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
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
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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
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Combine ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour 1 cup waffle mix into grids of waffle maker, and bake according to manufacturers directions.
* 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
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Yields 12
Serves 12
Lightened Up Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles
10 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
30 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 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
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Combine ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour 1 cup waffle mix into grids of waffle maker, and bake according to manufacturers directions.
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