So, Blake was watching TV the other day and became unusually excited about these new Eggo French Toast Waffles being advertised. I didn't even need to read the ingredients list to know I wouldn't approve, but of out of curiosity I looked the ingredients up anyway. Sure enough they are pretty much just a mixutre of enriched flour, sugar and 3 different highly refined vegetable oils (soybean oil, palm oil and palk kernel oil with something called TBHQ, whatever that is??) Will I be purchasing this new product any time soon? I. Don't. Think. So.
But, I do have to admit, the idea of a French Toast Waffle does sound delish! Who could blame the little guy for wanting some. So, here's the super easy whole foods version, which can be made in 6 minutes...I timed it b/c I'm in a big rush this morning... (note: this recipe serves 1)
1 omega-3 egg, lightly beaten
Cinnamon, to taste
Dash of pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon plain organic yogurt
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds (I like Barlean's "Forti Flax")
1 all-natural whole grain waffle (I like Van's brand 7 Grain Belgian Waffles--see photo above), thawed
1 teaspoon organic butter
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
Fresh or thawed frozen berries and chopped nuts (any variety of whatever your kids will eat or whatever you have on hand will work)
1. In a medium sized bowl, whisk the egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, yogurt and ground flaxseeds together. Dip the thawed waffle in the egg mixture, coating both sides (you may need to use your hands to get press the mixture into the waffle holes.)
2. Melt the butter in a small non-stick skillet; add the waffle and cook about 2 minutes each side, or until golden. Serve with fresh or frozen berries, chopped nuts and a teaspoon drizzle of pure maple syrup.
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