Vegan Yeasted Whole Wheat-Vanilla Waffles With Coconut Whipped Cream

• (2) 14 ounces cans of full fat coconut milk, refrigerated (unopened) overnight
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup canola or other neutral oil (I like avocado)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• additional 2-3Tbsp unrefined sugar plus 1/2tsp vanilla for coconut whipped cream
• fresh fruit for garnish

1. To prepare coconut cream:rnRefrigerate an unopened 14oz cans of coconut milk (look for an organic brand with minimal preservatives) overnight or for at least 6 hours.rnRemove chilled coconut milk can from fridge.rnFlip upside down and open both cans, pour separated liquid into a two cup measure.rnScoop coconut cream into a mixing bowl and, using either a hand mixer or a whisk (this will require a bit more elbow grease), adding 2-3 teaspoons of unrefined sugar (maple syrup or agave will work as well) and 1/2tsp of vanilla while mixing. rnWhip until light and fluffy, cover and chill until serving.
2. Add lukewarm water to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle yeast over top.rnLet stand for 5 minutes.rnTake reserved coconut milk liquid, you should have somewhere around 1.5 cups rnand add enough water to fill the two cup measure.
3. Gently warm coconut milk, either in a microwave or on the stovetop.rnPour milk and oil mix into yeast bowl, stirring until combined.
4. Add flours, sugar, salt and vanilla and mix thoroughly.rnCover mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a well-fitting lid and rnplace in a warm spot to rise for at least an hour.rnA slightly warm oven with the light left on works perfectly.rnDough will be roughly doubled and bubbly when ready.
5. Once dough has risen combine ground flax seed and boiled water.rnWhisk together and allow to sit until thickened and gelatinous, about 5 minutes.rnPreheat waffle maker.
6. Add thickened flax and baking soda to risen waffle batter, stir well to combine.rnPour batter by the half cup into your waffle maker. rnWaffles are done when lightly golden brown and crisp on the outside.
7. Remove coconut whip from the fridge and rewhip until fluffy.rnServe waffles with a healthy sprinkle of blueberries (or other fresh fruit)rnand a spoon of coconut whip.

coconut milk, water, whole wheat flour, flour, canola, baking soda, sugar, fresh fruit

Taken from food52.com/recipes/32942-vegan-yeasted-whole-wheat-vanilla-waffles-with-coconut-whipped-cream (may not work)