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One Bowl Healthy Whole Wheat Waffles Recipe

mini whole wheat waffle with a pat of butter on a plate.
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These healthy whole wheat waffles with no added sugar are super easy to make with just one bowl and a handful of simple ingredients. They are freezer-friendly and perfect for baby led weaning and toddlers! 

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp butter or unrefined coconut oil, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp aluminum free baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, melt the butter or coconut oil. 
  2. Whisk in the remaining wet ingredients (egg, vanilla, buttermilk) until well combined. Start with 1 1/4 cups buttermilk.
  3. Add dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda). Whisk until streaks of flour just disappear. If the batter appears too thick, add a little more buttermilk, whisking gently.
  4. Pour batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook according to directions. If your waffle iron is not nonstick, you will need to grease it with a little butter or oil before adding the batter. I use about 1/4 cup batter for mini waffles, and a little over 1/2 cup for large waffles.
  5. Repeat with the remaining batter.

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Notes

  • Flour: Using whole wheat pastry flour or white while wheat flour will give you lighter, fluffier results. If you're new to using whole wheat flour, you may start with half whole wheat and half all purpose flour. 
  • No buttermilk? Make a substitute by adding 1.5 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider) to a measuring cup, then filling the rest of the way to the 1.5 cup line. Stir and let rest for a few minutes.
  • Cornstarch: You can substitute arrowroot or tapioca starch. If you don' t have any of the above, leave it out.
  • Try not to over-mix the batter, since it can result in tougher, denser waffles. You want the streaks of flour to just disappear.
  • The recipe can take anywhere from 1 1/4 cups to 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk depending on the consistency of the buttermilk and the freshness of your flour. Start on the lower end and add more if the batter appears too thick.
  • I use 1/4 cup of batter for mini waffles, and a little over 1/2 cup for full-sized waffles. The amount will vary based on your specific waffle maker.
  • If you want sweeter waffles for kids over the age of 2, feel free to add 1-2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup to the batter.

Find it online: https://babyledbliss.com/healthy-whole-wheat-waffles-baby/