The Bloom

Ingredients:   Waffle Batter 1 Cup sprouted grain flour (or whole wheat all-purpose or whole wheat pastry) 2 whole wheat graham cracker sheets 1 whole wheat graham cracker sheet, broken into small pieces 1 large egg 3 ounces Kohana Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate 5 ounces milk 2 large very ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla 2.5 teaspoons baking powder   Chocolate Sauce • 1/2 cup 55-85% chocolate • 1.5 Tbsp Kohana Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate   Peanut Butter Spread • 4 Tbsp peanut butter • 1.5 Tbsp Kohana Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate   Additional • 8 large marshmallows   Directions: 1....

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