Recipe: Cinnamon Raisin Waffles (using egg whites and applesauce)

CINNAMON RAISIN WAFFLES

FOR THE CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING:
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
FOR THE WAFFLE BATTER:
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 egg whites, whipped
1 3/4 cups buttermilk,* at room temperature
1/4 cup applesauce, at room temperature
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp orange extract
1/2 cup raisins
Warmed maple syrup (for serving)

Prepare waffle iron with cooking spray and heat up.

TO prepare the cinnamon sugar topping, in a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.

To prepare the waffles, in a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

In another mixing bowl, combine egg whites, buttermilk, applesauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, vanilla, orange extract and raisins. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until moistened.

Pour enough batter to fill two-thirds of the waffle iron. Cook until crisp and golden brown. Set aside. Repeat with remaining batter.

Serve waffles with hot syrup. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon mixture over waffles.

*Homemade buttermilk substitute. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar with enough milk to equal 1/2 cup.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Anita Matejka