Grain-Free Waffle (Sandwich Bread) Recipe

Chef Dawn Ludwig

We’re omitting the vanilla in this recipe to prepare savory sandwiches. Feel free to include the vanilla if you’d like a sweet and savory combination, perhaps in a breakfast sandwich. Makes about 8 (6-inch) waffles, enough for 8 sandwiches.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 waffles

Equipment

Waffle iron

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea (garbanzo) flour (about 280 grams)
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs, separated
1 ½ cups whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
½ cup unsweetened soy, almond, or whole milk
½ cup neutral-tasting vegetable oil, plus more for waffle iron

Instructions

First, preheat your waffle iron.
Then, in a large bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, salt and baking soda.
Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, yogurt, milk, and oil. Stir wet ingredients into dry.
In another bowl, beat egg whites with a whisk or hand mixer until they hold firm peaks. Gently fold whipped egg whites into batter — it should be on the thick side.
Finally, cook batter in heated waffle iron following manufacturer’s instructions. Cut each waffle in half for the top and bottom of your sandwich.
You can also find the recipe here, along with an article from Journal Sentinal on our waffles. If you are looking to substitute other flours for the chickpea flour, I haven’t found a good substitute for this recipe. Nut or coconut flours tend to make them too dense. Learn more about the qualities, textures, interchangeability, and best uses for grain-free flours here.

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Notes

Nutrition (Per Waffle)

Fat: 19g

Carbohydrates: 16g

Protein: 12g

Calories: 280

Turkey Club

Cut one whole waffle in half so each half is shaped like a half moon or a triangle. On one half, place a 1/2 ounce slice of bacon, two slices of turkey, a slice of cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon mustard and 1 teaspoon Basic Mayo (Always Hungry? page 259) or other sugar-free mayo. Place the other waffle half on top. Serve with 1/2 to 1 cup fresh berries.

Fat: 56%

Carbohydrate: 23%

Protein: 21%

Calories: 585

Smoked Salmon

Cut one whole waffle in half so each half is shaped like a half moon or a triangle. On one half, place smoked salmon (3 ounces), arugula, 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese, lettuce, and tomato slices. Drizzle with Lemon Aioli (Always Delicious page 298) or Basic Mayo (Always Hungry? page 259) and cover with the other half of the waffle. (see video below) Serve with 1/2 to 1 cup fresh berries.

Fat: 55%

Carbohydrate: 23%

Protein: 22%

Calories: 600

Classic Burger

Cut one whole waffle in half so each half is shaped like a half moon or a triangle. Prepare your favorite burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, etc. Cover with the other half of the waffle. Click here for our Spinach Feta burger recipe or here for the Meatball recipe from Always Delicious page 149. Serve with 1/2 to 1 cup fresh berries.

Fat: 54%

Carbohydrate: 21%

Protein: 24%

Calories: 630

Vegetarian Egg and Cheese

Cut one whole waffle in half so each half is shaped like a half moon or a triangle. Layer a slice of cheese and 1 fried egg + 1 egg white on one half of the waffle. Add diced bell peppers, onion, spinach, or any other veggies you like. You can even cook the veggies into an egg omelette for the sandwich. Then, cover with the other half of the waffle. Serve with 1/2 - 1 cup fresh berries.

Fat: 53%

Carbohydrate: 26%

Protein: 21%

Calories: 530

Keyword Grain-Free, Phase 1, Slow Carbohydrates