Heart-Healthy Stuffed Waffles
Elevate your breakfast game with these Heart-Healthy Stuffed Waffles, packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor! Crafted with whole wheat flour, unsweetened almond milk, and a touch of applesauce, these waffles are a wholesome twist on the classic favorite. The real star is the savory filling—fresh baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and melted low-fat mozzarella cheese—perfectly nestled between crisp, golden layers. This recipe keeps things light with egg whites and olive oil cooking spray, ensuring guilt-free indulgence. Ready in just 35 minutes, these stuffed waffles are ideal for a high-protein, veggie-packed meal that’s as satisfying as it is good for your heart. Serve them hot for a delightful breakfast or savory brunch that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 4 large Egg whites
- 1.25 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cups Applesauce (unsweetened)
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 as needed Olive oil cooking spray
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with olive oil cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the egg whites, unsweetened almond milk, and applesauce. Whisk until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as it can make the waffles dense.
In a small bowl, mix the baby spinach, chopped cherry tomatoes, and shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Pour a small amount of the waffle batter onto the preheated waffle iron, just enough to cover the bottom surface lightly.
Carefully spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach, tomato, and cheese filling into the center of the batter.
Pour another small amount of batter over the filling, ensuring it is fully covered.
Close the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions (usually 4-5 minutes) until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
Repeat with the remaining batter and filling, spraying the waffle iron with cooking spray as needed to prevent sticking.
Serve the stuffed waffles warm, and enjoy a heart-healthy, delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 2103 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.5 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.8 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1055 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*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.
