Delightful Candida Diet Waffles: Recipes for a Healthy Treat

Waffles can be a delightful treat, even when following a Candida diet. This article explores several recipes, focusing on gluten-free, low-sugar options that support gut health and satisfy your cravings.

Keto Almond Flour Waffles

These almond flour keto waffles offer a crispy exterior and a tender, fluffy interior, mirroring the experience of traditional waffles without the carbs. These waffles have a pleasant vanilla flavor and smell amazing.

Ingredients:

• Superfine almond flour
• Stevia glycerite (or granulated sweetener)
• Pure vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• Kosher salt
• Baking soda
• Melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
• Optional: Fresh blueberries

Instructions:

1. Plug your waffle maker in to preheat. Setting your oven to warm (170°F) and fitting a baking sheet with a wire rack is also a good idea. Place the baking sheet in the oven.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, stevia, and milk.
3. Gradually add the almond flour, whisking it in until the mixture is smooth. If the batter seems very thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water.
4. Mix in the kosher salt and baking soda.
5. Brush the waffle maker with melted butter.
6. Pour the batter into the waffle maker, using a scant ½ measuring cup per waffle and spreading the batter to the corners before closing the lid.
7. Cook until golden brown, puffy, and set, about 5 minutes. The waffles should be ready when the waffle maker stops releasing steam. That's when you'll know the batter is fully baked.
8. When the first batch is ready, place the cooked waffles on the wire rack in the oven to keep them warm.
9. Brush the waffle maker with more melted butter and cook more waffles until all the batter is gone.
10. Serve immediately, topped with syrup and/or butter.

Tips for the Best Keto Waffles:

• Use Superfine Almond Flour: Ensure a light and airy texture by using superfine almond flour and measuring it accurately.
• Don't Over-Sweeten: Aim for a subtle sweetness by using a small amount of granulated sweetener or stevia.
• Cook Until Ready: The waffles should be ready when the waffle maker stops releasing steam.
• Dairy-Free Option: Substitute coconut oil for butter and unsweetened soymilk or plant-based heavy cream for milk.
• Crispiness: Make sure your waffle maker is fully preheated and well-greased, and cook until steam stops escaping. For extra crispness, you can add a teaspoon of arrowroot or cornstarch to the almond flour, or briefly toast the finished waffles in a hot oven or toaster.

Storage:

• Once completely cool, you can keep these waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
• Reheat them in the toaster on the lowest setting.
• These waffles also freeze well.
• Once completely cool, place them in freezer bags, separating layers with wax paper, and store them in the freezer for up to three months.

Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Waffles

This recipe uses coconut flour, offering a low-carbohydrate, high-protein, and high-fat option suitable for a Candida diet. It avoids added sugars and gluten, promoting better gut health.

Ingredients:

• Egg whites
• Egg yolks
• Canned coconut milk
• Coconut oil, melted
• Alcohol-free vanilla extract
• Stevia (or other Candida-diet-friendly sweetener)
• Coconut flour
• Baking soda
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. In a medium bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form, set aside.
3. In a small bowl whisk egg yolks, coconut milk, coconut oil, alcohol free vanilla and stevia, set aside.
4. In a large bowl, add coconut flour, baking soda and salt, stir to combine.
5. Add egg whites and egg yolk mixture to the coconut flour mixture, stir gently to combine, then let batter rest for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Pour half of the waffle batter onto a preheated waffle iron.
7. Repeat with remaining batter.
8. Serve waffles topped with a little butter. If you are on the later stages of the diet, try the Granny Smith Applesauce below!

Granny Smith Applesauce (for later stages of the Candida Diet):

Ingredients:

• Granny Smith apples, peeled, seeded, and quartered
• Water
• Lemon juice
• Stevia, to taste
• Cinnamon, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine apples, water and lemon juice.
2. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples become very soft and are falling apart, about 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, mash with a potato masher or pulse in a food processor for a smoother texture.
4. Add stevia and cinnamon to taste.
5. Applesauce can be stored in covered containers in refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.

Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Waffles (with Vegan Option)

These waffles combine the flavors of lemon and blueberry while adhering to anti-Candida diet principles.

Ingredients:

• (Refer to a specific recipe for detailed ingredient list)
• Consider flax seed eggs for a vegan option

Instructions:

1. In a separate smaller bowl, juice the lemon. Add the coconut milk, oil, eggs, lemon juice and liquid stevia.
2. Now add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until completely combined.
3. For each waffle, generously spray the heated waffle iron surface with coconut oil spray.
4. Pour batter, about 1/2 heaping cup at a time, into the center of the waffle iron and cook according to your iron’s instructions.
5. *For a vegan option, sub 2 flax eggs.

Paleo Waffles with Almond Flour

These Paleo waffles use almond flour, making them gluten- and grain-free.

Read also: Breakfast on the Candida Diet

Ingredients:

• Almond flour
• Arrowroot flour
• Baking soda
• Eggs
• Coconut milk
• Vanilla
• Coconut oil (for greasing)
• Berries (for topping)
• Maple syrup (100% pure, limited quantity)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, coconut milk, and vanilla.
2. In a separate medium bowl, combine almond flour, arrowroot flour, and baking soda.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a batter forms.
4. Grease waffle iron with coconut oil, then pour in batter. Depending on the size of your waffle iron, you may need to cook in batches.
5. Cook for 4-5 minutes each.
6. To serve, top with berries and 1 teaspoon maple syrup for each waffle.

Additional Candida Diet Considerations

The Importance of Avoiding Gluten

Gluten can increase inflammation in the gut and weaken intestinal walls, leading to leaky gut syndrome and other health issues. Avoiding gluten is crucial for maintaining good gut health, even if you don’t have Celiac disease.

Candida Diet Breakfast Ideas

Besides waffles, consider other breakfast options like omelets or buckwheat porridge. Yogurt, especially unsweetened varieties, provides probiotic bacteria beneficial for gut health.

Supplements for Candida Cleanse

A comprehensive Candida cleanse may include supplements such as:

• LIVER ONE: To process and remove toxins created by Candida.
• CANDASSIST: To inhibit and weaken Candida colonies in the gut.
• PROBIOTIC: To replace Candida yeast with probiotic bacteria.

General Tips for Candida Diet Waffles

• Use Candida-Friendly Sweeteners: Opt for sweeteners like stevia or xylitol in moderation.
• Choose Appropriate Toppings: Stick to toppings like organic butter (if tolerated), unsweetened applesauce (in later stages), or a small amount of berries.
• Read Labels Carefully: Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free and do not contain added sugars or artificial additives.

Read also: Popcorn on a Candida Cleanse

Read also: Best Bread for Candida

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