Never toss borderline too-ripe bananas; instead just put them in the freezer so you can pop them out, defrost them, and use them to create something delicious like these nutty breakfast waffles.
Serves 4
Ingredients
โข 2 large eggs
โข 1 cup buttermilk
โข 2 very ripe bananas
โข 4 tablespoons melted butter plus extra for serving
โข 1 cup all-purpose flour
โข 1โ2 cup oat bran
โข 2 teaspoons baking powder
โข 1โ2 teaspoon salt
โข 1โ2 cup crushed pecans
โข Maple syrup or other fruit syrup for serving
1. Preheat the waffle iron. Spray both surfaces with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Beat together the eggs, buttermilk, bananas, and butter until well blended and smooth. Fold in the flour, oat bran, baking powder, and salt, stirring until just combined and moistened; the batter should be stiff, not runny. Fold in the pecans.
3. Bake waffles according to the manufacturerโs directions. Serve hot with extra butter and maple syrup.
4. Whatโs Oat Bran?
5. Because it is so high in fiber, oat bran has become one of the darlings of the health food world and is often touted as one of the soluble fiber foods that help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Itโs also a welcome ingredient in the kitchen for its cookability in cereals, baked goods, soups, and stews, adding some texture and a delicate nutty taste.
