Basic Vegan Waffles with Oat Flour

This is a simple recipe for vegan waffles, very basic and plain. You can modify it to your taste by adding things you like to it, like cinnamon and nutmeg, or orange extract, anything you can think of. In my research I found few good recipes for vegan waffles online, but it just wasn't enough, I needed to make few changes here and there. So I came out with this healthy version of my own vegan waffles recipe. I am currently experimenting with oat flour, which is very healthy, has a lot of fiber and protein, and so I wanted to incorporate oat flour into this breakfast (well, or dessert) treat. Waffles came out super tasty, moist on the inside, brown and crispy on the outside. Pictures will follow soon :)


Basic Vegan Waffles

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup oat flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups soy milk (regular or light)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 tsp vanilla 
3 TBSP light brown sugar

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl, add soy milk, oil and sugar and mix until well combined. Pre-heat your waffle iron and make waffles according to the directions. Depends on the size of your iron, this recipe made about 6 - 7" round Belgian waffles. Serve with whatever topping you wish. Hazelnut spread and bananas, fresh fruit and whipped cream, maple syrup... anything you want.

Curried Quinoa Salad with Mango

My friend brought it over for a party and I fell in love with this wonderful and easy dish. Served over bed of fresh spinach makes a quick and easy lunch. Holds well in the refrigerator for few days. The original recipe is from Epicurious and I made few little changes to my taste. This is 100% vegan.

• 1 cup uncooked white Quinoa
• 1 cup diced seedless cucumber
• 1 mango, diced
• 2 TBS chopped green onions or chives
• 1 tsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 TBS rice vinegar (or any other vinegar)
• 1 TBS mango chutney
• 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard
• 1 TBS agave nectar (optional)

For 1 cup of quinoa you need about 2 cups of water. Cook quinoa in medium pot of boiling salted water over medium heat until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain well; cool. Transfer to medium bowl.

Meanwhile, whisk all dressing ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add chopped mango, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.