Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles
These whole grain waffles combine whole wheat pastry flour, flax seed meal, and wheat germ for a hearty, nutty-tasting breakfast with a tender crumb. Applesauce and vanilla add gentle sweetness, while the blend of flours keeps the flavor balanced; serve them warm with blueberry syrup for a filling weekend breakfast or brunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Beat in whole wheat pastry flour, flaxseed meal, wheat germ, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until the batter is smooth.
- 2
Preheat a waffle iron and coat it with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron in batches and cook until crisp and golden brown.
- 3
Preheat a waffle iron and coat it with cooking spray.
- 4
Pour the batter into the waffle iron in batches, and cook until crisp and golden brown.
- Calories 358.43 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 12.94 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 39.81 g 14%
- Total Fat 16.08 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.55 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 79.75 mg High 27%
- Sodium 89.92 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 7.3 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 8.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 117.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 417.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 86.4 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 1.05 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.05 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Hearty Whole Grain Waffles is an American breakfast recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Canola Oil, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 358.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles?
- It is an American waffle recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for breakfast.
- What is Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Canola Oil, Eggs, Ground Flaxseed. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 358.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles healthy?
- Hearty Whole-Grain Waffles has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 358.43 calories and 12.94 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.55 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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