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Crispy Ube Waffles

Crispy Ube Waffles: A Colorful Twist for Breakfast Bliss

Crispy Ube Waffles elevate breakfast with a vibrant purple hue and nutty sweetness, offering a delightful and customizable treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Waffle Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitution: Use coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitution: Consider coconut sugar for lower glycemic index.
  • 1 large Egg For egg-free, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Substitution: Almond or soy milk for dairy-free option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best taste.
  • 1 tsp Ube Extract Ensure it's pure for best results; canned ube halaya can be a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Ube Halaya Fresh or homemade preferred for authenticity; canned variants may lack depth.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt No substitutions needed.
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Corn Starch No substitutions needed.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, substitute with a GF all-purpose blend.
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Rice Flour Optional if not gluten-sensitive.

Equipment

  • Waffle maker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Beat together until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  2. Crack in a large egg and mix until fully incorporated. Pour in coconut milk, vanilla extract, and ube extract. Stir gently (2 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ube halaya, salt, baking powder, corn starch, all-purpose flour, and sweet rice flour.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula, ensuring to not overmix (1-2 minutes).
  5. Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
  6. Pour batter into the waffle maker and cook until golden brown and crisp (about 5 minutes).
  7. Remove waffles and serve warm. Add toppings such as fresh fruits, whipped cream, or syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the waffle maker is fully preheated for crispy waffles and allow batter to rest for fluffiness.

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