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Whole wheat waffles have more fiber and vitamin A than their Belgian cousins. An easy breakfast recipe for waffle makers, this waffle recipe brings autumn to your breakfast table.
Diabetic Recipe - Heart Healthy Recipe
Yield: 4 servings
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 3 Tbsp canola oil
Preheat waffle maker.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda.
In separate bowl, beat egg, egg whites, milk, pumpkin and canola oil.
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients using a rubber spatula. Do not to overmix.
Bake in waffle maker until steam ceases.
Tips for great healthy waffles:
- The oil in the batter will prevent the waffle from sticking, so don’t use non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- To serve the whole family at once, heat your oven to 250 degrees and store waffles there until you’re done cooking.
- Beat egg whites separately for fluffier interiors.
Nutrition facts (per serving):
Calories: 302
Fat: 13g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 49mg
Sodium: 159mg
Carbohydrate: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g