Coconut Belgian Waffles

I just got a waffle maker...actually I gave it as a birthday gift to my boyfriend in exchange for the random gifting of waffles. I am still tinkering with this recipe to get that light and fluffy texture, but even as they are they are delicious enough that I have found myself falling asleep to coconut waffle dreams!

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup soy milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (can sub coconut, if you have it)
1 banana
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Serve with fresh strawberries and maple syrup

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients (except coconut). In a separate bowl, mash banana very well and add remaining wet ingredients to it. Add wet to dry and stir until just mixed. Fold in the coconut.

Let sit for at least 10 minutes, or it will be too runny! I often put mine in the fridge overnight. The consistency of the batter may change depending on the size of your banana, so add a little flour if it seems too loose or add more milk if it seems too stiff.

Pour batter into waffle maker and cook for roughly 5 minutes on the medium to high setting. The waffle will be ready when a steady stream of steam ceases to escape. Slather on some vegan margarine, cut up fresh strawberries, and REAL maple syrup and enjoy!

Serves: 3-4 belgian waffles