A Healthy Gluten-Free Waffle

BY: CLAIRE STERN

On a brisk fall morning, few things hit the spot quite like a heaping plate of waffles. But not everyone has the time, not to mention the energy, to leisurely whip up a homemade batch (though a girl can dream). That’s precisely why this recipe, plucked from the pages of best-selling author and The Chew co-host Daphne Oz’s new cookbook, The Happy Cook ($17; amazon.com), is the answer to all our breakfast woes.

The aptly named “Warrior Waffles” are not only easy to make—you can prep them in advance and freeze them ’til you’re ready to chow down—they’re gluten-free and packed with protein powder, chia seeds, and healthy fats. “The convenience of having frozen waffles on hand for fast breakfasts cannot be denied,” Oz writes. We wholeheartedly agree. Read on for the full breakdown, and rejoice in a breezy cooking routine.

WARRIOR WAFFLES

Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sweet white rice flour
3/4 cup almond flour
1/3 cup corn-starch
1/3 cup ground chia seeds or flaxmeal
1/3 cup protein powder (I like unflavoured or vanilla pea or whey-based options)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, plus more to loosen the batter
2 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 tbsp granulated sugar
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F. Heat a waffle iron to high heat.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice flour, almond flour, corn-starch, ground chia seeds or flaxmeal, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate medium bowl, beat all 4 egg yolks, the buttermilk, and the vanilla. Stir the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Batter should look like traditional pancake batter, so add a little bit more buttermilk or water if it is too thick a paste.
4. In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer), beat 2 egg whites on medium speed until they are frothy, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Reserve the remaining egg whites covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Slowly start to sprinkle in the sugar and increase the speed to medium-high until the whites hold stiff peaks.
5. Whisk one-fourth of the beaten whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining beaten whites. Continuing to slowly fold the batter, drizzle in the melted butter.
6. Using a dishtowel or brush dipped in melted butter, lightly coat the waffle iron and, following the manufacturer’s instructions, fill the mold without overflowing. Cook until browned, then transfer to a baking sheet to keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining waffles.

Cocktail

The end of a long week calls for a stiff drink—especially when it’s fashion week. To celebrate our brief respite before London, Milan, and Paris, we’re mixing up this gratifyingly simple three-ingredient citrus cocktail from LeGrande at The Time hotel in Midtown Manhattan, aptly called the “Lost in Time.”

“It’s a fresh cocktail that catches crispness from the lemon juice, sophistication with champagne, and just enough tequila to get you lost in time, as the name suggests,” says general manager Danielle O’Connor. All you need is tequila, St-Germain, lemon juice, and a splash of bubbly and you’re on your way.

Get the full recipe below.

Lost in Time

Ingredients
1 1/2 oz Casamigos Blanco tequila ($37; wineanthology.com)
1 oz St-Germain ($31; arlingtonwine.net)
1/2 oz lemon juice
Champagne
Raspberry, for garnish
Lemon twist, for garnish

Directions

1. Shake the first three ingredients with ice and top with Champagne.
2. Garnish with a raspberry and lemon twist.