Banana Bread Waffles with Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Syrup

May 14, 2013

I don’t know about you but weekday mornings aren’t the time for big, sit down breakfasts. In my perfect world they would be because I love breakfast food. :) However, that is not reality. Around here, we usually have quick breakfasts such as yogurt and granola, oatmeal, fruit and muffins, etc. So, when Saturday rolls around, I like to prepare a nice breakfast that consists of more than just grab and go options.

For the Waffles
3/4 C all-purpose flour
1/2 C whole wheat flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 large ripe bananas, mashed
3 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs, beaten
1 C non-fat milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Syrup
3/4 C brown sugar
2/3 C water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
additional bananas for garnish, optional

In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together bananas, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well-combined. Add wet...
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Nutritions

Calories
689

Sodium
205mg
8% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
12g
25% DV

Carbs
138g
47% DV

Fiber
8g
35% DV

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