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    Home » Breakfast

    Yummy Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles

    Published: Jul 26, 2015 · Modified: Aug 19, 2018 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Yummy Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles are crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside! You'll love their delicious almond flavor.2 Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles stacked on a plate with raspberries, fork, butter and syrup

    I'm so excited to share my healthy waffle recipe! It took two years to get this right.

    So, without further ado...I give you yummy buttermilk whole-grain waffles. They're the nutritious cousin of these Homemade Waffles, which also are delicious!

    I really wish you could pull up a bar stool in my kitchen, let me pour you a cup of coffee and serve you this breakfast. (No wonder I used to love working at Bob Evans.)

    But since we are separated by who knows how many miles (oceans even?), the next best thing is for me to share this recipe with you. But I hope you can feel the love from wherever you are.

    overhead view of Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles topped with raspberries on a plate with butter and fork First, I need to tell you these aren't just delicious "for a whole grain waffle." They're delicious, period.

    They're crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, and not the least bit dense or heavy (unlike other versions I've tried). Best of all, you can really taste the almond flavor, along with a slight buttermilk tang.

    My biggest pet peeve with homemade waffles and pancakes is they're often bland. The best way to fix that is to increase the salt and extract until some bold flavor pops. (It's just like how my red, suede Mary Jane pumps simply make any outfit.)

    While developing this recipe, I tried using lots of vanilla, but it wasn't providing any oomph. So, I switched to my beloved almond extract, plus homemade buttermilk I got by adding lemon juice to my low-fat milk.

    Buh-bye, bland. Hello, somethin', somethin'.

    2 Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles on a plate with a knifeFinally, the ingredients list here contains white whole wheat flour, which you know I stock regularly, plus a tiny amount of white flour, just for texture. There's also some flax seed meal and wheat germ, both of which I've started buying to add into my smoothies, breads, and whatever else needs to be healthified and fiberfied. (I'm just making up words now.)

    But if you don't feel like purchasing the flax and wheat germ, you'll have to substitute something for them, such as oats. I haven't tried it, but I use oats in my Cinnamon Almond Multigrain Pancakes with good results.

    Enjoy!

    (Recipe Source: Inspired by this recipe on allrecipes and Our Favorite Pancakes.)

    2 Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles stacked on a plate with raspberries, fork, butter and syrup

    Yummy Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles

    Crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, these Yummy Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles are my go-to recipe. You can really taste the almond flavor, along with a slight buttermilk tang, and the healthy ingredients aren't noticeable to picky eaters.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 12 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 (two each)
    Calories: 493kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups low-fat buttermilk (or use low-fat milk + 1 ¾ tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar)
    • 2 eggs (beaten)
    • ¼ cup canola oil
    • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 2 teaspoons almond extract
    • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
    • ½ cup flax seed meal
    • ¼ cup wheat germ
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar (or use 1 ½ packets Stevia)
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • butter for serving
    • maple syrup for serving
    • berries for serving (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Heat your waffle iron and set it to medium (or whichever level you prefer).
    • If making your own buttermilk, add the milk to a measuring cup and stir in the lemon juice or vinegar. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk your eggs. Add your oil, applesauce, and almond extract to the bowl. Add the buttermilk and whisk to mix it in.
    • Add all of your dry ingredients (white whole wheat flour, flax seed, wheat germ, all-purpose flour, sugar or Stevia, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well to mix.
    • Follow the directions for your waffle iron regarding how much batter to scoop onto the iron. (My waffle iron takes two cups of batter at a time, which is half of the batter made in this recipe.) Scoop the appropriate amount of batter into the center of your waffle iron and spread the batter evenly with the back of a spoon. Close the iron and let the waffles cook until the waffle iron beeps, gives a green light, or whatever yours does to indicate the waffles are done.
    • Carefully remove the cooked waffles with two forks and set them on a dish or platter. Continue cooking the next batch of waffles using the rest of the batter (according to your waffle iron's instructions). I get two batches of waffles (four each time) for a total of eight, square, Belgian waffles.
    • Serve with butter, maple syrup and berries, if you wish. Freeze any extra waffles in freezer bags. To reheat, toast them in the toaster and then pop them into the microwave for another 10 seconds or so if needed. (Or, you can store extra batter in the refrigerator for three days.)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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    1. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      July 26, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      Hello Welcome to Bob Evans, how many in your party? I'd like a window seat please. Coffee anyone? Oh yes, cream? Yes, thank you. Are you ready to place your order? Yes, I'd love Andrea's waffles-NOW...Thanks...hugs my friend, Cheryl

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      • Mamma C

        July 26, 2015 at 2:24 pm

        Hahahaha! Cheryl, you crack me up. You should have seen me wearing my country dress, apron, and pantyhose with white shoes...kids today wouldn't be caught wearing any of that. 🙂

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        • Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

          July 26, 2015 at 3:21 pm

          Wonder what the garb is today at Bob Evans? The same uniforms? They could have upgraded to Slacks? Been years since I stepped in one. I loved their sausage sandwich with sliced onion!!! Best durn sausage sandwich around girl!

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          • Mamma C

            July 27, 2015 at 8:21 am

            Yes, they wear pants now. 🙂 I've never tried the sausage sandwich.

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