Make Ahead
Good-for-You Toaster Waffles
- Makes 20 small waffles
Author Notes
My kids love to have high-carb, sweet breakfasts (pancakes, cold cereal). I prefer that they have something higher in protein to get a good nutritional start on the day, but I also fall prey to needing something that can be served quickly. These waffles (from a Cuisinart waffle iron recipe but adapted to be healthier) cover all the bases: my kids see them as a "treat" breakfast, they're full of protein and whole grains, and they're a fast weekday breakfast. I often make a double batch, freezing all and toasting as needed. —doctorbaker
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients
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3 cups
rolled oats
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1.5 cups
whole wheat pastry flour
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4 teaspoons
baking powder
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1 teaspoon
cinnamon
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1 teaspoon
salt
- Other Ingredients (at room temperature)
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4
eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup
coconut oil (warmed to liquid consistency)
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1 cup
peanut butter
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2 cups
milk
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fruit, maple syrup, or jam
Directions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, coconut oil, peanut butter, and milk together until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and stir to incorporate.
- Let batter rest for a few minutes while heating up waffle iron.
- Once waffle iron is warm, pour an appropriate amount of batter into the iron (mine uses about 1 cup per 4 waffles). Close lid a cook until waffles are just starting to brown. Place waffles on cooling rack. Repeat until all of the batter is cooked.
- Once waffles are completely cooled, cut or break into toaster-size pieces and freeze in a closed container.
- To serve, just take one or more waffles out of the freezer and toast (I use the darkest setting on my toaster).
- Since the waffles themselves have no added sugar, serve with fruit, maple syrup, or jam.
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