Food | Coconut Waffles with Mango

Guys, it's spring! I guess technically it's almost summer, but the weather here in Massachusetts just warmed up this week. 47 degrees last Saturday and then BOOM, mid to high 70's the rest of the week. The glorious warmth has brought such beautiful blossoms and there are tulips everywhere! I've decided that someday I want a garden of only tulips. They are officially one of my favorite flowers.

Also, can we talk about how mango is insanely cheap right now? I went to the store the other day and they were 50 cents each. 50 cents! So I bought two, because why not? And then this recipe came to mind that I found a week or so ago and had been wanting to try. Mango and coconut? sounds like a winning combination to me. And it was. I'm not a big waffle person either, but honestly, I'll try anything with coconut, and with mangos so cheap I thought, "Self, let's do this." And tonight we did and it was delicious. You can use maple syrup if you would like, but honestly there is enough flavor in the waffle that we preferred it with just the mango and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. It's the perfect brunch item, or if you're like us, a great breakfast for dinner option. Because who doesn't love breakfast for dinner? It's actually my preferred time to eat most breakfast foods. Whenever you decide to eat this though, and I hope it's soon, enjoy!

These aren't tulips, but Patrick gave them to me last weekend for our 2 year anniversary and daisies are my favorite flower so they deserve a spot on this little blog of mine.

Coconut Waffles with Mango

adapted from i am a food blog

Serves 4

1 cup flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1 cup coconut milk

3 tablespoons coconut oil

1 large egg

Mangos

Powdered sugar (optional)

Maple syrup (optional)

In a medium bowl mix together the dry ingredients. In a large liquid measuring cup or another medium bowl whisk together the coconut milk, coconut oil, and egg. Add liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk slightly until until just combined. Let rest while you heat your waffle iron.

You may want to spray your waffle iron with non-stick spray, but I didn't find it necessary. Cook the waffles per usual instructions or until golden brown and crispy.

Serve with mangos, powdered sugar, and/or syrup.

Note: If you’re going for more of a dessert waffle, I thought adding chocolate chips to the batter would be divine. If you do, let me know how it goes!