Applesauce Waffles

Applesauce Waffles
Makes: 8 waffles
Serving size: 1 waffle
Each serving contains: 0- protein, 1- carbohydrate, 0- vegetables, 1- fat

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 Tbsp butter, melted (for recipe) and 2 tsp butter, melted (used for greasing the waffle iron)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 eggs (separate yolks from whites in two separate bowls)

Directions:

1. Preheat your waffle iron. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sea salt together. Make a well (hole) in the center and drop in the milk, melted butter, applesauce, and egg yolks. Mix together until well combined. Set to the side.
2. In another bowl, using a mixer, beat the egg whites until fluffy and forming stiff peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter. Do not over mix.
3. Follow your manufacturers instructions with your waffle iron to make the batter into waffles. Using the melted 2 tsp of butter to grease the waffle iron. 
4. Serve with 2 protein portions for a complete breakfast!

Tip: Save and freeze the extra waffles for another time!
Recipe adapted from www.100daysofrealfood.com