Whole Grain Waffles with Blueberries and Almonds!

It’s a breakfast week in our household. After spending quite a bit of money on groceries last week in order to entertain our weekend guests and host a Super Bowl party, we mutually decided that we would use up the eggs in our fridge in as many creative ways as possible. Monday we did egg muffins, fruit, and yogurt and last night I tried a new waffle recipe from the February issue of SELF magazine. Oh yum were they tasty!

The flavors of the waffle itself are very subtle, but the toppings put them over the edge! I really enjoy using plain yogurt on my pancakes and waffles instead of globs of syrup for an extra protein boost. The blueberries gave the perfect berry-licious bite and an antioxidant-rich punch! If you enjoy a bit of a crunch, nuts are a great way to add nutrition and even more flavor! These are the toppings I chose, but by all means, GET CREATIVE! Anything (healthy) goes!!

If you’re looking to wow a crowd or just your significant other, definitely book mark this recipe! Happy eating!!

Whole Grain Waffles with Blueberries and Almonds

adapted from SELF Magazine February 2012

Makes ~6 waffles

1/2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 T ground flaxseed
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg (yolk and white separated)
3/4 c. milk (I used whole milk)
1/4 c. mashed banana
1 T canola oil
Plain yogurt, blueberries, maple syrup, and almonds for topping

Directions:

Blend oats in a food processor until flour-like in texture. In a large bowl, combine flours, flax, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a medium bowl add the wet ingredients; egg yolk, milk, mashed banana, oil, and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat the egg white until fluffy peaks form. Add wet ingredients in to the dry ingredients until just combined and then gently fold in the egg white.

Heat waffle iron, spray with cooking spray, and add 1/4 c. of batter to each waffle square. Cook until the waffle is crisp and brown.

Top with 2 tsp maple syrup, 1/4 c. plain yogurt, 1/2 c. blueberries, and 1 T chopped almonds.

Nutritional Profile (per 2 waffles): 338 calories, 12 g fat (2.2 g sat), 55 g carbohydrate, 8.4 g fiber, 13.9 g protein, 17 g sugars, 260 mg sodium, 540 mg potassium, 67 mg cholesterol, 17% calcium, 14% vitamin C, 16% vitamin E, 10% folate, 21% selenium