Banana Split Waffles

Written by Meredith Hink, MS, RD, CD
Yield: Makes 1-2 waffles per person, depending on waffle iron size.
      

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Create a special, healthy treat fit for just two or the whole family with this spin on an old soda fountain favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 11 fl. oz vanilla soy milk
  • 1/8 cup cooking oil

Toppings

  • 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 6 strawberries, sliced
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Dried cherries

Instructions

  1. Prep and heat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix to combine and then form a well.
  3. In the middle of the well, place vanilla, mashed bananas, soy milk, and cooking oil.
  4. With a large spoon, combine the mixture but do not over mix. There should still be lumps in the batter.
  5. Cook batter in waffle iron according to directions.
  6. Top with crushed pineapple, strawberries, chocolate syrup, and dried cherries.