Trader Joe’s seasonal Ube Waffles the Frugal Gastronomy way — stock up when in season for a year-round treat.
Ube Waffles The Frugal Gastronomy Way
Trader Joe's seasonal Ube Mochi Waffle Mix and Ube Jam combine into fluffy, jam-swirled waffles — a fun purple-hued breakfast or dessert treat.
Equipment
- Waffle iron
Ingredients
- 1 box Trader Joe's Ube Mochi Waffle Mix
- 1/2 jar Trader Joe's Ube Jam
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ube extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl mix melted butter, coconut milk, water, ube extract if using, and eggs one at a time.
- Pour in 1/2 of the ube mochi waffle mix and whisk until well combined. Repeat. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Pour enough batter onto the waffle iron to cover the waffle grid, add a tablespoon of ube jam to the center and pour batter enough to cover jam, close the lid and cook according to the waffle iron’s instructions, usually for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Carefully remove the waffles from the iron and serve warm with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream.
Notes
Enjoy your homemade Trader Joe’s Ube Waffles as a breakfast item with some syrup of your choice or serve as a dessert!!
