"Usually, people are either in the French toast or pancake camp when it comes to breakfast, but there's no denying that a good waffle just really hits the spot every so often. Sweet, satisfying, and totally customizable, waffles can be a morning-time hero when prepared the right way, and there's one ingredient you can utilize to give them a quick protein boost: chickpeas."
"Just boil them in water until they're soft, and then blend with flour and some of the cooking water. A 1:2 ratio of chickpeas to flour should do, and use just enough water to liquify the mixture slightly. Aim for about a cup and a quarter - you don't want the batter to be too thin. Once you heat up your waffle iron, you should be good to go, but there are some extra additions you can make for a little extra oomph."
"Add some tahini to the batter for a sesame flavor if you'd like, or sprinkle in some cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, or pumpkin pie spice. Vanilla also works, as do miniature chocolate chips or coconut flakes if you still want a sweet treat. For an added boost, add some hemp or chia seeds, or use cacao powder for healthy chocolate waffles."
Chickpeas or chickpea flour can replace regular flour in waffles to add protein and create sweet or savory variations. Use dried chickpeas boiled until soft, then blend with flour and some cooking water, targeting a 1:2 chickpeas-to-flour ratio and about a cup and a quarter of liquid to avoid overly thin batter. Add tahini, spices, vanilla, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, hemp or chia seeds, or cacao powder for flavor and nutrition. Canned chickpeas work as a substitute by using aquafaba in place of cooking water. Top waffles with maple syrup, nuts, or fruit.
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