What square shaped, syrup soaked breakfast food has been deemed forbidden for those of you who are watching your figure? The Belgian culinary specialty doesn’t have to be avoided anymore! We have a few recipes that will give the waffle a new and improved reputation.
Waffled Zucchini-Parmesan Fritters (151 Calories per serving)
2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
1 large egg
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Olive oil cooking spray
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pumpkin Spice Waffles (547 Calories per serving)
2 1/4 cups oat flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice or cloves
3 large eggs
Scant 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup packed pumpkin puree
3 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Chocolate Chip Waffles (259 Calories per serving)
1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Cinnamon Roll Waffles (340 Calories per serving)
Waffles:
2 Tbsp. coconut flour (or almond flour), sifted
1/2 scoop WHEY+ vanilla protein isolate
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 egg whites
2–4 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
Frosting:
1 Tbsp. coconut butter, melted
1 Tbsp. WHEY+ vanilla protein isolate
Milk to thin out
Cinnamon for dusting
Applesauce Waffles (440 Calories per serving)
1 large egg
1/4 cup ground flax seed (or 2 more eggs)
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups oat flour
2 cups almond flour (or hazelnut flour)
Cooking spray
Apple Cider Waffles (169 Calories per serving)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 large egg
1 cup apple cider
Brie & Blueberry Waffle Grilled Cheese (510 Calories per serving)
1 1/2 cups blueberries
Zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
8 buttermilk waffles
4 oz. brie, thinly sliced
Blueberry Quinoa Waffles (302 Calories per serving)
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup toasted quinoa flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
1 mashed banana
1 egg yolk
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Waffles (261 Calories per serving)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 cup sweet potato puree (canned or fresh)
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