Gluten Free Vanilla Pomegranate Waffles

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

millet flour

3/4 cup

sweet white or glutinous rice flour (finely ground)

1/2 cup

potato starch

1/3 cup

tapioca starch

2 tbsp

organic sugar

1/2 tsp

xanthan gum

2 1/2 tsp

baking powder

3/4 tsp

baking soda

vanilla bean, seeds scraped out, pod reserved

2 cups

well shaken buttermilk, room temp (can also use almond or coconut milk)

1/3 cup

melted and slightly cooled coconut oil

eggs separated, room temperature

1 tbsp

bourbon vanilla extract

1 cup

pomegranate arils

Optional: pure maple syrup and Greek yogurt