly in West African countries.
It’s naturally gluten free, making it a great alternative for those with celiac, gluten intolerances and allergies
Fonio has a nutty flavor. It can be used in both sweet & savory dishes like waffles or pilaf recipes!
Equipment
All you need to make these waffles are some common gluten-free ingredients, whisk, Belgian waffle maker and just 10 minutes!
Toppings Suggestions
- Vegan Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Fresh Berries
- Strawberry Jam
- Vegan Whipped cream
Storage
- To Store. Cool before refrigerating. Store in airtight container. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze. Cool before freezing then wrap the waffles tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze waffles in an airtight freezer-safe storage bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. You can freeze up to 3 months
- To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in microwave or in oven at 350 until heated through.
- Prepare In Advance. Can make a day in advance.
Tip
Waffles are usually done when the steam stops rising from the waffle irons.
📖 Recipe
Fonio Waffles
Equipment
- Whisk
- Belgian Waffle Maker
- Large mixing bowl or measuring cup for mixing batter
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fonio flour
- 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour with xanthan gum
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 1/2 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 Vegan Egg - follow package instructions we like Bob’s or three tablespoons of Just Egg.
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat your waffle maker. So it’s hot by the time the batter is mixed.
- Prepare one vegan egg according to package instructions. Set aside. (We like Bob’s Egg replacer)
- Mix the dry ingredients - Fonio flour, Gluten-Free flour with xanthan gum, baking powder and salt together in a large mixing cup or bowl. Set Aside.
- In a 6 cup measuring cup add all your wet ingredients. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until batter is smooth and lump free.
- The batter consistency should be thin enough to pour. Pour about 1 cup of the waffle batter onto the preheated waffle iron.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes or until browned and crisp. The exact cooking time will depend on your waffle maker. (Make sure to let the waffle reheat during waffles).
- Transfer the waffles to the oven rack to keep warm and repeat with the remaining batter with maple syrup.
Notes
Waffles are usually done when the steam stops rising from the waffle irons. To Store. Cool before refrigerating. Store in airtight container. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. To Freeze. Cool before freezing then wrap the waffles tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze waffles in an airtight freezer-safe storage bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. You can freeze up to 3 months To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in microwave or in oven at 350 until heated through. Prepare In Advance. Can make a day in advance.
Nutrition
These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
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Olivia
I just discovered fonio last year and ordered the flour from Amazon recently. Great nutty flavor and love that it’s a grain with a little protein. As a vegan always trying to find ways to get more protein into my breakfast.