Hearty Whole Grain Waffles
Need more fiber and heart-healthy nutrients in your diet? Try these Hearty Whole Grain Waffles for a great start to your morning. They are low in fat and sugar. Make up a big batch, freeze them and pull them out when you need them!
Servings: 20 waffles
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 3-1/2 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup milled flax seed
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Beat in the flours, flax seed, wheat germ, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix just until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Preheat a waffle iron and spray it with cooking spray.
- Pour the appropriate amount of batter into waffle iron and cook until crisp and golden brown, according to waffle iron directions.
- Serve with fresh fruit, or your favorite maple syrup.
- These pancakes freeze well in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks. Reheat them in the toaster or air fryer to make them a little crispy.
Notes
This recipe made 20 4-inch square waffles.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 20 small waffles, with 1 serving being 1 waffle. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 87g | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g