Heart Healthy
Serves 4
Show your Valentine how much you care with a healthy Valentine’s Day breakfast that is packed with nutrition and a lot of love. These indulgent Valentine Beet Waffles are protein and fiber powerhouses.
Ingredients
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1 1/3 cups skim milk
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1 cup chopped cooked beets (about 3)
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2 drops red food coloring (optional)
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnish
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2 Tbsp sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/8 tsp salt
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1/4 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
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2 cups fresh blueberries
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Maple syrup (optional)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 200°. In a blender, combine the milk, beets and food coloring (if using). Blend until smooth. While blender is running, add the eggs, oil and vanilla; blend until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the beet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Preheat a waffle iron and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Pour about 1/2 cup batter for each waffle; cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until waffles are crisp.
- Top waffles with a dollop of yogurt, blueberries and a dusting of cinnamon. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- 2 waffles
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Date Last Reviewed: November 20, 2020
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