Belgian waffle is a healthy plate mixed with gluten-free flour and olive oil… it’s something I LOVE whipping up on a lazy weekend start (and maybe IS an idea you can use sooner or later!)
These Belgian waffle 🧇 bites are below… as in recipe bites you can scoop up. And here you can learn a ‘lil history too.
…Because there’s a story behind the Belgian waffle that I’ll get to…
But first, lemme explain why I love these…
For starters, it meets foodie tastes as in good tasting healthy food and the textures that my former professional catering-self would approve of too 🍽️
…Plus it’s a practical breakfast or brunch food. You don’t have to wait 10 minutes like you do for the oven or stove just to heat up before anything starts.
A waffle maker heats quick and cools slowly, so it’s a quick way to warm up and slow down (…good inspo for your life?).
And in case you need to toast a bread-something, a waffle maker can do the job like a panini maker with waffle marks. I use my waffle iron as a reliable toaster too that doesn’t burn out 🍞.
…If you’re in an eating hurry or need to get morning meal-on-the-table fast, a waffle maker is a convenient answer… and making Belgian waffles can be an elevated, close alternative to a quick bowl of cereal or oatmeal. 🥣
And this article’s Belgian waffle recipe 🧇 is warming for a delicious, easy-to-eat bite with healthy inspo.
And if you can’t mix in egg yolks because of the cholesterol or some other reason, you’ll love that this recipe uses NO EGG YOLK.
You can always add it in, but it’s not needed. 🍳
These waffles are made with all gluten-free (almond) flour so there’s still protein 💪 and more than all-purpose gluten flour.
You probably won’t notice the difference in texture from all-purpose or gluten flours, but you’re making a healthy move.
Cooked up, they’re easy to pick up and eat by hand so they’re great on a plate or as street food (you take with ya)!
And they are made so easy.
Look 🍨at these soft scoops that are minutes away from becoming crisp, soft and fluffy Belgian waffle bites…
These were scooped and rolled by hand. You can use a mini ice scooper or spoon to assist.
And while shaping them you can take a moment to reflect and think of the Belgian waffle history that dates back to the Middle Ages…
Waffles back then were called Bel-gems… ahem, they were clever back then too!
And waffle irons have been around for ages since the 9th or 10th centuries when they were no longer in the dark. 😉
…The irons were called gaufriers.
But melting iron and metal tools have been around since 1200 B.C. so they weren’t the OGs or first inventors.
They were innovators for a better bite.
And for us, it’s funny that we think we’re fancy these days with our centuries-forward tech gadgets and kitchen tools… when we’re just following the way of our ancestors. 😁
…Why reinvent a good thing that works?
…And Belgian waffles and waffle irons still work so we’re living out our past today a ‘lil when we’re making home waffles.
It’s modern tool and food good for anyone.
Where a Belgian waffle started out as a peasant food that grew into chic street food.
Think from soup kitchen to food truck. 🥣🚛
…And then turned into royal food as Liege waffles…
Those are made from a dough (like bread) instead of a batter texture (for waffle or cake).
And in your daily choice of which waffle kind…
It’s kinda like asking yourself: do you like crunchy or softer cookies? 💭 …And waffles in this case.
And if you also want to keep it low-sugar like the healthy Belgian waffle recipe here, then k.i.s.s. (keep it super simple) 😘 with a simple 4-ingredient Belgian waffle recipe (like the one below).
The difference between Liege vs Belgian waffles are that the royal ones are more dense from the pearl sugar ingredient… that automatically make them sound more regal. 👑
The Liege kind were the royal waffles for the town’s Bishop (for a ‘lil more history bites to peak your interest).
…and the liege waffles were a luxury upgrade.
If your ears are perking up learning about history, cultures, and food making…
You can learn all about the juicy Belgian waffling history from Llege to the U.S.
…or you can skip and just know it’s a big deal because liege waffles put Liege and Belgian waffles on the map.
They are from the same area where Liege flowers are named. Those are the kind popular around graduations as usually a fragrant bouquet of colorful, mixed flowers you choose like orchids, Gerbera daisies, and lilies.
And flowers like these in this framed Belgian letter at the Belgian Embassy.
This is where I first learned about the Liege town (at the Belgium Embassy 🇧🇪in Washington, DC)… which happens to be the area where I’m from.
…So I know the approximate size where btw Liege is about the same size as DC on a map.
Zooming out to the larger country, Belgium is not much bigger… spanning the size of the state of Maryland.
But for a small country, they sure are famous for A LOT… like premium chocolates! 🇧🇪
They’re also known for frites… similar to Maryland’s (…there’s that state mentioned again!) Ocean City boardwalk fries.
…But better?
And now that your mouth is watering 😋, it’s time to make your fast Belgian waffles!
These are syrup-ed and ready for enjoyment!
You can also set a table with more healthy and simple brunch waffle recipes.
Healthy Belgian Waffle - Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp light olive oil (or neutral oil)
- 1/2 tsp water
Instructions
- Combine dry and wet ingredients. The batter will be very soft and blended like a mashed potato consistency.
- Hand roll into small 1 inch balls if you will make Belgian waffle bites. You can cook four at a time on waffle maker in each of the four waffle quadrants. Cook waffles on medium setting (usually 3-5 minutes) until golden brown. Let cool.