Start the New Year Right with Whole Wheat Waffles
After my last post, I got a comment from fellow blogger Tammy (a.k.a. Agrigirl) that made me chuckle. She said that while she liked my blog and recipes, she wouldnโt be making my Chocolate Dipped Oreos.
In truth, after a month of toffee and salted caramels and pies and cookies, I already knew that my treat-making days were numbered! So I started the New Year with a breakfast of Whole Grain Waffles topped with strawberries from the freezer.
Eating whole wheat waffles and berries for breakfast
And guess what? I didnโt even feel deprived!
The recipe came from here and I modified it to reduce the fat a bit. Then I substituted whole wheat flour for the all purpose. If you are nervous about such a bold move, go ahead and make it with all purpose flour–or better yet, go halfsies and use half whole wheat. Itโs a great transitional step when starting to eat healthier.
Whole wheat waffle in industrial waffle iron (we like our waffles)!
I topped my whole wheat waffles with strawberries and a homemade strawberry syrup made from CSA strawberries last summer (some of which I canned for winter). Daughter #1 followed suit while my husband and the other two kids went with maple syrup, harvested and bottled just a few miles away. Hey, we’re eating local in Wisconsin in January. And it rocks!
Strawberries on whole wheat waffles
Now all of this thinking about healthier food–combined with the January 1 date of course– has me struggling with New Yearโs Resolutions. And so I have to ask–is there a difference between a New Yearโs Resolution and a goal? I am pretty sure taking off that pesky 10 extra lbs (that I try to deal with every year) counts as a resolution. But if I decide that I want to create a Garden Plan (thanks, Claire!), am I making a Resolution or setting a goal?
Of course this meant a quick internet search which at least turned up some advice…. If you want to jump start your goals, take a look at this from Forbes.
And Happy New Yearโs everyone!
Whole Wheat Waffle with strawberry from above…
Whole Wheat Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour or all purpose or combination
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk or a bit more if batter is too thick
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; beat until blended.
- Ladle the batter into a preheated waffle iron. Cook the waffles until golden and crisp. Serve immediately.
I give it 5 stars with a few adjustments. Lower the baking powder by 1tsp, cut the butter back to 3 tbsp, and cut back 1 egg. It comes out perfect. If done exactly like the original it will come out thin and greasy and gooey but with these adjustments it will be perfect not to mention the calories cut back….149 calories per waffle(8 serving) vs 201 ๏ปฟ
Though these came out just fine for me, I am also a frequent fat (and sugar) reducer in recipes I try! You might want to double check your calorie savings–dropping 1 egg (80 cals) & 1 T butter (100 cals) over 8 servings would reduce the calories by 22 each (baking powder is negligible). I hope you got to top these with something wonderful like fresh strawberries!
I’m making these today and freezing for a week of easy breakfasts! I hate separating eggs & beating the whites etc (that all waffle recipes seem to require) so I like the fact that this recipe doesn’t ask for it.
Have fun with your make and freeze project. I periodically do that too (or with pancakes) and the kids love it!
Waffles are one of my very favorite breakfasts – how I dream of the day I will again own a wafflemaker! ๐
I was so lucky to get the one I have. My brother worked in a restaurant in college and passed along their commercial waffle iron when the restaurant was sold to new owners. It gives a crisper exterior than so many of the modern teflon irons.
put enough butter and syrup on there and you won’t even realize they’re whole wheat. ๐
Whipped cream works too ๐
I think I should make your waffles my goal Inger ๐ Mind you I’ve never made waffles before, can you make them without a waffle pan, or is that a daft question!
And thanks for the shout out – (it seems the link is broken for some reason, but I looked at the title of the page you were referencing and realised you were thinking of garden plans ๐ http://promenadeplantings.com/2013/10/16/a-garden-in-the-making
Happy New Year Inger!
Thanks for the heads up on the link–one too many http in there. Also fixed the spelling of your name–where was I that day?! And thanks for the garden inspiration that prompted all this!
You do need a waffle iron to make waffles, but if you don’t have one pancakes are the next best think and I have a healthy recipe here: https://artofnaturalliving.com/2013/07/08/organic-strawberry-syrup-and-pancakes-or/
Happy New Year as well Claire!
What a delicious way to start the new year!
Thanks!
These look beautiful and a perfect way to start the New Yearโฆ.or any day! Happy New Year, Inger!
Thanks Kathy. Happy New Year to you too!
Oh yum! Thanks for the mention. I am pursuing healthy options in 2014.
2014 is getting off to a tough start. New session of ballet starts tomorrow and right away class is called off for a “cold day” But my oldest taught me the elementary backstroke over vacation!
I love these Inger! I think look amazing!
Happy new year!
Thanks Gloria. Happy New Year to you too!
Looks like a great breakfast, Inger. Hope your new year is happy!
Best wishes for a happy 2014 to you too Freeda!