Banana Waffles
Classic waffle for a weekend brunch.
Makes 6 waffles
2
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons cornmeal
2
tablespoons light brown sugar
¾
teaspoon baking soda
¾
teaspoon kosher salt
¼
teaspoon ground cinnamon
2
cups buttermilk
2
large eggs
1
cup mashed banana
(about 2 medium bananas)
2
teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2
/
cup vegetable oil
3
1.
Combine dry ingredients in a large
mixing bowl; whisk until well blended.
In either a large measuring cup or
separate mixing bowl, combine the
remaining ingredients and whisk to
combine (be sure the banana is well
blended. If there are any lumps they
can be smoothed out by using a stick
or countertop blender, or a food pro-
cessor). Add the liquid ingredients to
the dry and whisk until smooth.
2.
Preheat the waffle maker to desired
setting (a tone will sound when pre-
heated).
3.
Pour a scant cup of batter through the
top of the spout. When tone sounds,
the waffle is ready. Carefully open
the waffle maker and remove baked
waffle. Close waffle maker and repeat
with remaining batter. For best results,
serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 474 (51% from fat)• carb. 49g • sugars 13g
• pro. 10g • fat 27g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 67mg
• sod. 501mg • calc. 112mg • fiber 2g
Chocolate Waffles
Kids will love having chocolate for breakfast,
but these waffles also make a delicious dessert
when topped with whipped cream or ice cream
Makes 6 waffles
2
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
½
cup granulated sugar
2
/
cup unsweetened cocoa powder,
3
sifted
2
teaspoons baking powder
½
teaspoon baking soda
½
teaspoon kosher salt
½
teaspoon ground cinnamon
2½
cups buttermilk
2
large eggs
1
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1
/
cup vegetable oil
3
½
cup semisweet mini chocolate
morsels
1.
Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa pow-
der, baking powder, baking soda,
salt and cinnamon in a large mixing
bowl; whisk to blend. In either a large
measuring cup or separate mixing
bowl, combine the liquid ingredients
and whisk to combine. Add to the dry
ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Fold in the morsels.
2.
Preheat the waffle maker to desired
setting (a tone will sound when pre-
heated).
3.
Pour a scant cup of batter through the
top of the spout. When tone sounds,
the waffle is ready. Carefully open
the waffle maker and remove baked
waffle. Close waffle maker and repeat
with remaining batter. For best results,
serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 503 (37% from fat) • carb. 69g • sugars 33g
• pro. 12g • fat 21g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 66mg
• sod. 523mg • calc. 129mg • fiber 3g
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