Banana Blueberry Waffles Food

HEALTHY WAFFLE RECIPE - BANANA OAT & BLUEBERRY

Steps:

• Place the dry ingredients (flour, oats cinnamon and baking powder) into a large mixing bowl
• Mix the dry ingredients so they are evenly distributed
• Place the bananas, milk, and eggs in a blender or smoothie maker (I use a nutribullet)
• Blend
• Add the smoothie mix to the dry ingredients, mix with a wooden spoon
• Stir the blueberries into the waffle batter
• Prepare your waffle iron as per it's instructions. I find a medium heat best for this recipe
• I use spray oil on the waffle before adding the waffle batter
• Cook as per your waffle iron instructions

BANANA BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a second bowl, combine the egg, milk, bananas and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with blueberries. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. If desired, serve with syrup and sliced bananas. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in a resealable freezer container. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil, and reheat in a preheated 375° oven 6-10 minutes. Or, place a stack of 3 pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high until heated through, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 minutes.

BANANA & BLUEBERRY WAFFLES WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Cherry Sauce: Using a large pot combine sugar, almond extract, water and corn syrup.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
• Next reduce the heat to a simmer and add the lime rind and cherries and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes longer.
• If you want a thicker sauce add 1 1/2 tsps of cornstarch and 3 tsps of water to a mug, whisk well to remove lumps.
• Add to hot cherry sauce bringing to a boil, cook until desired thickness is achieved.
• Cream Topping: In a large bowl whip sour cream and mascarpone cheese until a soft peak forms then gently mix into the whipped cream.
• Place covered in fridge until needed.
• Waffles: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
• In a smaller bowl whisk together the buttermilk, 2% milk, mascarpone cheese and egg yolks.
• Next gently whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold into the waffle batter then add the blueberries and diced bananas.
• Brush hot waffle iron lightly with vegetable oil and pour batter into each waffle mold.
• Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions until golden (3 minutes).
• Place waffles in low oven in 1 layer to stay crisp.
• When ready to assemble, place waffle or waffles on plate, place a generous amount of topping in center of waffles and pour desired amount of cherry sauce over top and ENJOY.