BANANA HAZELNUT WAFFLES

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This recipe was created from my love of hazelnuts. My family loves these light, crisp waffles.-Karen Bomberger, Auburn, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 waffles (1-1/2 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons flaxseed
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1-1/2 cups maple pancake syrup
1 tablespoon hazelnut Belgian cafe coffee drink mix
Sliced ripe bananas and hazelnuts, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flours, flax, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, banana, orange juice, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in hazelnuts., In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine syrup and coffee drink mix; heat through. Serve with waffles. Garnish with bananas and hazelnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.