Multi-Grain Waffles

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Traditional waffles are a butter-laden, high-carb indulgence, but they make the transition to good fats and smart carbs beautifully, yielding crisp, nutty-tasting waffles with all the sweet pleasure of the original. The batter can also be used for pancakes.

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Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 waffles
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk

  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • cup whole-wheat flour

  • cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ, or cornmeal

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Mix buttermilk and oats in a medium bowl; let stand for 15 minutes.

  2. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat germ (or cornmeal), baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.

  3. Stir eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla into the oat mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; mix with a rubber spatula just until moistened.

  4. Coat a waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat. Spoon in enough batter to cover three-fourths of the surface (about 2/3 cup for an 8-by-8-inch waffle iron). Cook until waffles are crisp and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Wrap any leftovers individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven.

Storage smarts: For long-term freezer storage, wrap your food in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. The plastic will help prevent freezer burn while the foil will help keep off-odors from seeping into the food.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Spring 2003

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
5g Fat
31g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 2 waffles
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 7g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Vitamin A 102IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 28mcg 7%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 48mg 11%
Potassium 220mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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