Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk blue cornmeal, salt and sugar together. Add the boiling water and stir thoroughly until everything is wet and combined. Set aside.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter and egg.

Step 3

In another small bowl, mix the brown rice flour and the baking powder together and stir gently.

Step 4

Add the milk mixture to the blue cornmeal mixture and stir to combine, and then add the brown rice flour and baking powder mixture, stirring until incorporated.

Step 5

Add the vanilla and nuts, if using.

Step 6

Over medium heat, place a large cast iron or non-stick skillet. Add a tablespoon of butter or vegan butter or a splash of oil.

Step 7

Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake or approximately 1/3 cup batter for each waffle.

Step 8

Feel free to top your waffle or pancake with banana slices or berries.

Step 9

After the pancakes have cooked about 4 minutes, peak at the underside--if it's golden brown, it's time to flip. Cook the other side until equally golden, about another 4 minutes.

Step 10

Waffles are much easier as the waffle maker will indicate when the waffle is ready. Use 1/2 cup to measure the batter for a waffle.

Step 11

Serve immediately with real maple syrup and more fruit, if desired.