Sunday, December 25, 2011

Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles

Makes 4 waffles
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp canola oil
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup low fat (1%) buttermilk
1/2 cup carrot puree
1 ripe banana mashed (about 1/2 cup)
2 tblsp bittersweet or dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup flax seed (ground)

For Carrot puree: Peel, trim the ends, and cut into 3-inch chunks. Steam for 10 to 12 minutes. Use a food processor or blender for about 2 minutes, with a few teaspoons of water, for a smooth texture.

Preheat waffle iron on high. In a large bowl or zipper-lock plastic bag, mix the flour, baking soda, making powder and salt. In another large bowl, beat the oil, egg whites, buttermilk, carrot puree and banana with an electric mixer. Mix on low speed for 1 minute or until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Add the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined- the batter will be lumpy. Coat the waffle iron with cooking spry. Ladle 1/8 to 1/4 cup of the batter into each compartment of the iron. Cook until the top of the iron releases easily and the waffle is lighly brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.