DESCRIPTION OF BANANA SPICE MORNING WAFFLES
Embark on a delightful breakfast adventure with banana spice morning waffles, where health meets taste in every bite. These waffles merge the wholesomeness of whole wheat flour with the natural sweetness of bananas and a hint of warm spices. They’re perfect for a leisurely morning breakfast or a brunch that will impress your guests. Each waffle is crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and bursting with flavours of cinnamon and nutmeg.
RECIPE CATEGORY
- Breakfast
- Brunch
SERVING SIZE
8 servings
CUISINE
American
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
- Fry (Pan-Fry)
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
- Weekend Breakfast
- Family Gathering
- Fall Comfort Food
- Winter Brunch
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
- High Fibre
- Low Fat
- Healthy
- Kid Friendly
DISH TYPE
- Breakfast
- Waffles
INGREDIENTS FOR BANANA SPICE MORNING WAFFLES
Waffle Batter:
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 3/4 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Topping:
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 200 per serving
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 10g
PREPARATION FOR BANANA SPICE MORNING WAFFLES
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, applesauce, mashed banana, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Make Batter: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Cook Waffles: Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Prepare Apple Topping: While waffles are cooking, melt butter or coconut oil in a pan. Add apples and maple syrup, cooking until apples are tender. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOKING TIME
20 minutes
TIPS FOR BANANA SPICE MORNING WAFFLES
- Consistency Check: If the batter is too thick, add a little more almond milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Keeping Warm: Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
VARIATIONS
- Vegan Version: Use flax eggs instead of regular eggs and vegan butter or coconut oil for the topping.
- Gluten-Free: Swap whole wheat flour for a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
PREPPING AND STORAGE GUIDE FOR BANANA SPICE MORNING WAFFLES
- Refrigerate: Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Freeze waffles between sheets of wax paper in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster for a quick breakfast.
Experience the joy of healthy eating with these “Banana Spice Morning Waffles” that are sure to become a new family favourite.