Tropical Waffles

Waffles are fun and celebratory, perfect for family brunches, breakfast for dinner, unique desserts,

or you can even freeze them to use as needed for snacks on the go. They only require a waffle iron and they hold a variety of toppings, or you can put the toppings right inside the waffles as we've done here.

The coconut and macadamia nuts in the batter add protein and healthy fats along with a delicious crunch. Pack these in your kids’ lunch bags for camp, take them hiking and to the beach or simply savor at home. These are great to make for brunch, especially if anyone has allergies or is avoiding dairy, sugar and gluten.

What you'll need: 1 medium mixing bowl 1 waffle iron Ingredients: 4 eggs (cage-free from pastured chickens) 1 cup almond milk 1/4 cup melted coconut oil pinch of sea salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon tapioca starch 3/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts (unsalted)

Step 1 In a medium sized bowl, add the almond or coconut milk and melted coconut oil. Crack the eggs into the mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 2 Add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix well, adding the coconut flakes and macadamia nuts at the very end, folding into the batter.

Step 3 On your waffle iron, follow directions for cooking (there’s a red and green light system on them that works perfectly so no need to use a timer). I add about 1/4- 1/2 cup of batter to the middle of the iron; you’ll adjust this amount based on your own iron or if you’re making pancakes, use about 1/4 cup, to make small silver-dollar type ones, as larger ones won’t hold together as well.

Step 4 Serve warm with whatever toppings you like and that fit into whatever program you’re on. Extra coconut flakes and macadamia nuts, almond butter and some sort of fruit compote are all delicious. Post-cleanse, grass fed butter and maple syrup is also amazing. If you’re on the Gut Program, you could try a savory meal with a fried egg and some veggies, like an open faced egg-sandwich. Any way you have them, enjoy!

Dr. Junger and the Clean Team - waffle recipe.