What better way to start out a Saturday morning than with a stack of waffles? Ihop does it best with crispy thick waffles soaked in butter, doused with strawberry or blueberry sauce and topped off with a mountain of whip cream. While these waffles might be done right, they sure do fail when it comes to their calorie count. These double-stacked waffles can round easily into a thousand calories when you top these bad boys off with the sugary goodness of maple syrup. Wowsers!
Not to mention that these calories don’t include the numerous sides that comes along with this order. Calculate up a side of seasoned hash browns (320 calories), eggs (250 calories), and sausage links (180 calories)… well, maybe we shouldn’t go there. You get the point. Starting the day off in the quadruple digit calorie count is not only depressing but can also put a damper on your waistline. But have no fear! She-Fit is here to present you with an alternative low fat waffle recipe full of waffley-goodness!
Low Calorie Waffle Recipe
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup egg substitute
* 1 3/4 cups skim milk
* 1/4 cup canola oil
* 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 and 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
* 1/2 cup flax seed meal
* 1/4 cup wheat germ
* 4 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Beat in other ingredients.
2. Preheat a waffle iron, and coat with non-fat cooking spray. Pour batter into waffle iron in batches, and cook until crisp and golden brown.
Toppings:
* I can’t Believe it’s Not Butter Spray (12 sprays/waffle)
* Strawberry Smuckers Sugar Free Jelly (Melted)
* Fresh Strawberries (Sliced)
* Fat-Free Whip Cream
This recipe is delicious and with less than 200 calories! Make a whole batch to freeze for a quick breakfast or snack!
Recipe found by Melissa Fillpot
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Great info… love the recipe! Is there anyway you would be able to post the break down on your recipes of Protein, Fat, Carbs and Fiber… Just wondering… Thanks
Wow–great know it’s still possible to have a waffle now and again without stressing about the high cal counts of most!