Cashew-Date Waffles

Cashews, dates and oats are three of the most ubiquitous ingredients in the plant-based repertoire. Combine all three to make the quintessential waffle.


Yields6 ServingsPrep Time17 minsCook Time10 minsDifficultyIntermediate

 

Ingredients

 2 ½ cups cold water, divided into 1 cup and 1 ½ cups
 2 cups rolled oats
 ½ cup raw cashews
 4 Medjool dates, pittedor 1 tablespoon agave nectar
 1 tsp vanilla extract
 ½ tsp salt
Optional Toppings
 almond butter
 fresh berries
 sliced bananas

Instructions

1

In a high-speed blender, blend 1 cup of water with the cashews until smooth.

2

Then, add the pitted dates, salt, and vanilla extract and blend until smooth.

3

Add the rolled oats and the remaining 1 ½ cup of water, and blend until smooth.

4

Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before making the first waffle.

5

Lightly spray PAM or olive oil on the surface of a heated waffle iron and then pour in ⅙ of the mixture.

6

Bake until the waffle is golden to dark brown, approximately 5 minutes. Note: due to the ingredients in the batter, each waffle may take a minute or two longer than usual to cook.

7

Repeat for all 6 waffles and enjoy with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 waffle

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1g11%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 163mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 24.4g9%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 5.4g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 2 ½ cups cold water, divided into 1 cup and 1 ½ cups
 2 cups rolled oats
 ½ cup raw cashews
 4 Medjool dates, pittedor 1 tablespoon agave nectar
 1 tsp vanilla extract
 ½ tsp salt
Optional Toppings
 almond butter
 fresh berries
 sliced bananas

Directions

1

In a high-speed blender, blend 1 cup of water with the cashews until smooth.

2

Then, add the pitted dates, salt, and vanilla extract and blend until smooth.

3

Add the rolled oats and the remaining 1 ½ cup of water, and blend until smooth.

4

Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before making the first waffle.

5

Lightly spray PAM or olive oil on the surface of a heated waffle iron and then pour in ⅙ of the mixture.

6

Bake until the waffle is golden to dark brown, approximately 5 minutes. Note: due to the ingredients in the batter, each waffle may take a minute or two longer than usual to cook.

7

Repeat for all 6 waffles and enjoy with optional toppings.

Cashew-Date Waffles
2 Comments
  1. Can I use walnuts, pecans or almonds, instead of cashews? I have those but no cashews at the moment. Edythe

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