Healthy Sourdough Waffles (Dairy Free)

These sourdough waffles are super easy and quick to make, using just a few common ingredients and whatever leftover sourdough you have on hand. I use my lectin-free, gluten-free sourdough recipe, made with teff, sorghum, and millet flour. Made with healthy ingredients, no added flour and no dairy, these fluffy waffles are so versatile and nutritious.

Discarding the leftovers from your sourdough starter is a pain. So many good (and expensive) things are wasted. But there are many ways to use the starter sourdough starter. So far, I’ve shared two sourdough toss recipes:

My sourdough starter is lectin-free and gluten-free, made with a blend of teff, sorghum and millet flour. But this recipe will work with any scraps you have.

In terms of taste, they are rather neutral, leaving the flavors up to you. They are not sweetened in any way, but feel free to add a natural sweetener if you like. We love being able to customize them.

My favorite ingredients are coconut yogurt and berries (as sugar-free jam, fresh berries, or berry dip).

Why we love these healthy waffles:

• they are gluten-free, lectin-free and dairy-free
• they are sugar free
• are made from green/green bananas, which have a lower glycemic load than a ripe banana (less sugar)
• they are made with pastured eggs, the best eggs you can get
• they do not have more flour added than what is in the sourdough
• they’re made with hemp hearts and walnuts, providing extra protein and healthy fats
• they are easy to make and can be stored and reheated
• no baking powder or baking soda needed

NOTE: If you prefer, you can use ripe bananas.

Ingredients you need to make this sourdough waffle recipe:

• 4 medium green (green) bananas.
• 3 pasture-raised eggs
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil/avocado oil
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt
• a little of each: cinnamon, cardamom, licorice powder, vanilla powder (or your favorite flavors and spices)
• 1/3 cup hemp hearts
• 3/4 cup discarded sourdough
• 1/2 – 2/3 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

How to make sourdough waffles, step by step

• In a high-powered blender, blend the bananas, eggs, oil, salt and spices until creamy.
• Transfer the contents of the blender to a large bowl, add the hemp hearts and sourdough and fold in with a spatula.
• Add the walnuts to the waffle batter and combine.
• Heat the waffle iron and make the waffles, following the instructions on your waffle maker.
• Bring the waffles to room temperature on a wire rack before adding to a serving plate.
• Serve them with your favorite sweet or savory toppings (if you’re serving them later or on the second day, you can reheat them on toast).

You can use the same batter to make sourdough pancakes, but I find it much easier to make waffles.

How to serve sourdough waffles

These waffles are soft and fluffy, and have a neutral taste. If you want them sweet, add some natural sweetener to the dough. I prefer to add sweetness on top (like berry sauce, coconut yogurt, yacó syrup, or even honey). That way, I can also use them with savory meals.

You can top them with butter and maple syrup, or even better, with yacon, monk fruit, or allulose syrup.

NOTE: For healthier, non-toxic cooking, choose a waffle maker made with a ceramic coating, rather than a classic non-stick one.

You can store them in an airtight container for a couple of days. Heat them up in a toaster and serve them with your favorite topping or side dish.

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