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    Honey Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles

    Jan 17, 2011 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments

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    Honey Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles - Andrea Meyers

    It’s time for another post for The Kids Cook Monday, and this time our boys chose one of their favorite breakfasts, waffles. Around our house breakfast can also be dinner and the boys enjoy waffles any time of the day. Serve healthy whole wheat waffles with fruit and  a vegetable omelet or frittata or and you’ve got a great meal.

    This is a whole wheat waffles recipe that I adapted from King Arthur Flour using honey instead of sugar, buttermilk instead of milk, and adding some cinnamon for a bit of spice. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by combining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice plus enough milk to make 1-½ cups, then let it rest on the counter for about 10 minutes. It will start to curdle and give you some tangy milk. You can also substitute plain yogurt. This is an easy recipe for the kids to help with, just mix and let the waffle iron do the cooking. All three of our boys get to help and each has a task, and they get excited about wearing their chef aprons and hats.

    Note

    The number of waffles will vary according to the type of waffle maker you use.

    Here’s how you make the waffles:

    Whisk the dry ingredients.

    Andrea Meyers - waffles, whisk the dry ingredients

    Whisk the wet ingredients.

    Andrea Meyers - waffles, whisk the wet ingredients

    Stir it all together. (I love this picture of Michael and Monkey Boy.)

    Andrea Meyers - waffles, stir it all together

    Cook.

    Andrea Meyers - Honey Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles

    Enjoy!

    Andrea Meyers - Honey Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles, eat with a smile

    How Adults Can Help the Kids

    • Demonstrate and assist with any tasks that might be new: measuring, stirring, pouring.
    • Demonstrate how to pour the waffle batter on the hot iron, remove the cooked waffle, then assist the kids as necessary. Young children should not handle the hot waffle iron.

    Safety Tips

    • Make sure an adult is present at all times.
    • An adult should be in charge of plugging in and turning on the waffle iron.
    • Use wooden tongs or a heat proof spatula to lift the cooked waffle off the hot iron.
    Honey Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles - Andrea Meyers
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    Honey Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles

    Adapted from King Arthur Flour.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Bread, Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: quick breads, waffles
    Servings: 4 waffles
    Calories: 395kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • medium bowl
    • small bowl
    • Belgian waffle iron, or other type as desired
    • nonstick cooking spray

    Ingredients

    • 1½ cups whole wheat flour (white or traditional (We recommend King Arthur flours.))
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg (beaten)
    • 1½ cups buttermilk (or lowfat yogurt)
    • 2 tablespoons honey (warmed)
    • ⅓ cup melted butter

    Serve With

    • maple syrup
    • apple butter
    • fried apples
    • fresh fruit
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    Preparation

    • In the medium bowl whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
    • In the small bowl stir together the egg, buttermilk, honey, and melted butter.
    • Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
    • Cook according to your waffle iron manufacturer’s directions. You can keep cooked waffles warm in a 250° F/120° C oven while making the rest, just lay them directly on the oven rack, and they will even crisp a little.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Mark says

      January 17, 2011 at 12:01 pm

      Breakfast for a champion. Great work!

      Reply
    2. SharleneT says

      January 17, 2011 at 4:12 pm

      So love waffles. So does my waistline. Waffles win! Thanks for a great new recipe.

      Reply
    3. Lisa@ButteryBooks says

      January 22, 2011 at 11:26 am

      This looks so good! My kids love to make pancakes, but we have not tried waffles yet. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Kelly says

      January 24, 2011 at 1:53 am

      Makes me remember the waffle meals we had growing up. They've given way to pancakes, but they're the makings of great family times. Lovely post & photos.

      Reply
    5. Steve says

      May 01, 2011 at 7:41 am

      Just bookmarked this page. Great recipe, thanks!

      Reply
    6. Tim says

      February 26, 2012 at 5:46 pm

      Perfection! Just made these waffles this morning for brunch. Excellent recipe. The cinnamon and honey were the perfect compliment to the rest of the ingredients. Not only were they healthy but, they the taste was phenomenal. Thank you!

      Reply

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