Today I wanted to share with you a tasty little waffle recipe that I created a few days ago. I know many gluten-free recipes and packaged products usually contain large amount of not-so-nutritious starches and refined flours such as white rice flour. Well this one doesn't.

Instead of reinventing the wheel, I thought I would share with you today a recipe from my cookbook (The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook). Some of you may have made these already, but for those who have not, the photos will probably inspire you to give them a try!

Last week, I received an email from the President of Omega Nutrition. You’re probably familiar with this company—they’re best known for their flaxseed and coconut oils. He offered to send me free samples of their coconut flour, flax flour, and pumpkin seed flour. These unique flours can be used as gluten-free, grain-free, and nut-free baking alternatives. I was especially excited to try the pumpkin seed flour. It just sounded so exotic and new! I had never seen—or baked with—this type of grain-free flour before. Immediately after reading his email, an image of a rich chocolate cake began to take shape in my mind—right down to the minute details of sliced strawberries and mint leaves for garnish.

I am about to divulge another secret recipe. A sweet, nutritious little breakfast treat. Naturally gluten-free of course! Even those of you not following a gluten-free diet will enjoy these pancakes. They are also egg-free making them perfect for older babies and toddlers.