Whole Grain Waffles Recipe

Waffles originate in Belgium but have become popular worldwide to such an extent that we can also find them in the most exclusive restaurants. As for their place of origin, waffles or waffles owe their name to the German word Waffle, which means honeycomb, a shape that can remind us when we see its grid. These are ideal for breakfasts or snacks combined with fruit, cold cuts, eggs or cheese, among others.

Continue reading on how to learn how to make this simple recipe, as well as the nutritional properties of whole-grain waffles. We show you a totally healthy recipe; exactly we teach you how to make whole wheat waffles.

Ingredients to make Whole Grain Waffles:

• 1 cup of whole meal flour (150 grams)
• 1 cup nonfat or nonfat milk
• 1 dessert spoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

How to make Whole Grain Waffles:

1. To start preparing your whole wheat waffles, mix all the ingredients and let the preparation rest for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Cover a waffle mold with spray oil and cook them for 10 minutes in a hot oven, exactly at 200º.
3. If instead of a silicone waffle pan like the one you see in the picture, you have the exact waffle maker, you should also coat it with cooking spray and add the appropriate preparation so that it covers the holes.
4.  Do not exceed that limit; otherwise it will tip over the sides. Also, remember that the preparation has baking powder as a leavening agent.
5. If necessary, since your waffles are not fully cooked, turn the pan over to brown it in the oven for another 5 minutes.
6. This is only valid if you prepare it in the silicone mold in the oven.
7. You already have your whole wheat waffles ready to accompany with sweets, cold cuts, scrambled eggs, fruit or whatever you like the most.
8. Continue reading to the end so you don’t miss the nutritional information about this dish.

Nutritional information

As you have been able to observe, in this recipe we have modified the flour used, we have replaced the white one with the integral one, as well as we have eliminated the egg and the butter.

These modifications greatly improve the nutritional quality of the waffles, reducing their calories by almost half compared to the original version. These whole grain waffles provide 97 calories per serving. Thus, they are ideal for those looking to lose weight, eat healthy or it is also suitable for people who have diabetes. In addition, since they do not have eggs, they are suitable for vegans.