May 6, 2012

Whole Grain Waffles

INGREDIENTS
(yields: 3 waffles)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 3/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup mashed banana
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries, divided
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, divided
  • 6 teaspoons maple syrup, divided

PREPARATION


  • Heat waffle iron. In a blender, process oats until flourlike in texture. 
  • In a bowl, combine oats with flour, flaxseed, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. 
  • In a second bowl, beat egg white until stiff peaks form. 
  • In a third bowl, mix milk, banana, oil and egg yolk. 
  • Gently stir milk-banana mixture into dry ingredients; gently fold in egg white until just combined. 
  • Coat waffle iron with cooking spray; pour 1/3 cup batter onto iron, and cook until waffle is crispy and pale gold, about 4 minutes. Repeat twice. 
  • Top each waffle with 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1 tbsp almonds and 2 tsp syrup.
Inspired By:Self Magazine