Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles with Coconut Whipped Cream & Blackberries

It's my husband's first Father's Day and I wanted to make him something for breakfast that he would really love. This means anything with loads of lemon in it. As someone who does not care for lemon as the primary flavor in my food, he always knows it must be love when something like this comes out of my kitchen. He is three weeks into being a father and he has already earned it.

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Whole wheat waffles, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside studded with poppy seeds and tons of fresh lemon zest. Serve with slightly sweet coconut whipped cream and fresh blackberries for a breakfast fit for any special occasion.

Lemon Poppy seed Waffles
yields 3
2 1/2 cups almond milk
zest from 2 lemons plus juice from 1 lemon (reserve some zest for garnish)
2 tbl melted coconut or canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup organic light brown sugar
2 tbl poppy seeds
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp turmeric, optional for color
1 1/2 cup blackberries

Combine the milk, zest, lemon juice, oil and extract in a bowl.
Add the flours, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt and turmeric. Whisk to combine. Chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat a waffle iron and grease.
Divide 1/3rd of the batter for each waffle and cook according to your waffle irons instructions.
Serve with whipped cream, blackberries and extra zest and poppy seeds.

Coconut Whipped Cream
1 can coconut cream (not coconut milk), chilled overnight
1/2 cup organic powdered sugar
1 tbl cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract

Open the can of coconut milk and spoon out all of the coconut cream. Discard the remaining water.
Whisk the powdered sugar, cornstarch and extract into the cream and chill for later use or serve.

Spelt Waffles with Star Fruit, Kiwi, Bananas & Coconut Whipped Cream

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makes 2 large waffles
1 cup spelt flour
2 tsp organic cane sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 cup oat or almond milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the milk and applesauce and stir to combine. There will be lumps! Make sure not to over mix. Pour in your heated waffle iron and serve.

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1 tbl coconut or canola oil
1 banana, cut into 1/2" slices
1 kiwi, 1/4" slices
1 star fruit, 1/4" slices
1 1/2 tbl organic cane sugar
pinch of sea salt
1/4 cup toasted walnuts

Saute the banana, kiwi and star fruit in coconut oil for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Sprinkle the sugar over the top and continue to saute until the fruit has caramelized, 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with sea salt and add the walnuts to combine.

 Coconut Whipped Cream
1-15oz can coconut milk (this will not work with light coconut milk), chilled overnight
2 tbl organic powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Once the coconut milk has chilled for at least 6 hours or overnight, gently remove the top without shaking the can. Scoop out the coconut fat that has come to the top, leaving the coconut water in the can.
Combine the fat with the sugar and vanilla and whip on high speed for 3-5 minutes until you get medium peaks.