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When it comes to fancy shmancy breakfasts, I have to admit: I don’t really love to make them myself. I know how to of course, but doing all that first thing in the morning? No thanks.
I’d much rather someone else make them for me. Someone like IHOP or the Pancake House.
Or my mom.
Or my husband.
But not me.
So this morning when I woke up craving strawberry waffles I was a little shocked. Even more shocked when I went downstairs and set up shop in the kitchen to actually make said waffles. I don’t even know who I am anymore…
HEALTHY STRAWBERRY WAFFLES
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup spelt flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk (I used nonfat cow’s milk, but any would do)
- 1 6-oz container Greek yogurt (I used Chobani Strawberry)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Basically you whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, yogurt, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is free of lumps. Dump in the baking soda, baking powder, flour, and salt, and whisk until combined and there are no more lumps. I like to pour the mixture into a measuring cup for easy pouring, but you can also use a measuring cup as well. Spray a hot waffle iron with nonstick spray. Pour just under 1/3 of a cup of the batter in the center, close the lid, and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until the batter is all gone.
Now this is where my true breakfast-making colors shine through…I stopped at 5 waffles. That was about 1/3 of the batter. I’m saving the rest in the fridge for breakfast tomorrow (or at least until tonight so I can freeze the waffles and just reheat when necessary in the oven).
So now you might be wondering what one would top healthy strawberry waffles with, right? I mean, it’s not like you can just go all out with the butter and syrup can you?
Yes, yes you certainly can.
Or you could smear it with peanut butter and homemade jam. Or top with more yogurt and fresh berries!
Or you can make a huge batch of the fresh berry puree that I make for the cake this weekend and pour that ALL OVER the waffles.
You can even top it with melted butter first like I did.
Hey, the butter is still healthy.
Healthy because it makes you smile 🙂
I love waffles so much. Those look delicious! I wish I had a waffle maker. I seriously need to invest in some standard kitchen equipment. I can’t continue to read food blogs and not have the proper things to make all of these fabulous recipes.
Ha, I love your loyalty to butter 😉
Totally with you on the elaborate breakfast attitude. I’m all about simplicity – and would much rather do a fancy breakfast-for-dinner if I’m Reeeally craving the waffle or pancake.
oh my gahhh gir!! these look so good and EASY!!! love it heather!
I am totally going to make those!
Fresh berry sauce = amazing
That is one productive morning in the kitchen. They look amazingg!!
I’m like you in the morning…the most cooking I do involves a bowl of instant oatmeal in the microwave.
Although, last weekend I got a similar craving and made strawberry pannekoeken! Can’t go wrong with butter and berries 🙂
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Love the idea of adding flavored yogurt to the waffles!
Yummmmm. I love waffles but don’t feel like going out and buying a waffle maker. Not sure if I agree with the last statement though. Plenty of unhealthy things have made me smile also. 😀
boy do those look good, I’m now craving waffles at 1:24pm right before a 2hr class… PROBLEM!
I can totally relate. I really wanted those pumpkin maple pancakes this weekend, but I wanted someone else to come over and make them for me. But, I still wanted to watch….I think I’m regressing to age 8!
“Healthy because it makes you smile” is now one of my favorite quotes. It’s so simple and honest. Love it. PS. I heart your dinner party menu. Great work!
This is karma. I totally wanted Foolish Craig’s strawberry french toast, crap! You are seriously reading my mind. These look amazing.
Gotta have the butter 😉
Waffle making always seems like more work to me too so I end up making pancakes instead a lot of the time. Truth is – its probably less work. Other than heating the waffle maker you don’t have to keep an eye on them as closely.
YUM! I want some right now, for lunch, topped with strawberries AND ice cream.
This, I think, is the sole reason I need a bigger kitchen. To fit a waffle maker. I crave these on weekends. Yum.
These look incredible! I am so hungry right now and wish I had these… yum.
How yummy!! Great breakfast, chica 🙂
Sorry we missed each other this weekend! The race was great 🙂 A bit early for my typical Sunday morning, but still fantastic needless to say. Maybe I’ll catch you on another Boulder weekend or at the Bolder Boulder??
Take care!
no worries! we’ll definitely meet up sometime…and nate and i need to head down to the springs soon too!
Those look fabulous! And I don’t mind making breakfasts. I think if its anything sweet I’ll make it. LOL
You can cook me up some yummy meals and I’ll cook you breakfast. There we go!
Sold! Let’s do it 🙂
I’m seriously drooling over that sauce!!!!
Yum! Those waffles look delicious! I might have to get out my waffle maker and make some waffles for dinner! The strawberry topping looks amazing!
Those looks wondeful Heather! A great start to the week!!
I don’t know if I could convince my husband of one more kitchen appliance – but now I want a waffle maker!
I am voting for you today – good luck!
I knew I should have eaten breakfast before I started reading the new posts! Now my stomach is growling 🙂 The waffles look great, Heather!
I totally would have used all the batter…good for you for stopping at 5 🙂
This makes me want to bust out the ole’ waffle maker!
mmm… perfect for a Monday morning!
Ok, so when I eventually get married, whenever that is, I dont want to go to some place to eat for the rehearsal dinner, I want it to be in your kitchen!!! Deal?
deal! 🙂
Yum! Of course. I’m running out of descriptors when leaving comments on your posts;) I need to get more creative, yum and wow just don’t cut it anymore!
hey, i don’t mind hearing yum a lot 🙂 that’s what i thought when i was eating them!