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It’s nearly the weekend and that means waffle time! Although, don’t judge me, but I eat waffles during the week too. I am trying to show that waffles are no longer a weekend indulgence, but can be an every day healthy breakfast when you make a few little changes. These are also gluten free too, which is an added bonus for me.

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The day I got a waffle maker was an exciting day in the HHH house (you can tell I don’t get out of the house much). I have been wanting one for as long as I have had my own kitchen, along with a doughnut maker which sadly I still don’t have, although I don’t think I actually need that. Although waffles aren’t as much a popular breakfast item here in the UK as they are the other side of the “pond”, I am trying to change that.

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I don’t think a waffle maker should be one of those kitchen gadgets that you buy, use once and then put back in the box never to be seen again. I think it should be left out and used as much as you can. Although don’t go overboard with the waffle eating. I speak from experience!

Did you know there is SO much more that you can use your waffle maker for than just the regular breakfast waffles? I have a whole post coming up soon on different uses for a waffle maker.

Waffle maker

The lovely people at Domu have sent me a few things to try out, but this VonShef waffle maker has to be the best thing I have tried. I am just surprised at how easy it is to use and how quickly it makes the waffles. It cooks them perfectly as well, with no burnt bits – just nice and crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. The only slight issue I have with it is that the plug wire is really short, but that isn’t the end of the world. Domu have lots of great stuff on their website if you are thinking of buying some new stuff for your kitchen.

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These waffles made a great post-workout breakfast yesterday, with the added Greek yoghurt being a nice protein hit. The great thing about waffles though, much like pancakes, is the topping choices are almost endless. Just make the basic waffles and then everyone can add their toppings. What is all that chocolately deliciousness on the waffles? It’s Choc Shot! If you haven’t tried that before, buy it! It’s chocolate sauce made with fruit.

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Ingredients – Serves 2:

– 70g/ 3/4 cup gluten free oats

– 0.5 tsp baking powder

– A pinch of salt

– 1 banana

– 1 egg

– 60ml/Quarter cup skimmed milk

– 3 tbsp 0% Greek yoghurt

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips

1) Put the oats in to a blender and blend until a flour consistency. Put in a bowl with the baking powder and salt.

2) Mash the banana and add the whisked egg, milk, yoghurt, chocolate chips and vanilla and add to the oats and stir well.

3) Heat and grease your waffle maker and when it is fully heated, add the waffle batter. Depending on the size of your waffle maker, this should be enough to make 4 square waffles.

4) Cook for 4 minutes, or until they are cooked (this will be different depending on your waffle maker).

Nutritional Information – Per person (2 waffles each):

Calories: 307

Fat: 8.5

Carbs: 43

Protein: 13

Fibre: 5

What are your favourite waffle and pancake toppings?

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**This recipe was commissioned by Domu**

 

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  3. ugh, now I wish I would’ve seen these on FRIDAY instead of on MONDAY cause all I can think of now is a big waffle breakfast! Good thing Saturday is Valentine’s Day, huh? What a perfect opportunity to make some chocolate chip waffles! Nom!

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  13. Oh wow, these look absolutely wonderful, I find gluten free deserts and entree’s far less stodgy and frankly these look so light and fluffy I wouldn’t want to add Gluten to them !

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  14. We have a Waffle house near us (2 in the UK, other one in Norwich) and it is amazing- the waffles aren’t those sweet Belgium ones, or sickly American ones, they are light and delicious. My fave savoury topping is hummus and avocado, but they do a load of sweet ones including pecans and butterscotch, or baked apple, or the best one, banoffee which is banana, toffee sauce and chocolate sprinkles. I think if I could have one of their waffle irons I would consider it, although going there is a treat and I don’t think I would make them at home that much.

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    • Hummus and avocado waffles sound incredible. When we first moved to Manchester, we went in to town and saw there was a waffle house. We were so excited that we said we would go there the next week to try it out. We went back and they had closed down. Typical! lol

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  20. YUM. I actually just ate pancakes for lunch a few minutes ago! They were banana protein pancakes topped with peanut butter chips and chocolate powdered peanut butter. While pancakes are my favorite, I definitely also break my waffle maker out somewhat often… like you said, there are endless possibilities!

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  23. Never thought about using gluten free oats to make a batter before, even though I have a gluten intolerance. Sadly I don’t have a waffle maker even though I love them with ice cream and maple syrup *drooool*. I love the idea of adding chocolate chips and banana!

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  28. I love that waffle maker Dannii! I’m going to have to look into it. And I agree ~ weekends are waffle time (and bacon time!) Favorite topping….hmmm, any fresh fruit I guess =) Have a lovely weekend.

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  37. I love making healthier waffles to have during the week for breakfast! They freeze so well and then I just pop in the toaster – so nice!

    These look fantastic! Love that you used dark chocolate chips!

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  43. If the recipes in yor book are anything like this, it is going to be a very popular book. I’m getting my waffle maker out and making these tomorrow.

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  51. Waffles definitely are a weekend treat to me, but this could easily be changed! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe! So delicious:) The waffle maker looks nice!

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  57. I love the waffle maker – it really is easy to use and the possibilities for different waffles is endless. Looking forward to more waffley goodness!

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