Coconut Waffles!

6 - 8 Belgium style waffles (larger & deeper) or 10 - 12 standard waffles

I created this recipe after trying some delicious Coconut French Toast.  It does not add a heavy coconut flavour, but just a faint, crisp hint of coconut that creates a very tasty alternative to standard waffles.  Similar to Coconut French Toast, this coconut and vanilla flavoured recipe is equally delicious, but a great alternative for those who don't like French Toast. 

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1½ cups canned unsweetened coconut milk
• ¼ - ½ cup milk, depending on desired thickness
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 
• 1 tsp Vanilla (pure extract preferred)
• 3 - 4 drops natural coconut extract (optional )
• 1½ cup all-purpose White, Unbleached Flour 
• 1 - 1½ cup shredded unsweetened dried Coconut 
• 1 tsp Baking Powder 
• Pinch of Salt (½ tsp)
• 1 tsp granulated Sugar 

Directions:

1. Preheat waffle iron (we prefer the deeper Belgium style)
2. Whisk egg, coconut milk, butter, vanilla, and coconut extract (optional), in a small bowl until well combined.
3. Mix the remaining dry ingredients in a medium bowl to distribute thoroughly.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring with he whisk or a wooden spoon until you can no lager see the flour - but don't stir too aggressively.  You don't want to over-mix it.
5. Make the waffles according to the waffle iron manufacturer's directions, and serve hot.