Whole-Grain Waffles with Cherry Sauce

Cherry Sauce

·         2 cup(s) (10-ounce package) fresh or frozen (not thawed) pitted cherries

·         1/4 cup(s) water

·         1/4 cup(s) honey

·         2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch

·         1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

·         1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Waffles

·         2 cup(s) white whole-wheat flour (see Tips & Techniques)

·         1/2 cup(s) fine cornmeal

·         1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder

·         1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda

·         1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

·         2 large eggs

·         1/4 cup(s) packed light brown sugar

·         2 cup(s) low-fat or nonfat buttermilk

·         1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil

·         2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Directions

1.   To prepare cherry sauce: Combine cherries, water, honey, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Set aside.

2.   To prepare waffles: Preheat oven to 200°F; place a large baking sheet on the center rack.

3.   Whisk whole-wheat flour (see measuring tip), cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Lightly beat eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; whisk until well blended. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

4.   Preheat a Belgian-style waffle iron. Lightly coat it with cooking spray. Add enough batter to cover about two-thirds of the surface (about 2/3 cup); distribute evenly with a spatula. Close and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the waffles to the baking sheet to keep warm until ready to serve; do not stack. Repeat with the remaining batter, using more cooking spray as needed. Warm the cherry sauce over medium heat until hot and bubbling; serve with the waffles.

Carb Servings: 2 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat Carbohydrate Servings: 4 1/2 Nutrition Bonus: Iron (35% daily value).

 -from eatingwell.com.
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