March finds me reaching for those year around vegetable staples like carrots for recipe inspiration. coconut flakes are something I use frequently in baked goods and felt they would make an interesting addition to waffles. For the third unique feature of this recipe, I added cardamon. This is a spice I have not used in the past and am happy at the depth of flavor it adds. I use cinnamon sparingly in my recipes, I find it to be kind of flat in the flavor profile that said, I would never pass up a cinnamon roll! You will be seeing more cardamom in future recipes.

Carrot & Coconut Waffles

by Inspired by the Seasons

1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c unsweetened coconut flakes
3 T sugar
1 tsp cardamom
1/2 T baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 c buttermilk
1 egg
1 T melted butter
3/4 c finely grated carrot

In a medium sized bowl, combine first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, butter, carrot and buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined.

Prepare according to the instructions on your waffle maker. I typically cook mine betwee 2 1/2 and 3 minutes.

Makes 6 waffles