Banana Oatmeal Waffles

These 3 ingredient oatmeal waffles are hearty and delicious. Using only oats, bananas and plant-based milk, they're easy to make and very satisfying!

Servings: 2 people (makes 8 mini waffles or 3 large waffles)

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats (use regular if gluten isn't an issue for you)

• 2 medium bananas (about 1 tightly packed cup in total)

• 1½ cups your favorite plant-based milk

• (Coconut oil to grease waffle iron)

Optional add-ins

• ½ tsp baking soda (not essential but it will give you fluffier waffles)

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (for sweetness)

• ½ tsp vanilla essence

• 1 scoop protein powder

To serve (all optional)

• Whipped coconut cream – see link to DIY recipe below

• Maple syrup

• Fruit (sliced banana, fresh berries etc.)

• Nuts (pecans and hazelnuts work really well)

• Powdered cinnamon

Instructions

• Blend the oats in a high power blender for 30 seconds or until a fine flour forms. Stir briefly to loosen them up (and to make sure they aren't tightly packed in the bottom of the blender!).

• Add in banana and milk (and any other optional add-ins you like) and blend for another 30 seconds on high, until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.

• Set the mixture aside for 10 minutes to allow it to thicken.

• Switch your waffle iron on and allow it to reach cooking temperature.

• Using kitchen towel or an oil spray, thoroughly coat all cooking surfaces of the iron with your chosen oil to help avoid sticking.

• Spoon mixture evenly into the waffle iron (the amount you'll use depends on the size of your machine), ensuring it spreads across the bottom surface but being careful not to overfill it. Close the lid and leave to cook for 5 minutes (or until the steam coming out reduces).

• (Note: this recipe will make about 3 waffles in an 8-inch iron. If yours is larger or smaller adjust the amount of batter you use accordingly.)

• Open the iron SLOWLY, and leave the waffle in place for 30-60 seconds (this will help avoid sticking) before gently removing it with a flat knife. (If your waffle is still sticking to the iron, see my tips above!)

• Repeat the process for remaining waffles, and store the first on a plate in a warm oven until ready to eat.

• Top the oatmeal waffles with maple syrup, coconut cream, bananas, berries, nuts and/or cinnamon. Enjoy!

P.S I recently got a new mini waffle iron since my old one hasn't been very kind to me lol. I bought this one on Amazon; it's a great model perfect for not just waffles but also hashbrowns and paninis. It heats up pretty quickly and is pretty reliable with its nonstick surface and its super cute!