Ingredients

For the syrup

4 tbsp. almond butter

4 tbsp. maple syrup

2 tbsp. water + more as required

For the waffles

5 ½ cups (180g) buckwheat flour

½ cup (50g) cocoa powder

4 tbsp. coconut sugar

1 tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. ground cinnamon, optional

½ tsp. salt

3 ¼ cup (420ml) almond milk, unsweetened

4 tbsp. applesauce

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 banana, sliced
Directions
Step 1
Make the syrup by combining all the syrup ingredients together in a small bowl. Add enough water until the desired consistency is reached and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat the waffle maker.
Step 3
Add the buckwheat flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, to a medium sized bowl and stir to combine. Now add the milk, applesauce and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Step 4
Pour the waffle batter into the center of the warm waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 3-4 minutes (or according to your waffle maker’s instructions).
Step 5
Gently remove the waffles from the iron, top with sliced bananas and drizzle over the maple nut butter syrup.