Power Waffles with Yogurt, Bananas and Almonds

By amaliana

These delicious waffles will propel you guilt-free through the morning.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups warm light soy milk* or nonfat milk (105F to 115F)
• 1/4 cup minced crystalized ginger
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 cup buckwheat flour**
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 large egg whites, beaten to blend
• 6 tablespoons(3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, or vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 6 bananas, sliced
• Honey or pure maple syrup
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• Soy milk is available at some supermarkets and most natural foods stores
• Buckwheat flour is sold at some natural foods stores and specialty foods stores

Preparation

Step 1

Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Mix both flours, oats,cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Add yeast mixture; stir to blend(batter will be thick). Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 200F. Preheat Belgian waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Mix egg whites, melted butter and baking powder into batter. Spoon 1 cup batter onto iron; spread with spatula. Cover and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer waffle to baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Repeat, making 6 waffles total.
Place waffles on plate. Top with yogurt, bananas, honey and almonds.