Whole Grain Waffles

Whole grains are better than refined ones, more nutrients, more fiber, need I go on? This healthier version of a breakfast classic should tide you over until lunch. Make these waffles ahead of time, store in the freezer wrapped in plastic wrap or separated with parchment paper, and pop in the toaster for a nutritious breakfast. If you are feeding the whole family at once you may wish to heat them in the oven all at once, right on the oven rack. If you're not planning on later toasting these waffles you may find them softer than what you are used to.

Whole Grain Waffles

2 eggs -- beaten
1 3/4 cups skim milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup rolled oats
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. In another bowl combine whole wheat pastry flour, flax seed meal, wheat germ, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until smooth.

Preheat a waffle iron, and coat with cooking spray. Pour batter (amount will vary, check your waffle iron instructions) into waffle iron in batches, and cook until crisp and golden brown.

Heat frozen waffle in toaster or a in 400 degree oven 5 minutes or until hot and crispy.


Per Serving: 175 Calories; 5g Fat; 8g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 6g Fiber; 54mg Cholesterol; 360mg Sodium.