Whole Wheat Gingerbread Waffles
These whole wheat gingerbread waffles are fluffy, yet crisp on the outside thanks to a simple trick. Enjoy these waffles as a festive holiday breakfast or as a warmly spiced treat year-round. Great to freeze and reheat!
Servings 12 (one 4"x4" square)
Calories 236kcal
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk (see note)
- ¾ cup neutral-flavored cooking oil (such as vegetable or canola)
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Separate egg yolks and whites into two separate bowls. Add the yolks to a large mixing bowl and the whites to either a small bowl or the bowl of a food processor.
- In bowl with the yolks, add buttermilk, oil, molasses, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium-high speed or until all ingredients are combined and creamy.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg and mix until dry ingredients are just combined.
- In the food processor, pulse egg whites until they are very fluffy and light. Fold egg whites into the waffle batter until fully incorporated and no larger pockets of egg whites remain, but do not overmix.
- Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron and cook to preferred doneness.
Notes
Buttermilk: To make homemade buttermilk, pour 1 ½ tablespoon of white vinegar to 1 ½ cups of 1% (or 2%) milk, stir, and let sit for a few minutes before adding to the recipe.
Wrap leftover waffles with foil and refrigerate, or wrap with foil and store in an air-tight bag or container and freeze. To reheat, pop individual waffles in the toaster so they're crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 14" x 4" square | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 15.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 4.3g | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.
