CHAI SPICED FRENCH WAFFLES

• 250g All-Purpose / Plain Flour
• 80g Bondi Chai Club Cinnamon or Ginger and Spice
• 5g Baking Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Bi-carb Soda
• 3 Eggs
• Pinch of Salt
• 40g Butter, melted
• 200ml Semi-skimmed / Light Milk
• 20ml Water

• 2 Bananas
• Butter, a small amount for caramelising the bananas
• 20g Bondi Chai Club Cinnamon or Ginger n Spice
• Chopped Hazelnuts

• 20g Bondi Chai Club Cinnamon or Ginger n Spice
• 10g Boiling Water
• 50g Dark or Milk Chocolate

Waffles   

1.   Separate the egg whites from the yolks and whisk the eggs whites until stiff with a pinch of salt.

2.   Combine flour, 80g Bondi Chai, baking powder and bi-carb soda in a bowl.

3.   Add yolks, melted butter and stir.

4.   Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly then gradually whisk in water.

5.   With a spatula, fold in the egg whites until just incorporated.

6.   Preheat the waffle maker and spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray.

7.   Use a ladle or pour the batter mix onto hot waffle iron.

8.   Cook until golden brown (about 4 to 5 minutes, maybe longer depending on the temperature). The waffles must be light and crisp.

Topping

9.   Heat up a non-stick pan over medium heat.

10. Add butter, 20g Bondi Chai, and stir.

11. Cut bananas lengthwise (or into thick slices), place them into the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and caramelized.

Chocolate Sauce

12. Chop chocolate into smaller pieces, add boiling water and 20g Bondi Chai.

13. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir, repeat until melted. Do not forget to stop every 30 seconds to give it a stir.

Serving

14. Transfer waffles onto plates.

15. Add topping, chocolate sauce, and sprinkle some chopped hazelnuts on top. You can also add a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream if desired.