Gingerbread Waffles Healthy Low Fat
Indulge in the cozy, spiced flavors of these Healthy Low-Fat Gingerbread Waffles, a guilt-free twist on a holiday classic! Made with wholesome whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with molasses and unsweetened applesauce, and gently spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these waffles are as nutritious as they are delicious. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, making them ideal for a festive breakfast or brunch. These low-fat gingerbread waffles pair beautifully with fresh fruit, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a light drizzle of maple syrup—proof that indulgence can be health-conscious, too!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cups Molasses
- 1 cups Low-fat milk (or plant-based milk)
- 2 units Egg whites
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- N/A Cooking spray (for waffle iron)
Instructions
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, molasses, low-fat milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring until the batter is just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can lead to tough waffles.
Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray.
Pour the appropriate amount of batter into the preheated waffle iron (refer to your iron’s instructions for the correct amount) and close the lid.
Cook the waffles until they are golden brown and release easily from the iron. This typically takes about 5-7 minutes per batch, but follow your waffle iron’s specific guidelines.
Carefully remove the cooked waffles and keep them warm on a plate or in a low-temperature oven while you repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve the gingerbread waffles warm, topped with your favorite healthy accompaniments like fresh fruit, plain Greek yogurt, or a light drizzle of maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1512 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1762 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
