Whole Wheat Pecan Waffles

Name: Whole Wheat Pecan Waffles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 waffles
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, separated, room temperature; 1-3/4 cups 2% milk; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 16 waffles

Test Kitchen Approved

We bought a new waffle maker, and a recipe came along with it. We finally tried it, and after a few changes to suit our tastes, these delicious waffles were the result. —Sarah Morris, Joplin, Missouri

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat waffle maker. Whisk together first 4 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, milk and oil; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter. Cook waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown, sprinkling batter with pecans after pouring.

Nutrition Facts

2 (4-in.) waffles: 241 calories, 14g fat (1g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.

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