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Preparation time: 15 minutes
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 cup fat-free milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped, unsweetened dried apricots
Spray waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and preheat it. In a mixing bowl, combine oat bran, wheat germ, flour, baking powder, and brown sugar. Add milk, egg, and vegetable oil and stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in dried apricots. Measure 1/4 cup batter for each 4-inch waffle. Cook waffles according to waffle machine manufacturer’s directions until they are golden brown. Serve immediately.
Yield: 8 four-inch waffles
Serving Size: 1 waffle
Per Serving:
Calories: 131
Carbohydrate: 20 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 146 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2
This recipe was developed by Sharon Palmer, a registered dietitian and freelance writer in Southern California.
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