So, it’s no secret that I’ve never jumped on the pancake train. Don’t get me wrong – I do enjoy pancakes, but something about them is a little plain and boring. Yes, I know there are a million ways to make pancakes fun (see ALL of Heather’s pancake recipes), but that still doesn’t do it for me.
A little while ago, I figured out why – I there is not enough variety in the texture, and I eat them way too fast. Call me weird.
Enter: waffles. Essentially the same ingredients as a pancake, but somehow a million times more fun and exciting.
The little squares make for perfectly distributed toppings that don’t fall off – with all the fluffiness and flavor of a pancakes! Plus, they’re already perfectly sectioned in bite-size squares to keep me from taking monster bites and eating too fast.
Yes, I finally took the plunge and got myself a cheap-o waffle maker. But it works like a charm. Fluffy, healthy, Belgian waffles in less than 10 minutes, yes please!
My favorite recipe so far is a slightly modified version of the PurelyTwins’ recipe for a grain-free coconut flour waffle. Except I usually use 1 egg and 1/4 cup egg whites instead of 2 whole eggs.
Enjoyed with a side of coffee.
I had that waffle for breakfast three days in a row, and it was glorious. It even kept me full for hours! So I can officially say I’m hooked. Bring on the waffle recipes!!
Waffles or pancakes?
Favorite recipes? Link up so I can try them out!!
Like it? Share it!
8 Responses to A Breakfast Makeover
Leave a Reply
Hi, I'm Rachel! I'm a 22 year old college student in New York City with a passion for staying fit, eating well, and exploring. I'm a born foodie, but like to share an occasional workout, travel, or eco living post. Thanks for stopping by! And feel free to email me at eatlearndiscover[at]gmail[dot]com.Follow Me!
Badges
Run Tracking
My Recent Workouts
Pilates - The only workout I can do 100% pain free.
- 04/08/13,
- Core Fitness,
- 00:30
Longest run until the half. and PDR.
- 03/30/13,
- Running,
- 11.0051 miles,
- 02:06
Recovery week over!
- 03/28/13,
- Running,
- 3.0025 miles,
- 00:32
I like waffles because I can do everything else and don’t have to worry about flipping/cooking them. I get to just leave them there and wait till they are done cooking LOL.
Hollie recently posted..Black Forest Pancakes (Chocolate Cherry)
Ha! I didn’t even think of that, but now that you mention it that is a huge perk. I’m not too fond standing over the stove
I love them both, but I can never make waffles right…they always stick to the waffle maker!
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily recently posted..Liz & Bob’s Winter Wonderland Wedding
Hmm that’s odd, Jen – My waffle make is a nonstick, but I always spray it/grease it.
I think I’m just impatient and try and open the waffle maker too soon LOL! We got it as a wedding gift almost 12 years ago, and I’ve used it less than 5 times.
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily recently posted..Liz & Bob’s Winter Wonderland Wedding
Aaaah, waffles for breakfast sound pretty awesome. I can’t even remember the last time I had a waffle. Which are your favourite toppings? Is that chocolate syrup in the picture? Mmmh!
I love topping my waffles with some chopped fruit and maybe some nut butter or maple syrup – but that’s actually blackstrap molasses in the picture! It’s slightly more bitter than maple, but I like the tangy flavor.
Well freakin’ shit! You even linked back to me in this and I never even saw it! Bad blogger friend…BAD!
Seriously though, I think I’m exempt from this question….although I have had some fun with my waffle maker…key word SOME…right after my last waffle recipe it started rebelling on me again! I swear I’mma throw it out the kitchen window one day! Hmm, but not before I try the twins’s recipe! I was wondering if that was any good!
Oh but dude! If you need texture/variety in your pancakes, the pear or apple ones I made a couple months ago would totally knock your socks off! Contrasting texture mecca I tell you!! Fo shizzle! <- why did I just say that??
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli recently posted..Strange, But FREE!