Ingredients
Method
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Welcome the Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.🌿 Mindful Moment: Pause before mixing and notice the different colours and scents of the dry ingredients. As you whisk, watch them gradually become one soft, even mixture.🧒 Kid Prompt: “What does the cinnamon smell remind you of? Warm cookies, cozy mornings, holidays, or something else?”💬 Reflective Prompt: “What smells or small rituals help you feel comfortable and at home?”Whisk with Rhythm:
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, sweetener, milk, and vanilla until evenly combined.🌿 Mindful Moment: Listen to the gentle rhythm of the whisk moving around the bowl. Notice your hand, wrist, and arm moving together. See whether you can find a pace that feels comfortable.🧒 Kid Prompt: “Can you whisk slowly, quickly, and then find a rhythm that feels just right?”💬 Reflective Prompt: “What helps you find your own comfortable rhythm when life feels busy?”Combine with Care:
Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until smooth. The batter should be slightly thick but still pourable.🌿 Mindful Moment: Watch two different mixtures become one. Notice the batter changing with each turn of the spoon without needing to hurry the process.🧒 Kid Prompt: “How would you describe the batter? Fluffy, smooth, thick, swirly, or something else?”💬 Reflective Prompt: “What does your body tell you when it's time to slow down or use a gentler touch?”Cook with Patience:
Preheat and lightly grease the waffle iron. Add enough batter to cover the grid without overfilling. Close the waffle iron and cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, or according to your waffle maker's instructions, until golden and crisp.Safety Note: Waffle irons become very hot. An adult should handle pouring the batter, opening the appliance, and removing the cooked waffles.🌿 Mindful Moment: While the waffle cooks, notice the warm cinnamon and vanilla aroma. Instead of rushing through the waiting, listen for sounds and watch for steam as clues that transformation is happening.🧒 Kid Prompt: “What do you think is happening to the batter while we can't see it?”💬 Reflective Prompt: “What helps you stay patient when you cannot immediately see the result?”Serve with Warmth:
Place the warm waffles on plates and invite everyone to choose their preferred toppings. Sit together and enjoy the first bite slowly.🌿 Mindful Moment: Before eating, notice the waffle's golden colour, patterned surface, aroma, and warmth. Take the first bite slowly and explore the contrast between the crisp outside and tender center.🧒 Kid Prompt: “What do you notice first? The crispy edges, soft middle, cinnamon, or your favourite topping?”💬 Reflective Prompt: “What feels different about sharing a warm meal with someone you care about?”
Nutrition
Notes
Note: the nutritional content is an approx. per waffle, with the egg and toppings listed. Will vary if you choose different toppings.
Kid Friendly: This recipe is great for kids, topping choice adds creativity and fun.
Therapeutic Focus: Grounding textures, warm scents, and the predictable process of waffle-making regulates the body.
Batch Friendly: Waffles can be made ahead and reheated for weekday mornings.
Tips & Tricks
- For Extra Crispiness – place the cooked waffles on a wire rack instead of stacking.
- Protein Boost – add in1 scoop of protein powder to the batter.
- Nut-Free Option – replace the almond flour with sunflower seed flour.
Storage & Serving
Fridge: Store in an airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat: Reheat in the toaster to retain the crispiness until warmed through. Freezer: Freeze in layers separated by parchment paper for up to 2 months; toast straight from frozen.Variations
- Banana Bread Waffles – Mash 1 ripe banana into the wet ingredients.
- Chocolate Comfort – Stir in 2 tbsp cocoa powder.
- Savory Herb Waffles – Omit the sweetener and add in 1 tbsp fresh chopped herbs.
Drink Recommendations
Family Friendly- Golden Milk Latte – turmeric, oat milk, and honey.
- Cocoa with Cinnamon – cozy and grounding.
- Café au Lait – earthy and comforting.
- Spiced Rum Chai – warming with a celebratory twist.