BANANA WAFFLES: lower fat/sugar, no-yeast ..

Bits of leftover Banana hidden in crispy creamy Waffles will calm the kids (and Mum & Pop) in these unprecedented times...

Banana Waffles: keeps the kids calm and happy 

updated 09.04.20; photo 31/10/18

Apparently Banana Bread is one of the most popular recipes ever since the Lockdown.  But bananas are not just for cake -- they are terrific in Waffles. 

And not just because they are tasty, satisfying and nutritious.  For parents still trying to deal with children full time, bananas helpfully calm moods - especially in kids  - and that's a major bonus! 

Bananas are full of tryptophan, which converts to the feel-good hormone serotonin.  And, with high levels of B vitamins, they also relax and soothe minds and help unclench muscles.

So these crisp warm banana waffles* from 67goingon50 are a double delight: gloriously tasty, warm and crispy, and preventing nervous overload.  For parents, too.

67's Banana Waffles are also healthier than most: yeast-free, lower-fat (if you avoid butter) and low-sugar (though, of course, you can overdo it on the maple syrup!).

Banana Waffles can be made the day before and reheated in the bottom of a moderate oven.  They can also be frozen.    

Cost: £1.75 (2020)
Makes:8-10 single waffles  (recipe doubles easily)

ingred 

    1/3c walnuts, toasted & coarsely chopped (opt)
   
    110gm/3.8oz plain white spelt or common wheat flour
     40gm/1.4oz polenta (OR wholemeal flour) For higher protein replace polenta with ground almonds
    2 tsp baking powder
    pinch salt
    1/2 tsp cinnamon (opt)
    
     1 lge egg yolk

     300ml dairy or plant milk
     2 tbsp melted butter or light veg oil

     1/2 tsp vanilla extract

     1 large egg white      

      min 2-max 4 tbsp sugar

     1 med banana, quartered vertically, in 1/4in/1/2cm pieces 

Optional: add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter OR drizzle cooked waffles with melted chocolate 

Method:

1. Toast walnuts in 180c/350f oven or air-fry 5 mins; cool; coarsely chop
2. Preheat waffle iron
3. Whisk flour, cornmeal (or wholemeal flour), baking powder & salt
4. Combine milk, fat, vanilla & egg yolk, pour into dry ingreds; stir well or hand whisk - don't beat -  until moistened; a few small lumps are okay
5. Add bananas to batter
6. Whisk egg whites on high until firm peaks form, adding sugar gradually; fold into batter until no streaks remain
7. Bake in waffle iron 6-8 mins or golden 
8. Scatter over walnuts & pour on maple syrup (or honey, golden syrup or jam)

Comments:

'I liked these - especially the chunks of banana - and the nuts and syrup were lovely.' Retired writer  
                                                                                                                            *adapted from Food & Wine

Tips:

• 67 added half bananas and half blueberries 'cause that's what was in the fridge and the waffles were fine
• if this is your first time making waffles, see How to...Waffles: Everything you Wanted to Know
• If you don't have a waffle iron, do a Jaimie Oliver and cook a giant ridged waffle in a well-greased grill pan over med-high heat until golden brown underneath- 4-5 mins (check by lifting a corner with tongs or a blunt knife). Flip and cook the other side 4-5 mins
• if you can't be bothered separating the egg, mix it whole into the milk; you'll still get an okay waffle

  waffles/pancakes on NavBar/Recipes I & II
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This recipe has  been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without theauthor's written permission.