Spinach and Apple Oatmeal Waffles
Here is an excellent option for a healthy breakfast! These waffles are made from a mix of spinach, oats, and Greek yogurt. There’s no flour in the mix, and they can be topped with sweet and salty ingredients. Oatmeal itself can help you lose weight because it will help you feel full longer than other foods. The fiber content of oatmeal can also aid the digestive system.
Equipment
Ingredients
Waffles:
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- 3 cup Quaker Oatmeal
- 1 large apple (optional) pealed, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Large egg
- 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Log Cabin Sugar free syrup or real Maple Syrup optional plus more for the topping
Toppings:
- sour cream
- cherry tomatoes
- bacon
- cheese
- avocado
- basil
Instructions
- Add the baby spinach in a blender. Add the steel cut oats, salt, egg, seasonings and Greek yogurt. Blend everything until smooth.
- prepare nuts and apple
- Fold in nuts and apple (if using)
- Start adding some water Stir the batter well. At this point the batter should be thin enough to *just* run off the spatula, but no thinner. If it doesn’t add some more water.
- Set up your waffle maker and drizzle it with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray
- Pour the mixture with a ladle until you reach the desired consistency. Cook the waffles for 6 minutes (or according to the instructions on the waffle iron).
- If your waffles are too moist, put them in the oven to dry out a little
- Serve with your favorite toppings for breakfast or dinner.
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Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4107IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
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