Power Waffles with Yogurt, Bananas and Almonds

Hearty and nutritious Belgian waffles made with a blend of all-purpose and buckwheat flour, oats, and crystallized ginger. Topped with yogurt, fresh bananas, honey, and toasted almonds for a protein-rich breakfast.

6 servings
1 hr 45 min

Ingredients

  • cups soy milk
  • ¼ cup minced crystallized ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry yeast
  • cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 6 whole bananas
  • to taste honey
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Mix both flours, oats, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Add yeast mixture; stir to blend (batter will be thick). Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight.

    70 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat oven to 200°F. Preheat Belgian waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Mix egg whites, melted butter and baking powder into batter. Spoon 1 cup batter onto iron; spread with spatula. Cover and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer waffle to baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Repeat, making 6 waffles total.

    30 min

  3. 3.

    Place waffles on plates. Top with yogurt, bananas, honey and almonds.

    5 min