Name: Power Waffles with Yogurt, Bananas and Almonds
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups warm light soy milk* or nonfat milk (105°F. to 115°F.); 1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dry yeast; 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 1 cup buckwheat flour**; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 large egg whites, beaten to blend; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 6 bananas, sliced; Honey or pure maple syrup; 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; *Soy milk is available at some supermarkets and most natural foods stores.; **Buckwheat flour is sold at some natural foods stores and specialty foods stores.

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Power Waffles with Yogurt, Bananas and AlmondsSteve Cohen

These delicious waffles will propel you guilt-free through the morning.

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Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups warm light soy milk* or nonfat milk (105°F. to 115°F.)

1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon dry yeast

1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

1 cup buckwheat flour**

1 cup old-fashioned oats

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

6 large egg whites, beaten to blend

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or vegetable oil

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

6 bananas, sliced

Honey or pure maple syrup

3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

*Soy milk is available at some supermarkets and most natural foods stores.

**Buckwheat flour is sold at some natural foods stores and specialty foods stores.

Preparation

Step 1
Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Mix both flours, oats, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Add yeast mixture; stir to blend (batter will be thick). Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 200°F. Preheat Belgian waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Mix egg whites, melted butter and baking powder into batter. Spoon 1 cup batter onto iron; spread with spatula. Cover and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer waffle to baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Repeat, making 6 waffles total.
Step 3
Place waffles on plates. Top with yogurt, bananas, honey and almonds.

TagsWaffle Buckwheat Flour Oat Rice & Grains Banana Fruit Almond Nut Main Breakfast Brunch Vegetarian Easy Bon Appétit

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