Banana Hazelnut Waffles — Light & Crispy!

Banana Hazelnut Waffles

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons flaxseed
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1-1/2 cups maple pancake syrup
1 tablespoon hazelnut Belgian café coffee drink mix
sliced ripe bananas and hazelnuts

Directions

~In a large bowl, combine the flours, flax, baking powder and salt.

~In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, banana, orange juice, butter, and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in hazelnuts.

~In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron until golden brown.

~Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine syrup and coffee drink mix; heat through. Serve with waffles.

~Garnish with bananas and hazelnuts.

~Makes 12 waffles.