Spelt Sourdough Discard Banana Waffles

There’s something so satisfying about turning the simplest ingredients into something special for your family. These spelt sourdough discard banana waffles are a beautiful way to use what’s on hand, transforming sourdough leftovers and ripe bananas into a breakfast that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and full of rich, nutty flavour! This is the kind of recipe that makes a home feel warm and inviting. Gather your family around, pour the syrup, and enjoy a slow morning together.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups spelt flour
• 1 TBS baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup sourdough discard
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 TBS honey
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 TBS pure vanilla extract
• 3 TBS butter, unsalted, melted
• 3 TBS unrefined coconut oil, melted

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat your waffle iron.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the spelt flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Mix wet ingredients

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, sourdough discard, mashed banana, honey, vanilla, and 2 egg yolks. Mix until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until mostly combined.

Step 5: Add butter & Oil

Add the melted butter and coconut oil, and stir until just incorporated.

Step 6: Whisk Eggs

In another bowl, use a whisk to beat the 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, leaving some streaks to avoid :.

Step 5: Cook

Pour the batter into your preheated waffle iron and cook according to its instructions, until the waffles are golden and crisp.

Serve warm with your favourite toppings.