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Best Healthy Waffles

A few easy substitutions make these waffles a lot healthier than the average recipe.
Course Breakfast
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 6
Author Holly- 3 Yummy Tummies

Ingredients

  • 2 C. Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 1/2 C. 2% Milk could also use skim
  • 1/3 C. Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 3 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tbsp. Honey
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter; melted could substitute with canola oil
  • 1 Tsp. Vanilla
  • 1/2 Tsp. Almond Extract
  • 3 Tbsp. Flax Seed
  • 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp. Salt
  • Toppings:
  • Sliced Bananas
  • Chia Seeds

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl; whisk lemon juice into milk and set aside for several minutes.
  2. In a large bowl; combine flour, flax seed, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  3. Create a well in the center of the flower mixture to make room for the eggs.
  4. Crack eggs and add into the center of the well; lightly whisk the eggs.
  5. Add the milk mixture, applesauce, honey, vanilla, almond extract and melted butter; mix into the mixture until combined.
  6. Lightly grease waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray.
  7. Once heated; add around 1/2 C. of batter to waffle iron.
  8. Cook until heated through and lightly browned.
  9. Top with fresh banana slices and sprinkle with chia seeds.
  10. Serve topped with pure maple syrup.