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Valentine Beet Waffles

Show your Valentine how much you care with a healthy Valentine’s Day breakfast that is packed with nutrition and a lot of love. These indulgent Valentine Beet Waffles are protein and fiber powerhouses.

Details

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 2 waffles

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup chopped cooked beets (about 3)
  • 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnish
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • Maple syrup (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 200°. In a blender, combine the milk, beets and food coloring (if using). Blend until smooth. While blender is running, add the eggs, oil and vanilla; blend until combined.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the beet mixture and stir until just combined.
  3. Preheat a waffle iron and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Pour about 1/2 cup batter for each waffle; cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until waffles are crisp.
  4. Top waffles with a dollop of yogurt, blueberries and a dusting of cinnamon. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 418
Total Fat 16g
Sat Fat 2g
Cholesterol 94mg
Sodium 474mg
Total Carbs 54g
Fibers 9g
Sugars 13g
Proteins 14g

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