MAKEOVER MULTIGRAIN WAFFLES

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These waffles are crispy, airy, and lower in fat, calories and cholesterol than the original recipe...but just as tasty! -Betty Blair, Bartlett, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 28 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
4 large egg whites
3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Butter and maple syrup, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, buttermilk, applesauce, oil and butter; whisk into dry ingredients just until blended. , Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with butter and syrup if desired. Freeze option: Cool waffles on wire racks. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, reheat waffles in a toaster on medium setting. Or, microwave each waffle on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges