Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Is it a holiday that you celebrate? I like Valentine's Day, although it is not at the top of my favorites, I do find myself wanting to make a special breakfast or dessert to celebrate, and I thought you might want to do the same.

So, I invented this recipe just for Valentine's Day.

This recipe is completely GAPS legal, and yes, we can have chocolate on GAPS. Although Dr. Natasha does not specifically address Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate, it is 100% Cacao so I believe it is acceptable. I prefer to bake waffles in a silicone mold, rather than in an appliance. The waffles come out perfect and there is none of the drama which used to surround using a waffle iron (even when I used regular flour). These are the molds I use: silicone waffle molds.

Chocolate Heart Waffles with Whipped Coconut Cream

• 4 eggs [affiliate link] (192 g)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey [affiliate link]
• 1/2 t. ground cinnamon [affiliate link]
• 1/4 c. cocoa powder [affiliate link]
• 1/2 t. sea salt [affiliate link]
• 1/4 t. baking soda [affiliate link]
• 1/4 cup coconut flour [affiliate link] (37 g)

Whipped Coconut Cream [affiliate link] Topping, optional

• 1/2 cup coconut cream (My favorite is Aroy-D 100% Pure Coconut Cream)
• 1 T. honey
• 1 t. vanilla [affiliate link] extract
• 1 shaved square Baker’s Unsweetened Chocolate, optional
• Beet hearts (1 large fresh beet)

Directions

Notes: 1) If you are going to make the whipped coconut cream topping, remove the coconut cream from the carton and place it in a covered bowl overnight. 2) Cut beets in half and steam until fork tender. Slice thinly, and then use Ateco 4847 Small Aspic Cutters to cut out the hearts. 3) I used piping tip Ateco Closed Star Pastry Tip #847 to apply the whipped topping star to each waffle.

1) If you are going to make the whipped coconut cream topping, remove the coconut cream from the carton and place it in a covered bowl overnight. 2) Cut beets in half and steam until fork tender. Slice thinly, and then use Ateco 4847 Small Aspic Cutters to cut out the hearts. 3) I used piping tip Ateco Closed Star Pastry Tip #847 to apply the whipped topping star to each waffle.

2) If using the decorative beets, cut beet in half and steam until fork tender. Slice thinly, and then use Ateco 4847 Small Aspic Cutters to cut out the heart shapes.

3) I used piping tip Ateco Closed Star Pastry Tip #847 to apply the whipped topping star to each waffle.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, butter, applesauce, honey, cocoa powder, cinnamon, sea salt, and baking soda.
3. With an electric mixer, mix at medium speed until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. To measure the coconut flour, pack firmly into the measuring cup and use the back of a straight knife to level the flour even with the top edge of the measuring cup. To ensure there are no lumps, sift flour.
5. Add the coconut flour, mix on medium speed until ingredients are fully incorporated.
6. Place silicone waffle molds onto a cookie sheet (this is to provide support to the molds as they are a bit flimsy and also if they happen to overflow, the cookie sheet will catch the drips).
7. Each waffle cavity holds 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of batter but it’s not necessary to get it perfect. Spoon batter into the waffle cavities and smooth to the edges.
8. Place in a preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
9. The waffles will feel firm to the touch when done.
10. Remove waffles from oven. Place waffles still in mold upside-down onto a cooling rack. They will release easily if you lightly press and twist on the mold. Allow to cool before applying whipping cream stars.
11. Remove the coconut cream from the refrigerator. Place 1/2 cup in a mixing bowl.
12. Add honey and vanilla to the bowl.
13. Use a sharp knife to shave the Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate square into tiny pieces. Place in the bowl, whip with a hand mixer until fluffy.
14.  Place whipped topping into a piping bag and apply a star to each waffle. Place a tiny beet heart on top of each star.

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