Breakfast: Pumpkin Waffles

Easy to make, delightful waffles that are sure to become a winter favorite in your household.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health benefits of Pumpkin Waffles

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

6 tbsps liquid egg whites
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups skim milk
2 tsps ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 tsps baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients with a whisk.

2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Let batter sit for 15 minutes. Heat up waffle maker.

4. Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour batter into each mold - cook for 4-6 minutes, or until desired consistency.

5. Serve with fresh fruit and pancake syrup.