• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Mother Rimmy's Cooking Light Done Right

guilt free, calorie-friendly, healthy recipes

Mother Rimmy's Healthy Recipe
  • Home
    • Healthy Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • Tips and Resources
    • Must-Have Healthy Kitchen Products
    • Lighten Up Your Recipes
    • Healthy Cook’s Pantry
    • Counting Calories? Weight Loss Tips with Useful Websites and Apps
  • Contact Me
  • Legal Stuff and Privacy Policy
  • PostsComments

Lightened Up Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles

January 3, 2010 By Kristi Rimkus 21 Comments

Whole Wheat Waffles

Yesterday I gave you 10 tips to lighten up your recipes. Today’s waffle recipe is a terrific example.

The original waffle recipe came from Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, and weighed in at 180 calories, 11g of fat and 0g of fiber per serving. Just a few simple changes, and now the same serving has 101 calories, 1.72g of fat, and 1.17g of fiber.

Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles

Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles

Did the family taste tester notice the difference? Of course not. These waffles were just as light and fluffy as could be, and a whole lot healthier.

Happy, healthy cooking!

Serves 12

Lightened Up Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles
Save RecipeSave Recipe
Print Recipe
Recipe Image
My Recipes My Lists My Calendar

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg whites (originally 2 eggs)
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour (originally 1 3/4 cups refined flour)
  • 1 ¾ cups fat free milk (originally whole milk)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil (originally 1/2 cup!)

Instructions

  1. Preheat waffle iron.
  2. Combine ingredients and mix until smooth.
  3. Pour 1 cup waffle mix into grids of waffle maker, and bake according to manufacturers directions.
7.8.1.2
284
http://motherrimmy.com/light-and-fluffy-whole-wheat-waffles/

* Please note that serving sizes can vary depending on the size of your waffle maker. Mine makes four squares per cup of batter, and I consider 1 square a serving.

What’s good for me in this dish?

Whole wheat flour contains fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6 and several minerals. One of the biggest benefits of whole wheat flour over refined white flour is the boost in fiber. Most people don’t get enough fiber in their diet. Fiber is necessary to keep your digestive system functioning at its best.

Calories: 101 per waffle

Weight Watchers PoinstPlus 3
Total Fat: 1.72g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Sodium: 199mg
Total Carbs: 17.58g
Dietary Fiber: 1.17g
Sugars: 3.96g
Protein: 4.09g

If you’re looking for more healthy and low calorie Weight Watchers recipes, check out my Recipe page. You’ll find hundreds of recipes that include nutrition information and Weight Watchers points.

And don’t forget to visit my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, or check out my Pinterest boards. I love to hear from you, and share my recipe finds from around the web.

Please see disclaimer for further details. Nutrition information is compiled with MacGourmet. If you find discrepancies, please let me know. It’s important to  me that I provide you with accurate information.

Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles on Foodista

 

Yields 12

Serves 12

Lightened Up Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles

Lightened Up Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles

10 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

Save RecipeSave Recipe
Print Recipe
Recipe Image
My Recipes My Lists My Calendar

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg whites (originally 2 eggs)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (originally 1 3/4 cups refined flour)
  • 1 3/4 cups fat free milk (originally whole milk)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil (originally 1/2 cup!)

Instructions

  1. Preheat waffle iron.
  2. Combine ingredients and mix until smooth.
  3. Pour 1 cup waffle mix into grids of waffle maker, and bake according to manufacturers directions.
7.8.1.2
919
http://motherrimmy.com/light-and-fluffy-whole-wheat-waffles/

Filed Under: 300 Calories or Less, Healthy Recipes, Readers Top Picks, Recipes by Calories

« Lighten Up! 10 Tips to Lighten Up Your Recipes
You Can Make Your Own Healthy Crackers! Foododelmundo’s Savory Wheat Crackers »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Maryam says

    January 3, 2010 at 9:03 am

    This looks delicious should give it a try .. happy new year
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      January 3, 2010 at 9:36 am

      Thanks. Happy New Year!
      Reply
  2. pegasuslegend says

    January 3, 2010 at 10:10 am

    I love waffles, but I kind of ruin them by smoothering them in unhealthy things like macadamia nuts, coconut and bannana's lol....had in Hawaii and hooked now with coconut syrup.....these would be perfect for me!!!!! .-= pegasuslegend´s last blog ..Polenta Pizza with Broccoli Rabe, Sausage, Mushrooms and Tomatoes =-.
    Reply
  3. Cheryl says

    January 3, 2010 at 11:03 am

    My waffle iron and I usually don't get along, but I'll have to try these out! .-= Cheryl´s last blog ..Happy....January 2nd:) =-.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      January 3, 2010 at 7:50 pm

      My problem is pancakes. I can't make a pancake for my life. I figured I had to do better with a waffle iron.
      Reply
  4. Cleo Coyle says

    January 3, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Wow. - you cut almost 80 calories with just a few changes. I'm on board with that! Cheers & Happy New Year!~Cleo
    Reply
  5. Deanna says

    January 3, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Can't wait to try them for our B&B! :) .-= Deanna´s last blog ..New Theme: Duotone =-.
    Reply
  6. Deanna says

    January 3, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Can’t wait to try them for our B&B! :) So sorry, this is my second try at a comment. My link was bad on the first one. .-= Deanna´s last blog ..We’re celebrating the new year with 20,000 blog hits and a contest for Julie and Julia DVD! Thank you for reading The Old Hen Blog! =-.
    Reply
  7. Alta says

    January 3, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Sounds delicious! I'd go for whole wheat over regular flour any time. Of course, I'm gluten-free, so I change it up by looking for other whole grain flours - but the desire is still the same - to get more vitamins, minerals, and fiber in the diet! And I've come so far that I actually prefer the "nuttier" taste of whole grains. Great job! .-= Alta´s last blog ..Kids In The Kitchen: Seafood Gumbo =-.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      January 3, 2010 at 8:12 pm

      I'm with you. Once you switch to whole grains, there is such a difference in taste and texture, I wouldn't want to go back. Thank you!
      Reply
  8. Shirley says

    January 3, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    These look delicious! Thank you for visiting and following. A very Happy New Year to you! .-= Shirley´s last blog ..Lemon-Barley Squash =-.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      January 3, 2010 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you! Happy New Year to you too!
      Reply
  9. Caveman Cooking says

    January 3, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    These look incredible, Momma Rim! Breakfast at your house must be delicious and good for you!! .-= Caveman Cooking´s last blog ..Freezer Food Fest #5 =-.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      January 4, 2010 at 7:16 am

      Thanks! I'm really enjoying your freezer food fest. Who wouldn't like left over tri-tip!
      Reply
  10. yasmeen says

    January 4, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    Wholesome pancakes,right up my alley.My best wishes for 2010 :D .-= yasmeen´s last blog ..Emeril's Baked Jalapeño Poppers =-.
    Reply
  11. Simply Life says

    January 5, 2010 at 6:17 am

    yum! this recipe sounds amazing! I'd love to have these for breakfast! .-= Simply Life´s last blog ..NuNaturals! =-.
    Reply
  12. Cheah says

    January 5, 2010 at 10:27 am

    These are certainly healthy with wheat flour. Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  13. Jessie says

    January 5, 2010 at 10:44 am

    yummmmm I love waffles
    Reply
  14. Dimitry says

    January 5, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    I love waffles need to try make whole wheat ones. Your recipe sounds great not to complicated.
    Reply
  15. kellie@foodtoglow says

    November 24, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Saw your tweet, and as my tummy is currently rumbling I thought I would torture myself by taking a peek. These sound wonderful, and I like your comparisons. Happy Thanksgiving Day when it comes, Kristi
    Reply
    • Kristi Rimkus says

      November 24, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Hi Kellie - I'm off to check out your butternut squash stacks. Anything with kale and butternut tops my list of delish! Have a terrific Thanksgiving too. :)
      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

As a certified nutrition and wellness consultant, I have a passion for cooking healthy, low calorie recipes that support a healthy lifestyle. Read More…

Copyright © 2019 Mother Rimmy's Cooking Light Done Right