Fluffy Ube Coconut Waffles with Tropical Mango Syrup

These eye-catching ube coconut waffles blend earthy Filipino ube flavor with creamy coconut and sweet mango. The golden syrup adds a sunny finish, while coconut flakes provide crunch. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for brunch or special mornings!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp ube extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced fresh mango
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Toasted coconut flakes for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat.
2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix coconut milk, eggs, coconut oil, ube extract, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (small lumps are okay).
5. Cook batter in waffle iron per manufacturer instructions until crisp.
6. Meanwhile, simmer mango, honey, and lime juice for 5-7 minutes to make syrup.
7. Lightly mash mango mixture with a fork for texture.
8. Stack waffles, top with warm mango syrup and toasted coconut.
9. Serve immediately while crispy.

Chef's Note

For extra crisp waffles, let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking and avoid opening the waffle iron too early.

Make-Ahead Tips

Freeze cooled waffles in single layers; reheat in toaster.

Substitutions

Dairy milk works if coconut milk isn’t available; frozen mango can replace fresh.