Hungry Girl: Treat Yourself By Whipping Up Apple Pie Waffles at Home
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There’s a reason that weekend brunches are so popular: We want to cut loose from our usual (boring) breakfast routine and enjoy indulgent morning meals we’re not likely to make on weekdays. This includes dishes like made-from-scratch waffles with decadent toppings.
If I can eat a healthy restaurant-quality breakfast at home, I’m willing to roll up my sleeves and cook, especially if it means I can stay in my pajamas! These waffles have juicy apple bits cooked right into the batter, and they’re finished with a sweet and creamy topping. It’s apple pie à la mode, but breakfast appropriate! Skip the overpriced brunch spots, and make this dish instead.
OMG Apple Pie Waffles
Serves 4
Topping
¾ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
½ cup natural light whipped topping
1 packet natural no-calorie sweetener
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. vanilla extract
? tsp. nutmeg
Dash salt
Waffles
¾ cup (about 6 large) egg whites
2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1 cup whole-wheat flour
¾ cup cups peeled and finely chopped Fuji or Gala apples, or more for topping
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
3 packets natural no-calorie sweetener
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. salt
1. In a medium bowl, mix topping ingredients until smooth and uniform. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Place egg whites in a medium bowl. With an electric mixer set to medium speed, beat until fluffy, 1 – 2 minutes.
3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter for 25 seconds, or until melted. Add remaining waffle ingredients (except whipped egg whites) and ¾ cup water. Whisk until smooth and uniform.
4. Gently but thoroughly fold egg whites into batter. Stir until just mixed and uniform.
5. Spray a standard round waffle maker with nonstick spray, and set heat to medium. Once hot, pour ¼th of the batter (about ¾ cup) into the center of the waffle maker. Close and cook for 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Transfer waffle to a plate. Repeat to make 3 more waffles, re-spraying between waffles if needed.
7. Just before serving, top each waffle with 1/4th of the topping (about ¼ cup).
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Nutritional Information: 1 waffle with about ¼ cup of topping: 239 calories, 4.5g total fat (2g sat fat), 591mg sodium, 35g carbs, 5g fiber, 7.5g sugars, 13.5g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
