A delicious dairy-, gluten and nut-free waffle recipe from the Gilbert-Katz family. Read more recipes from the Wildwood Family Cookbook here. Bon Appetit!
“This recipe is special because Dan and his mom are allergic to Dairy and his mom, Vanessa, is also allergic to Gluten. We always missed out on eating waffles until we found this recipe and altered it to make it perfect!” 
The Gilbert-Katz Family’s Plantain Waffles (DF/GF/NF)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 waffles 1x
Description
A delicious dairy-, gluten and nut-free waffle recipe from the Gilbert-Katz family. Read more recipes from the Wildwood…
Ingredients
- 2 green platains
- 4 eggs (if platains are very large add an extra egg)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) coconut oil (or use other if coconut allergy)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cassava flour or other gluten free flour
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and cube plantains.
- Combine plantains with all other ingredients in blender or use an immersion blender until batter is smooth.
- Lightly spray waffle maker with coconut oil
- Pour batter into waffle maker and cook about four to five minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Toppings
-Fruit, berries or dark chocolate chips can be added on top or into the mixture.
-Coconut cream
-Peanut butter and jam
-Maple syrup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 180
Photo by Lindsay Moe on Unsplash
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this recipe use green plantains rather than ripe yellow ones?
Green (unripe) plantains are starchy rather than sweet, so they behave more like a neutral flour substitute when blended — they give the waffles structure without adding banana-bread sweetness. The 2 tsp vanilla and 3 tbsp coconut oil provide the flavor, while the plantain starch creates the body that replaces gluten-containing flour.
Why was this recipe developed by the Gilbert-Katz family in the first place?
The article explains that Dan is allergic to dairy and his mother Vanessa is also allergic to gluten, so the family couldn’t eat traditional waffles. They found and adapted this recipe to make it dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free so the whole family could enjoy waffles together.
What toppings does the recipe suggest?
The instructions list several topping options: fruit, berries, or dark chocolate chips added on top or mixed into the batter; coconut cream; peanut butter and jam; or maple syrup.
