Banana Brownie Waffles

Banana Brownie Waffles

Makes Eight 4 ½ x 4 ½-inch Waffles

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups 1% milk
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 2 large eggs, beaten (we like to use Eggland’s Best eggs)
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and set aside.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, bananas, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.  Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.

4. Coat the hot waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray.  Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron (about 2 cups or according to your waffle iron) and cook on medium-high setting.  Repeat with the remaining batter.

5. Serve with sliced bananas or strawberries on top and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

Nutrition Information per Serving (1 waffle):  310 calories, 12g fat (1.5g saturated, 0.8g omega-3), 300mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 10g protein, 20% calcium, 15% iron