Apple Pie Ricotta Waffles

Contributed By: Parker

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

Method:

1. 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 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
2. Preheat waffle maker. 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.
3. Bake waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Serve with apple topping, yogurt and, if desired, blueberries.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min./batch
YIELD: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
1 waffle: 633 calories, 31g fat (8g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.


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