Banana Quinoa Waffles with Mixed Berries

How to make Banana Quinoa Waffles with Mixed Berries Recipe - These waffles are so healthy that it’s okay to drizzle real maple syrup on them.

Ingredients:
1⁄2 cup water
1⁄4 cup quinoa
12⁄3 cups white whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons packed brown
sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana
3 eggs, separated
4 tablespoons (1⁄2 stick)
unsalted butter, melted
11⁄2 cups fat-free milk
2 cups fresh berries
(blueberries, raspberries,
sliced strawberries)
Maple syrup (if desired)

Method:
1 In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Transfer to small bowl; chill 1 to 2 hours.

2 Preheat waffle iron, according to manufacturer’s instructions. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa, banana, egg yolks, butter, and milk. Add to flour mixture; stir until combined.

3 In another medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in banana batter.

4 Add batter to waffle iron. Cook according to manufacturer’s instructions. Top with berries and syrup, if desired. Makes 10 waffles.

Nutrition per waffle: 176 calories; 7g protein; 5g fat (3g saturated fat); 27g carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 95mg calcium; 1mg iron; 133mg sodium.

Banana Quinoa Waffles with Mixed Berries