Wholesome Buttermilk Cornmeal Waffles
These delightful waffles are not just a breakfast indulgence; they are packed with wholesome ingredients that provide both flavor and nutrition. The addition of wheat germ or ground flax seeds adds a nutty undertone and a boost of fiber, while the buttermilk lends a rich tanginess that perfectly complements the cornmeal's sweetness. You can customize them with optional vanilla for a hint of warmth. Not only do these waffles freeze well, making them perfect for meal prep, but they're also a family favorite that gets the whole table excited for breakfast. Enjoy them topped with your favorite syrup, fresh fruit, or even a dollop of yogurt for a satisfying morning treat!
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Servings
200
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (sifted)
cornmeal
1/4 cup (fine)
baking soda
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
buttermilk
1 cup
canola oil or melted butter
1 tablespoon
egg whites or whole eggs
2 or 2 whole (whites beaten until stiff peaks)
vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (optional)
wheat germ or ground flax seeds
1/2 cup (optional)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking soda, and salt until well combined. If you are using wheat germ or ground flax seeds, add them in at this stage.
2
In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk and canola oil (or melted butter). If desired, stir in the vanilla extract.
3
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4
Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry flour mixture and stir just until combined; be careful not to overmix to ensure fluffy waffles.
5
Gently fold in the beaten egg whites into the batter, being cautious to maintain the volume.
6
Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and grease it lightly if needed. Pour the batter by cupfuls onto the hot waffle iron.
7
Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, typically 4-5 minutes.
8
Repeat with the remaining batter, and serve warm with your favorite toppings or freeze for later enjoyment.
Nutrition Information
3.75g
Fat
32.5g
Carbs
7.5g
Protein
2.5g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main recipe for this dish?
The recipe is for Wholesome Buttermilk Corn meal Waffles.
What makes these waffles healthier than traditional ones?
They include whole some ingredients like corn meal an d optional wheat germ or groun d flax see d s for a d de d fibe r.
How much all-purpose flou r is nee de d?
The recipe call s for 3/4 cu p of sifte d all-purpose flou r.
What type of corn meal shoul d I use?
You shoul d use 1/4 cu p of fine corn meal.
Can I a d d extra fibe r to the batte r?
Yes, you can a d d 1/2 cu p of wheat germ or groun d flax see d s.
How much buttermilk is require d?
The recipe require s 1 cu p of buttermilk.
What fat source s can I use?
You can use 1 table s poo n of eithe r can ol a oi l or melte d butte r.
How shoul d the eg g s be prepare d?
You shoul d use 2 eg g white s beate n unti l stif f peak s for m, or 2 whol e eg g s.
I s vanill a e xtrac t inclu de d?
Yes, 1 table s poo n of vanill a e xtrac t is optional for a d de d war m t h.
How much bakin g so d a is nee de d?
The recipe call s for 1 tea s poo n of bakin g so d a.
What is the calorie coun t pe r ser vin g?
The re ar e appro ximatel y 200 calorie s pe r ser vin g.
How much protei n do these waffle s pro vi de?
Each ser vin g pro vi de s 7.5 g ram s of protei n.
What is the fat conten t pe r ser vin g?
The fat conten t is 3.75 g ram s pe r ser vin g.
How much fibe r is in eac h ser vin g?
The re ar e 2.5 g ram s of fibe r pe r ser vin g.
How much salt shoul d I a d d?
You shoul d a d d 1/2 tea s poo n of salt.
How do I mi x the dr y ingre dient s?
Whis k toget he r the all-purpose flou r, corn meal, bakin g so d a, salt, an d optional wheat germ in a larg e bow l.
What is the secon d step of the instruc tion s?
In a separat e bow l, mi x toget he r the buttermilk, oi l or butte r, an d optional vanill a.
How do I make the waffle s fluf f y?
Beat eg g white s unti l stif f peak s for m an d gentl y fol d the m into the batte r at the en d.
Shoul d I over mi x the batte r?
No, sti r the mi xture jus t unti l com bine d to avoi d over mi xin g.
How lon g do the waffle s coo k?
Coo k for 4-5 min ute s unti l the y ar e gol de n brow n an d cris p.
Can these waffle s be froze n?
Yes, the y free z e wel l, makin g the m per fec t for mea l prep.
What toppin g s ar e recom men de d?
You can enjo y the m wit h syr up, fres h fr ui t, or a doll op of yog ur t.
What is the ingre dien t coun t?
The re ar e 9 ingre dient s in tota l.
What is the car b oh y drat e conten t?
The re ar e 32.5 g ram s of car b oh y drate s pe r ser vin g.
Do es thi s recipe use whol e grai n s?
Yes, it is tag ge d as usin g whol e grai n s due to the corn meal an d fla x/w hea t ger m.
I s thi s recipe famil y-frien dl y?
Yes, it is de s c ribe d as a famil y favorit e.
How shoul d I prepar e the waffl e iro n?
Pre hea t the waffl e iro n an d grea s e it lig htl y if nee de d.
What fla vo r do es the buttermilk pro vi de?
It pro vi de s a ric h tan g ine s s to the waffle s.
What is the te xture of the waffle s?
The waffle s ar e de s c ribe d as gol de n brow n an d cris p on the out si d e.
What tag s ar e as sociate d wit h thi s recipe?
Tag s inclu de break fas t, waffle s, buttermilk, corn meal, healt h y, whol e grai n s, free z abl e, an d fibe r-ric h.