Thinking about making a healthy and tasty breakfast this weekend for your family? How about some crispy and healthy best homemade waffles? Yes, you read it right. We are going to tell you about a whole wheat waffle recipe which is super healthy and can be made at home quickly!
You will need one for this recipe. Thought about buying a waffle iron? Trust us; the waffle iron is a worthy investment as it lets you make this easy homemade waffle whenever you need. The preparation takes about 8-12 minutes. However, you bake it only for 4-5 minutes and it is ready to serve. Pretty easy and quick breakfast or snack recipe for you.
Let’s now answer the most often asked question “Are waffles healthy?”
Trying to add that extra fiber to your family’s diet is not only tasty but also healthy. Waffles made of wheat are healthy because they are 100% whole wheat flour. And believe us, no one will ever get to know as they turn out to be crispy and light as well. The egg which is one of the other contents of the waffle recipe is a high source of protein. Kids love to eat plenty of these waffles and guess what the best part is? Adding plenty of fruits before giving the waffle to the kids makes them gobble all of it. All the ingredients used for this whole wheat recipe for waffles make it the best breakfast for your family. It is recommended to add organic ingredients when feasible.
Can you add Waffles as Part of your Daily Diet?
Whole wheat waffles are a wholesome healthy diet. Additional berries/yogurt add nutritional value to your meal as well making it a completely healthy breakfast. If you are used to having a plain waffle with high sugar syrup, it is absolutely not healthy. However, it is recommended that you have other sources as well for protein and daily dairy dosage. Whole wheat waffle can be added a moderate number of times for your breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cup lukewarm milk (any type should do – skimmed milk or any)
- ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 tbs honey
- ½ tbs powdered cinnamon
- ¼ tbs baking soda
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tbs baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Maple syrup (warmed for serving)
- Chopped Fruits for topping
- Whipped sugarless cream (optional)
Instructions to prepare:
- Preheat your waffle iron. Put it to heat while preparing your waffle batter.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, oil and honey, baking soda and cinnamon. Whisk it well until combined.
- Add the wheat to this mixture along with the baking powder and a pinch of salt. Again, whisk it vigorously until the mixture forms an even paste.
- When the waffle iron is hot, add a little butter to grease it.
- Add some batter onto the center of the iron. It should bake for about 3-4 minutes in general but good to take a look at the instruction that came with your waffle iron maker. Make some good round whole wheat Belgian waffles (deep-pocket) 7 inches waffles.
- Keep the waffles warm and top it up with pure maple syrup. Sprinkle some fruits on it and enjoy with fresh whipped cream as per your choice.
- Dig and enjoy!
Remember to freeze the left over.
Toppings for the whole wheat Belgian waffle:
