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When we were living in Hawaii a couple of months ago, I ran out of the stash of raw cashews I brought with me and could only find them at a very high price at the local health foods store. Macadamia nuts, however, were very prevalent and much cheaper. So I subbed them out in my original grain-free waffle recipe to make Macadamia Waffles with Fruit Syrup hoping that it would yield the same results. Macadamia nuts are a little higher in fat and produce more oil when ground up, so I adjusted the coconut flour by just a tiny bit and they turned out beautifully! I also started using coconut milk in both versions of my waffles because it gives it a lighter color and more fluffy texture. We most frequently ate these with sliced bananas on top, but this stone fruit syrup reduction is an incredible treat when the fruits are in season.
Coincidentally, a boutique macadamia nut farmer called CaliMac who follows my blog has also been substituting these nuts for the cashews in a lot of my recipes. She makes the waffles all the time and asked if she could send me a sample of her nuts and macadamia flour. I've been so busy that it sat in the opened box for a few weeks but I finally used the nuts for the first time the other day. Her nuts are delicious and I love knowing where they are farmed and the processes used. Sad story though about the flour – my dog got into it while I was out one day.
She is the sweetest most well trained dog, but no matter how much training we do, we can't keep her away from the gourmet foods that line my countertops and pantry shelves. I try to shove everything back into corners where she can't reach it when I leave for long periods of time, but this bag of flour was a casualty. We're actually fortunate she survived through it because after seeing her shivering and barely able to move the next morning, my husband scowered the internet and found out that macadamias can be lethal for dogs! So, order some flour or nuts (or the lovely body butter!) from CaliMac, but DON'T leave them anywhere a dog might pick up on the sweet luring smell.
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foodnerd4life
Wow, I wouldn’t of thought to use macadamia nuts ground as flour for waffles! What a great idea and look delicious!
Kristen
I love reading your blog so I voted for you in all the categories! I hope you win. These look amazing 🙂
Jamie
Yuuummm!! Love macadamia nuts! Just curious if you soak them first?? I will be trying these this weekend for certain! My taste buds and belly already say thank you 🙂
Against All Grain
I’ve soaked and dehydrated cashews for this recipe but so far have only used raw macadamias. If you soak, definitely dehydrate first.
Eva
OMG- I am glad you’re dog is alright. I really can’t blame her for stealing, can you imagine how good all this smells to the more sensitive canine nose?!
I will try and get my hands on macadamia nuts, it’s difficult to get them fresh here in Germany, they’re usually roasted, salted and sealed in 150g packages (roughly 5oz) and you pay appr. $7 for them! No way I could turn these into flour either….
I saw some sellers on e..y who carry them freshly though…
Thank you for those wonderful pictures, they totally make wanting to cook and bake everything NOW!
Eva
…well…add a “me” please, to put some sense into my last sentence…ahem…cheers!!
Cassidy @ Cooking Gluten (& Dairy) Free
These look so beautiful and absolutely delicious! I love macadamia nuts 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
Penina
Voted! Good luck! Love the recipe, too… as usual.
Amy Taladay
I never comment on blogs but I just have to tell you that as a healthy “foodie” I love your recipes. You are a blessing to all of us. Thank you for your tireless efforts. I can’t wait to have your cookbook on my counter.
Against All Grain
Thank you Amy! And thank you for commenting 🙂
Heather @ Multiply Delicious
Oh my Danielle! So sorry to hear about your dog. Wow! So scary I’m sure! I’m glad your dog is alright! Our golden was the same way when he was a pup but luckily he has outgrown the “try” stage. 🙂
These waffles sound amazing! So excited to try them for my little ones. They are waffle lovers! 🙂
Heather @ Multiply Delicious
Oh my Danielle! So sorry to hear about your dog. Wow! So scary I’m sure! I’m glad your dog is alright! Our golden was the same way when he was a pup but luckily he has outgrown the “try” stage. 🙂
These waffles sound amazing! Love the macadamia nuts in these too. So excited to try them for my little ones. They are waffle lovers! 🙂
Kathy
So glad your Dog is okay, thank you for sharing CaliMac’s site and info, your waffles look outstanding! I am going to be making these ASAP! Thank you.
Dana Zia
Going to Hawaii in a few weeks and WILL be making these over there! Congrats on your nominations!!
Jesse (OutToLunchCreations)
These sound amazing!!! I don’t have a waffle iron so I’ll have to try them as pancakes. Does your cashew roll recipe work with macadamia nuts? I have a sensitivity to cashews so if it works I will be really excited!!!!!!!
Against All Grain
Yes and so does my sandwich bread. Just add an extra tsp of coconut flour to help with the extra oil
Jen
Can you recommend a waffle maker?
Gayla
Wow, homerun with these waffles! I just got back from Hawaii with macs in my suitcase, these were perfect! A keeper. Thanks
Genevieve
My Family is on the scd diet due to my son having crohns. I made these this morning they were soooooooooooooooo good. They came out really fluffy and my son was full. Which is good because being on this diet you are always hungry. This weekend i will be making these with some bacon and eggs.. and nice full breakfast. Thank you so much for posting this recipe…. you make a difference really.
CDixon
Wow unbelievable taste and good texture. Only issue is there is no way seemingly possible for me to actually get that off the waffle iron. First time I thought I just didn’t have enough batter. Second fill I added a bit more all it did was ooze out and still leave me with a thin stuck on mess on the iron. So bummed, but have to admit my kids and myself did feast on the scraps of what we got off of the waffle iron and whatever dripped out the sides! Also, it only made about three waffles. Notnquitenif and where I went wrong here but certainly will be trying these again….maybe a different waffle maker. Off to make the real deal chocolate chip cookies now. Can’t mess those up too badly:). As a paleo for multiple health reasons family with a 6 and 3 yr old this site has been such a blessing. Thank you!
Caitlin
These waffles are unbelievably delicious. I recently made the decision to go grain-free and have tried a number of waffle recipes, but they always come out soggy. These waffles crisped up nicely and have a delicious nutty flavour. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!
keith
these are the BEST waffles I have ever made…and I have made a LOT! Super light & fluffy, just simply delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe, it will be a staple in my world now.
Martha
These look amazing! Do you think it would be okay to freeze the leftover waffles? If yes, what do you think is the best way to thaw them out?
Against All Grain
I haven’t tried it yet but it might work if you put them in the toaster (low-med setting) or oven for a little bit defrost and heat them. It won’t take too long though! Feel free try it out and let me know how it works 🙂
Kerry
This looks so delicious. Do you think i could use hazelnuts or even pecans instead since i have them on hand? Also if i don’t have a waffle iron could i make these as pancakes?
Thanks!
Against All Grain
Yes most likely but those both have a skin or sorts so the texture will be quite different
MGM
Do you think you could make pancakes from these too? We don’t have a waffle iron.
Against All Grain
Maybe I haven’t tried yet, but feel free to do so! I also have a separate pancake recipe if you want to use that one 🙂 https://againstallgrain.com/2012/04/05/grain-free-pancakes/
Theresa
Your recipes look wonderful! Can’t wait to try them! Question- I have a Type 1 Insulin Dependant Diabetic son. Is it possible to get the nutritional information for your recipes so he can get an idea on how much insulin he needs per serving?
Against All Grain
I do not provide it for my recipes but there a lot of very helpful online calculators you could plug the ingredients into to find all the info you need!
Carrie Newton Grant
I have the same issue. a 2 year old type 1.
Justh Torres
A question I am new to this as I do the bulk of the waffles I have no idea please help me with that kiss from Ecuador ..
Lizz
These were delicious! However, when i made mine, they didn’t turn out as fluffy and thick as yours look! they were flimsy and thin! What might be the problem?
Against All Grain
All waffle makers are different so I suspect that is the problem. Or that you are not filling the iron high enough.
~Misty
These ROCK! So good, turned out perfect, I subbed buttermilk for coconut milk cause it was in fridge & was out of coconut milk! Only downside, small batch & now I need to make more;)
Laura W.
Do you use canned coconut milk? I was just wondering if I could sub almond milk instead? These look amazing and I want to try them!
Against All Grain
Yes I use canned always, and almond butter will sub just fine 🙂
Usha Prasadh
What can I use instead of Coconut oil and coconut flour ? We have LOTS of different food allergies and sensitivities and I am always struggling to find recipes that meet those criteria. For flour, I usually use Sorghum flour or blanched almond flour in some of my baking. Do you have a brownie recipe that is grain free and cane sugar free?
Mariana
I have Macadamia flour… Could I use it instead of whole Macadamias, and if so, in what quantities and what other ingredients would be affected?
Thank you!!!
Vinti
These waffles were AMAZING! Even my 2 year old said they were nummy, lol!! I used raw cashew nuts and pecan nuts in this recipe instead if macadamia nuts and it turned out perfect! I am a huge fan of your recipes, can’t wait to get your book! Thank you for the wonderful grain free and paleo recipes
Pposp14
Do u use macadamia nuts whole?
Kim
These look delicious and I can’t wait to try them. Do they freeze well? Just trying to decide how many to make. Also, thanks so much for the heads up about the danger to dogs with macadamia nuts. My dog is a seasoned thief and counter surfer and I never knew this about the nuts.
Jenn foy
Don’t sub flax eggs for real eggs in this recipe. It turns out horrible – FYI.
Sandy
Love these waffles! My 12 year old son loves them too! I’m trying them with cashews next!
Juliet Oliver
Hi, do yours go crispy? as mine are soft and floppy once bronwed up and I’m wondering why..
Amber
I just made these and my 3 year old son loved them. They were his very first waffle. But they tasted a little eggy. Do they always come out eggy or did i do something wrong? Is there anything I can do to make them not taste eggy? The only thing is did different was use truvia instead of honey because we try not to use honey
Nikki
I tried making these waffles so many times but could never get the waffle out of the waffle iron in one piece. It got stuck so badly that I just ended up eating pieces of it. The flavor was so good that I didn’t want to give up so I tried buying a mister and spraying the waffle iron with grapeseed oil but still, no luck. After putting some thought in to it, I decided to make it in to a baked pancake. I have these great cassserole dishes that are perfect for one person. I put parchment paper on the bottom and filled it 1/2 way with the batter. I put that in a pre-heated 350 degree oven in a water bath for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes, take it out of the water bath and back in the oven for about 15 minutes until it is done. Serve with some fresh berries and pure maple syrup. It is absolutely delicious. After my success with the pancake, I thought that I have to make the waffle work. Being Italian I never give up so I went to my roots. There is a great cookie from Italy called a Pizzelle, otherwise known as a waffle cookie. I got my Pizzelle maker out, misted it with grapeseed oil, put the batter in and hoped for the best. They came out in full pieces and tasted amazing! Of course, it’s a thin waffle but it’s a waffle! Serve the same way as the pancake.
Next I’m going to play with the batter a little and try ttual Pizzelle cookie. I’ll let everyone know how it goes. With that success and everything that Daneille has taught me through her great cookbook I’m going to take all of my Grandmother’s cookie recipes and figure out a way to make them Paleo. I’ll post any successes that I have! Good luck everyone.
MaryAnn
I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious these were. I have a belguim waffle maker so it only made 3 waffles but that was ok since only 2 of us were eating them. I also had to use a higher heat setting than recommended but probably because of the waffle iron. The first one stuck and was undercooked. The flavor was outstanding, I will make these again most definitely. Thanks for a great recipe!
Crystal Richardson Lee
Just made these but I subbed 1/4 almond butter for the nuts. They are darker however they are still delicious. So far the only topping I like is blueberries or enjoy life chips. Everything else ie coconut nectar, maple syrup just overpowers. I am going to try the fruit syrup