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The Best Whole-Wheat Waffle Recipe (with Eggnog Cream Sauce)
Cozy, festive whole-wheat waffles are topped with creamy eggnog sauce to make every bite a perfect holiday indulgence!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 178 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For The Waffles:
- 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups reduced-fat buttermilk
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup canola oil
For The Cream Sauce:
- 2 1/2 cups light eggnog
- 1 cup 2% milk divided
- 1/2 cup waffle batter
- 1 tablespoon whole-wheat pastry flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Garnish:
- pecans chopped
Instructions
For The Waffles:
- Add all waffle ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and well combined. Reserve a 1/2 cup of the batter for the cream sauce.
- Heat your waffle iron to medium-high, and pour about 1/2 cup of waffle batter into the iron, adjusting as needed based on its size. Cook until crisp and golden brown.
- If desired, keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F oven until all are ready.
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For The Cream Sauce:
- In a large, microwave-safe glass bowl, heat the eggnog and 1/2 cup of the milk on high for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it just begins to boil. A large glass bowl is essential, as the sauce will rise and double in size during cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the reserved 1/2 cup waffle batter, the whole-wheat pastry flour, granulated sugar, nutmeg, and the remaining 1/2 cup milk. Gradually whisk in the flour to avoid lumps.
- Once the eggnog mixture is about to boil, quickly whisk in the batter mixture. Continue microwaving in increments, stirring every few minutes, until the sauce just begins to boil. This will take approximately 15 to 25 minutes, depending on your microwave. Stop cooking as soon as it starts to boil to prevent curdling. Cooking times for the cream sauce may vary based on your microwave. Be patient and stir frequently.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding warm milk if it becomes too thick or microwaving longer if it is too thin. Remove the sauce from the microwave and let it stand to thicken, stirring every few minutes to prevent a skin from forming.
- Alternative Method: You can prepare the sauce on the stovetop using a double boiler. Stir constantly and avoid overcooking, as burnt sauce will ruin the flavor.
To Serve:
- Serve the waffles warm, topped with eggnog cream sauce and optional pecans.
Nutrition Information
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
228mg
(10%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.