original 2020; updated 2025
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| Banana Waffles: keeps the kids calm and happy
updated 09.04.20; photo 31/10/18
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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: £2.50'ish, more if using dairy-free options (2025)
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) OR for higher protein, ground almonds
2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (opt)
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: £2.50'ish, more if using dairy-free options (2025)
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) OR for higher protein, ground almonds
2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (opt)
min 2-max 4 tbsp sugar
1 lge egg yolk
300ml dairy or additive-free well-shaken plant milk
2 tbsp melted dairy or vegan butter or light veg oil ( if using vegan butter like Tomor add an extra tsp and ensure plant milk is thoroughly shaken)
1 large egg white
1 med banana, quartered vertically, in 1/4in/1/2cm pieces
generous 1/2 tbsp melted dairy or plant butter
Optional: add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter OR drizzle cooked waffles with melted chocolate
Method:
Optional: add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter OR drizzle cooked waffles with melted chocolate
- Toast walnuts if using in 180c/350f oven or air-fry 5 mins; cool; coarsely chop
- Preheat waffle iron
- Whisk egg whites on high, until firm peaks form(they will stand up on their own when beaters are lifted): set aside
- Whisk flour, cornmeal (or wholemeal flour), baking powder, sugar & salt in a bowl
- Combine milk, melted fat, vanilla & egg yolk with a fork, pour into dry ingreds; whizz briefly with electric beaters or hand whisk vigorously until fully moistened; a few small lumps are okay
- Stir in bananas
- Fold egg whites into batter until no streaks remain
- Brush waffle iron with a small amount of melted dairy or plant butter ( if you're worried about fat levels, brush waffle iron every second waffle; the waffle iron should be sufficiently lubricated from the first brushing)
- Fill each waffle iron to the edges but not too full - it will vary with machines - a two-square-waffle machine takes 1/4 cup per waffle square
- Bake in waffle iron 6-8 mins or golden; remove by lifting the waffle on one corner with tongs or fork; the waffles, when ready, will lift up easily
- Scatter over walnuts, fresh fruit if desired, & pour on maple syrup (or honey, golden syrup or jam)
'I liked these - especially the chunks of banana - and the nuts and syrup were lovely.' Retired writer
*adapted from Food & Wine
*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
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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.
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