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These chocolate cherry waffles are delicious grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free chocolate waffles filled with cherries. They are then topped in a cherry compote. The cherry chocolate flavor combo is delish!
I’m all about making fancy breakfasts at home. From delicious Paleo pancakes, to savory quiche lorraine, or zucchini egg muffins, it is always a treat to make a gourmet breakfast at home.
And these chocolate cherry waffles fit the fancy breakfast bill. Not only are they filled with chocolate and cherry flavor, but they are also topped in a cherry compote. All while being Paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
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Why this recipe works
- These waffles are a fun twist on classic waffles.
- They are perfect for the chocolate cherry lover in your life.
- They are great for those following a Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free or Grain-free diet.
- They are allergy friendly.
Recipe ingredients
- Cherries– fresh cherries work best here because you are cutting them up into pieces.
- Honey– raw organic honey works great here.
- Lemon juice– fresh squeezed or store bought.
- Eggs– these help bind the waffles together.
- Olive oil– any kind of olive oil works. This helps make the waffles crispy.
- Almond milk– make sure there are no added flavors or sweeteners.
- Maple syrup– you can use your favorite maple syrup here.
- Almond flour– make sure to use blanched almond flour because it is more refined in texture.
- Tapioca flour– this helps give a good texture to gluten-free baked goods.
- Arrowroot flour– this also helps give a good texture to gluten-free baked goods.
- Coconut flour– this is very absorbent so don’t use more than the recipe calls for.
- Cocoa powder– make sure the cocoa powder is unsweetened.
- Chocolate chips– HU chocolate is both dairy-free and Paleo.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- Honey and maple syrup can be used interchangeably in this recipe.
- Instead of olive oil, you can use avocado oil.
- Instead of almond milk, you can use any non-dairy milk of choice.
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the cherry compote. Put some of the cherries, the honey, and lemon juice into a pan and let boil for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Put some diced cherries, eggs, olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla into a bowl and mix with handheld electric mixer until well mixed and bubbly in texture.
Step 3: In another bowl, mix the almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder together with a fork.
Then fold it into the bowl of wet ingredients.
Step 4: Pour the batter into your waffle maker and cook.
Step 5: Cover your waffle in the cherry compote and serve.
Expert tips
- Cook your waffles according to the instructions on your waffle maker. I love this Villaware waffle maker.
- Serve warm with cherry compote, almond butter, chocolate chips and maple syrup on top.
- Store leftovers on the counter in an airtight container for 3 days.
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Gluten-free Chocolate Cherry Waffles (Paleo)
Ingredients
Cherry Chocolate Waffles ingredients:
- 1 cup diced pitted cherries
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 Tbs maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca flour
- 9 Tbs arrowroot flour
- 2 Tbs coconut flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 1/2 Tbs cocoa powder
- ¼ cup enjoy life chocolate chips
Cherry Compote ingredients:
- 3 cups pitted and sliced cherries
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Make the cherry compote.
- Put 3 cups of sliced and pitted cherries, 2 tsp honey, and 2 tsp lemon juice into a pan and heat over medium to medium-high heat and let boil for about 10 mins. Set aside.
Next, make the waffle batter.
- In a large bowl, put the 1 cup of diced cherries, eggs, olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla into a bowl and mix with handheld electric mixer until well mixed and bubbly in texture— about 1.5 minutes on the highest speed setting.
- In another large bowl, mix the almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder together with a fork.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and mix with a fork. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Then, spray oil onto your waffle maker and preheat it until it is ready to be used. ( I set my waffle maker setting to 5 out of 7 heat)
- Pour the waffle batter into your waffle maker (I used a Villaware Belgian Waffler). Cook until the waffle is golden brown in color and crisp on the outside. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- This recipe yields 9 waffle squares that are 5 inches long per side. This would be good for about 5-7 people.
Notes
- Cook your waffles according to the instructions on your waffle maker. I love this Villaware waffle maker.
- Serve warm with cherry compote, almond butter, chocolate chips and maple syrup on top.
- Store leftovers on the counter in an airtight container for 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi Dominique, Love these waffles. I am a fan of the cherry chocolate combo. In my teens I would dream of a good black forest cake. The cherries on top of that crispy edged waffle is so enticing and love the topping extras of butter and maple syrup. Wonderful job on these!
Happy Friday!
Loreto @SugarLoveSpices
There’s nothing like a good black forest cake…chocolate, cherries and whipped cream. That’s the BEST combination. 🙂
This looks outrageously delicious!!
Thanks!!
You just combined three of my favorite things: waffles, cherries and chocolate! I love that you added the chocolate into the waffle batter itself, so you get a little hint of chocolate flavor in every bite. It helps the cherry topping to really stand out on its own.
Yessssss you totally get it! Chocolate and cherry in every bite is key.❤
Oh droooooools! I need this in my life right now. I’ve been really getting into waffles lately – so I’ll have to save this recipe, despite my ‘diet’.
These taste like normal waffles, just made with alternative ingredients. 🙂
This looks like a delightful weekend morning treat.
They are!!!
OOo this looks so yummy! My boyfriend LOVES cherries. I am definitely making this for a Saturday morning, hehe! 🙂
xo, Chloe
Let me know how they turn out!
These waffles look so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe:)
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