I think it's time to post the famous Sherwood waffle recipe. It's an AMAZING alternative to the store bought stuff if you're looking to be a little healthier. Sure it takes a little more work but not much I promise! The fun thing is that it is mostly protein so low carb and if you use whole wheat flour or Kamut (our favorite) it is high fiber! And they are so super light and fluffy!
My hubby came up with this bit of work when he was tired of everything else out there! So here's what you do and believe me it's yummy and if you're used to the store bought stuff it might take you a while to get used to it but it grows on you! And another perk is that it's less expensive!
Sherwood Waffles
Eggs
Water
Flour (we like Kamut or whole wheat, ground fresh)
Salt
Cinnamon
Vanilla extract (the real stuff)
Take your eggs, about 2 per person depending on how many your feeding, and separate the yolks from the whites. We use 2 old yogurt containers because we've discovered it's easiest and doesn't make a mess. I'll explain more later. So once your egg whites and your egg yolks are separated get out your beaters and beat the heck out of the whites...until they are fluffy. :) Put that aside for a sec and with your yolk container just add water until it looks about the same amount as the egg whites (this is also why it's nice to have two identical containers so you can compare the volumes). After you add your water it's time to add your flour to make it look like waffle batter! You can play with the consistency because different waffle irons are different but there shouldn't be too much of a discrepancy. Add your cinnamon and vanilla to taste and just a touch of salt. Then you fold the egg whites and flour mixture together with a rubber spatula! Once that is thoroughly mixed you are ready to pour it into your iron and ENJOY! MMMmmmmm they are good and sooooo healthy for you! Nothing in these that you can't pronounce! :)
Then we usually put our homemade syrup and whip cream on them. And recently we've been doing frozen berries cooked down with sugar and cornstarch. I guess it's another homemade type syrup. I'm not going to post the recipes for the syrup unless someone really wants it. It's pretty simple I think. :)
Isn't food wonderful?! I love it. I can't wait to have the time (and money) to play and make more extravagant things! Give my amazing husband a break!! :) hehe
Happy cooking!
Oh my gosh you sound like you are just cooking up a storm. I am glad you post these recipes. :) YOu look great by the way. miss you
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