Coconut Cream Waffles w/Pineapple Coconut Syrup

Ingredients

For the Waffles:
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs yolks and whites separated
2 cups canned coconut milk*
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil

For the Pineapple Coconut Syrup:
1 cup canned coconut milk*
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup fresh pineapple chopped
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut flakes

Instructions

For the Waffles:
In a large mixing bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another small mixing bowl combine the egg yolks, coconut milk, lemon juice, and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Beat the egg whites with electric beaters until they form stiff peaks. Fold the whites into the batter, leaving a few fluffs. Pour abut 1/3 cup of batter into greased waffle iron and cook until golden. Serve with pineapple coconut syrup.

For the Pineapple Coconut Syrup:
Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into syrup consistency. Syrup will continue to thicken as it cools. Set aside.

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