DIY Whole Wheat Waffles

These light, crispy waffles taste so much better then frozen toaster waffles and take only minutes to make.

By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN

What do you do on mornings when you have a few extra minutes to spare? Forget about hitting snooze and fire up your waffle iron. Go ahead and treat your family to a batch of whole wheat waffles. My favorite homemade waffle recipe originally came from King Arthur Flour, but I lightened it up. (Love their brands, but don’t work for the company.) I prefer whole-wheat “white” flour, which adds fiber and results in a beautiful, golden-brown color. To trim fat and calories, I use egg whites (2 egg whites to replace 1 egg) and reduce the oil by 25-percent. I recommend low-fat buttermilk if you like a savory flavor. Finally, top off your waffles with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup or vanilla Greek yogurt.

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Whole Wheat Waffles

Makes 10 waffles (4×4-inch squares)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups whole-wheat white flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• salt to taste (optional)
• 4 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 3 cups low-fat butter milk (you can use low-fat or skim milk too)
• 1/2 cup canola oil

 Steps:

1. Preheat your waffle iron while you make the batter.
2. In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar and salt if using. Stir until everything is mixed together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: egg whites, milk, and oil.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter will look lumpy, no worries.  Over mixing will result in flat, chewy waffles.
5. Since all waffle irons cook differently, cook the waffles according to the directions that came with your waffle iron.

Nutrition Information per waffle: 300 calories, 8.5 grams protein, 38.5 grams carbohydrate, 12 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 1.5 milligrams cholesterol, 5 grams dietary fiber, 281 milligrams sodium

Photo Credit: iStock.

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