Breakfast

Banana Granola Waffles

Makes ten 6-inch round heart waffles

Banana Granola Waffles

Makes ten 6-inch round heart waffles

Fresh, homemade waffles make breakfast a special occasion. Freeze the extras to use when time is scarce.

283 Calories (43% from fat)
carb. 34g
pro. 7g
fat 14g
sat. fat 2g
chol. 46mg
sod. 277mg
calc. 69mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¾ cups reduced fat milk
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup mashed ripe banana
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granola (chop nuts if too large)

Preparation

  1. Place ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine until well blended and smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart ® Heart Waffle Maker on setting #3 (green indicator light will be illuminated when preheated). *
  2. Pour ⅓ cup batter onto the center of the lower grid; spread batter using a heatproof spatula to within ½-inch of the edge of the grid. Sprinkle batter with about 1½ tablespoons granola. Close lid of waffle maker - indicator light ill turn red. When light turns green again, waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffle.
  3. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. You may keep waffles warm until ready to serve in a 200°F oven.