Apple
Pie Ricotta Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
:
1/4
cup butter
6
medium apples, peeled and chopped
2
tablespoons sugar
1
tablespoon honey
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
WAFFLES:
2
cups all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons quick-cooking grits
1
tablespoon cornstarch
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon salt
2
large eggs, room temperature
2
cups buttermilk
1
cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2
cup canola oil
2
teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2
cups fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
Fresh
blueberries, optional
How
To Make Apple Pie Ricotta Waffles :
In
a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples, sugar, honey,
cinnamon and vanilla; cook and stir until apples are crisp-tender, 10-12
minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Preheat
waffle iron. In a large bowl, whisk flour, grits, cornstarch, baking soda and
salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, ricotta, oil and vanilla until
blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
Bake
waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Serve with
apple topping, yogurt and, if desired, blueberries.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
topped waffle: 633 calories, 31g fat (8g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol,
709mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
