Brunch Style Waffles

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What You Need:

  • 1 C of flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 C of skim milk
  • 1/4 C of orange juice
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp orange peel, grated
  • 1/8 tsp orange extract
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 C of fresh blueberries

How to Make It:

  1. Preheat the waffle iron.
  2. Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl and stir to combine.
  3. In another bowl whisk together the egg yolk, milk, orange juice, butter, orange peel and extract.
  4. Stir the mixture into the flour ingredients until just moistened.
  5. In a small bowl beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
  6. Gently fold the mixture into the batter.
  7. Fold in the blueberries.
  8. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s directions for you iron.

Makes 4 servings

These light and fluffy waffles make a great addition to any brunch. Make a double batch and freeze them for a quick on the go breakfast any day of the week. No need to add any syrup the fresh blueberries make them sweet enough.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: according to the manufacturer of your waffle iron

Nutritional Information: (approximate value per 1 waffle serving)
Calories 235; Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 40g; Fiber 1g; Protein 8g; Cholesterol 61mg; Sodium 301mg