I am definitely a breakfast lover. I love all kinds of breakfast foods – eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, cereal .. Being gluten free does have it challenges, especially when it comes to pancakes and waffles. However, this last weekend I made some pancakes that were pretty awesome, and even my husband said he thinks I have overcome the texture problem in gluten free pancakes!
Since I had some leftover ricotta cheese, I decided to incorporate them into waffles! My favorite ever grain free waffles are from PaleOMG. They always turn out perfect every time! I usually double the recipe to have enough waffles to last me for breakfasts throughout the week.
I adapted it using part buckwheat flour and part almond flour, and adding some ricotta cheese. I thought it would make the waffles creamier, and I was right! I still think the waffles have a slight “buckwheaty” flavor, but I like it!
Almond-Buckwheat Ricotta Cheese Waffles
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1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 1/2 cups buckwheat groats, ground into flour in a blender or coffee grinder
2 large eggs
2 – 2 1/2 cups almond milk
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
coconut oil – for greasing waffle iron
Preheat waffle iron.
Grind the buckwheat in a blender or coffee mill if using raw buckwheat groats. Add in the almond flour, shredded coconut, coconut flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well to remove any clumps.
Add in the wet ingredients: eggs, almond milk, ricotta cheese, honey and lemon extract. Using a hand blender, mix well to combine. If needed, add extra almond milk to achieve the consistency you would like.
Using a brush, grease the waffle iron with coconut oil.
Spread batter onto waffle iron, and cook according to the manufactures’ settings.
There’s a hole in your waffle ..
I topped with some fresh raspberries from our farmer’s market!
A delicious, protein filled, comforting breakfast!
Have a great day!
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Jane, your cooking looks so good (and healthy)! If anyone gets me eating healthy it will be your website! I did try ricotta crepes once….I will copy your recipe for these waffles and also the ricotta cheese! I didn’t know you could make ricotta. That would be so much more convenient then running to the store. love,andrea
I love making whatever I can at home!
These look tasty!
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I very rarely eat breakfast but those look so good, and good for you. I have always wanted my own waffle iron, maybe I’d eat breakfast more.
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A waffle iron was something I wanted for a long time, too! I just love making waffles — there is something that makes waffles so much more fun than pancakes!
I love how the raspberries fall so nicely into the nooks of the waffle – YUMMMMM!
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Thanks! I thought that was kinda fun too
I love buckwheat flavor, that definitely wouldn’t be a detractor for me! I seriously want to come over to your house for a huge pancake/waffle breakfast some time, you make the best-sounding breakfasts!
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that would be fun! I love breakfast!
Wow! Your waffles look great, Jane. I always go through half the batter before one turns out. Sure looks prettier than oatmeal!
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Thank you
That happens to me sometime too. Actually, it was the second batch of these waffles that didn’t turn out for me! I almost posted a picture of the ones that didn’t turn out, then I decided not to 
Those look so good girl! You have me craving waffles!
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I love waffles! They are so much more fun than pancakes!
Delicious! as always
m.
A good waffle is my favorite breakfast! Love these waffles! Lots of flavors and texture. YUM!
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These look and sound incredibly good, Jane! I love how the raspberries fit in the waffle pockets.
Normally reserved for butter and honey/maple syrup, raspberries work great for those pockets, too. So pretty!
Shirley
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Thanks Shirley! I thought it was cute the raspberries fit in the waffles!