Spinach waffles with sriracha whip cream are crispy, fluffy waffles topped with spicy cool pillows of whipped cream - a colorful and fun breakfast or brunch!
recipe originally published September 1, 2015
Green spinach waffles
If you know, you know. These bright green spinach waffles are a natural next step to the original green spinach pancake. Perfectly crispy on the outside with a soft, fluffy middle, these waffles are a super fun breakfast, lunch OR dinner.
Whip cream on waffles
Years ago, Jason and I spent a weekend at a wonderful bed and breakfast in Washington.
One morning for breakfast, the innkeeper made us waffles. There were a variety of toppings to choose from, and I was headed for the fruit and maple syrup. Jason asked, you don't do the whip cream?
I had seen this many a time, from pancake houses of my youth to food magazines everywhere. This never appealed to me, but somehow - between Jason and the innkeeper - I tried my first whip cream waffle that day.
I have never looked back.
...and I now always top my waffles with whip.
Variations to this waffle recipe
So, garlic spinach waffles. These are crispy on the outside, chewy fluffy on the inside. The spinach gives them vibrant color and a bunch of protein, but you cannot taste spinach, you taste a mild garlic flavor. So good. I have made this waffle recipe with onion powder in place of garlic, which turns out great also.
For a sweet green waffle, remove the savory and salt altogether and add your favorite sweetener, and replace the club soda with apple juice. Use a sweet whip, berries, or maple syrup as topping.
This sriracha whip, though. I keep thinking of ways to use it, it is so tasty.
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Garlic Spinach Waffles
Crispy warm waffles topped with spicy cool pillows of whipped cream - a colorful and fun breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
Sriracha Whip Cream
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
- 4-8 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce*
Spinach Waffles
- ½ cup club soda
- 2 cups (packed) fresh spinach
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- To make the Sriracha Whip: Refrigerate coconut milk in can overnight.
- When ready to use, open can and transfer solid coconut milk to large mixing bowl. Pour liquid into another container for later use - smoothies, salad dressings, etcetera.
- *If you are not a big fan of spicy heat, begin with a small amount of sriracha and add to you taste preference.
- Add sriracha to solid coconut milk in large mixing bowl. Using hand mixer, whip to stiff peaks. Alternatively, you can use your stand mixer with balloon / wire whip attachment, at highest speed.
- To make the Spinach Waffles: In blender, combine water and a small part of the spinach (about a quarter of the amount) and the minced garlic, blend to liquid. Continue adding spinach while blending, until all spinach is blended to liquid.
- In large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add oil and spinach mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop about ½ cup into middle of prepared waffle iron (depending on size of iron). Close and cook per machine instructions. I cooked mine about 3-4 minutes on one side, flipping and cooking another minute (using a waffle iron that flips).
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 308mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 6gProtein: 12g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
Whoa. What an interesting combo and I'm kind of loving it! I too am a huge fan of fall and it's nice to see that someone else gets excited for school supplies too! 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
ha Des - my husband and I are both like that - we always end up in the 'office supply' aisle, even if it isn't back to school time! we both have a thing for pens and paper...
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Pretty much the most rad savory waffle recipe ever!!! Crazy idea that totally works!
Kristina Sloggett says
hee, it really does work! thanks Rebecca! 😀
Nibbles By Nic says
Talk about Unique! WOW! Loving the savory component here! As a HUGE Spinach and garlic fan these are an absolute MUST!!!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks Nic! I hope you do try the waffle - so easy, and really very tasty!
Adriana Martin says
What an interesting dish, of course sriracha for me always makes everything better and having waffles on a savory application yum!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you Adriana! I love a savory breakfast, and these waffles turned out just as I imagined - bright green and delicious!
Ramya Menon says
Looks so goooood!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you Ramya!
Dreena Burton says
You are simply brilliant.
Kristina Sloggett says
aw. thank you, my friend. xo
Julie | Small Green Kitchen says
Ah burning man. I have never been but have watched some stuff on it. I think it would be a freaking fun time! These waffles would be a good time too. Hooray for savory, splendid green waffles with SRIRACHA WHIP! I'm in love. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
I went to Burning Man a few times many years ago - it really is an incredible experience. I am sure you can still have the experience, it is different, though, attracting a larger audience and social media opportunity.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. Hands down. I'll be making this STAT.
Kristina Sloggett says
it was one of the most fun things I've ever eaten. and YAY, I hope you do make this - the waffles are FANTASTIC and so is the whip! 😀
spabettiemom says
OOh yum...looks so good....very pretty, and I like anything new I can put sriracha sauce on.
And yes, it is almost your first anniversary...Wee....also the start of your Birthday month!!!
Nothing better than celebrating for a whole month
Kristina Sloggett says
you'd LOVE this sriracha whip, mom! maybe THIS is what we'll have for lunch next time you come over...
Ricki says
I do love me a savory waffle!! And sriracha whip sounds divine (though wow, that is A LOT of sriracha dripping down on that first photo!). Love the colors, love the flavor combinations--all yum. 😀 And happy almost-first anniversary!!
Kristina Sloggett says
ha! it was a lot... but... somehow it was fine. we shared this plate (there were 8 quarter waffles on there), so the sriracha was distributed, ha!