Brunch and Be Healthy
When I say Brunch, are you envisioning an endless brunch buffet, loaded with high calorie temptations in a confusing array? Erase that picture from your mind and get ready to prepare a beautiful brunch for guests. Brunch is the perfect meal for entertaining. It's best to have a theme to the meal instead of a confused offering of both breakfast and lunch options. We'll tell you how to serve a meal of waffles that will please everyone. So toss that tired quiche, deep six the soggy French toast and dump the little sausages. Get ready for waffles that are both light and satisfying.
Get out the waffle iron and put it right on the table. Prepare a number of nice dishes to top the waffles, and a side dish or two as well. You can serve sweet or savory toppings, or both.
Waffles can be ultra high calorie or light, and you can go either way. If you are combining two meals (or a meal and a snack) into one, you can, perhaps, afford make it higher calorie. If you feel you need to keep everything as low calorie as possible, choose a waffle recipe that suits. You can even use frozen flax seed waffles, choosing from the many really good brands available, but it won't be nearly as much fun.
Have whatever you wish to top the waffles to order. This can be anything from real maple syrup to fruit preserves. Set out a bowl of granola for those who like crunch, yogurt to satisfy that creamy craving, and perhaps some nuts, such as pecans. Sliced fresh fruits of the season are always welcome. We have a recipe for a light as air whipped topping too.
First the waffles - we give you three different recipes:
- Belgian Waffles - The traditional, raised yeast batter, crunchy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. High in calories, but some would say worth it.
- Potato and Chive Waffles - A savory and on the light side and just right for topping with cheese or whatever you like. This would be perfect with creamed chicken or creamed, chipped dried beef. Waffles with chicken is a classic American dish.
And now, some toppings:
- Light as Air Whipped Topping - made from non fat dry milk powder, whipped high and light, it's a fresh, simple replacement for whipped cream. Having all the ingredients icy cold aids in the whipping process.
- Mixed Berry Sauce - Absolutely lovely, and low in calories too. It uses frozen berries and can be made in advance and served warm or cold. The hint of rum is what makes it special.
- Cheezy Creamed Chicken - It tastes rich and sinful but is low in calories. It uses low fat shredded cheese, fat free milk, and no added fat at all. It's pretty too, with little flecks of red bell pepper.
Comments
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wow, that made me hungry. Wish I had a waffle maker.
My dau does and maybe when I visit I will whip up some waffles.
The Belgian waffle recipe is incredible, but it makes such a huge batch you have to do it for company. The good news is, you can make the batter the night before and let it rise in the refrigerator - just make sure the bowl is big enough.
I printed out the recipe for lighter waffles. I absolutely love chicken and waffles. My DH and his family never heard of them (southern boy) and thought I was nuts...until they tried them! lol! I'm going to try the berry sauce too. Sounds yummy!
Thanks so much!
chiris, I'm glad you like the recipes. Do come back and tell us how it turns out. I love chicken and waffles too. It sounded strange when I first heard of it, but it's delicious.
Claire
Thanks for all the tips! I haven't made waffles in ages, this has inspired me to make some soon. I'll definitely be trying the mixed berry sauce as well.
I so enjoy your blogs. This one came at the perfect time; my work is planning a brunch. I am forwarding this blog to the planners.
Hey claire for some reason didnt know you had a blog. Waffles, I haven't had a good waffle in years. You are just one cool lady. Tori
Mmmmmm...the waffles and trimmings sound so good. I never knew about the chicken and waffles or making them savory instead of sweet, what a good idea!
Waffles, cool whip and fruit is a favorite brunch with our family. Thanks for posting the "Healthy Waffles" recipe.
Gypsierose, the blog is new for me - just started. I hope you've been reading some of the other ones. The information in them is invaluable.
I'm glad you all like my waffles brunch idea. For those who'd like an easy to make recipe for a breakfast/brunch casserole, check out the Eating Well blog! Doesn't that look yummy?
Great entry, Ms. Claire!
I adore Belgian Waffles and will definitely try your recipes.
I have a waffle maker, but it is not one of the kind that you can spin/flip over. I have never found my waffles to get crispy. I am wondering if that is why, or if I am doing something wrong :)
I will definitely keep watching your blog!
Chicken and waffles is probably pretty good, but has anyone else ever tried bison waffles? My husband makes them. He browns ground bison, breaking it into very small pieces and cools it before putting it right into the waffle batter. With the drippings he makes a quick gravy (I know, not super healthy, but bison is pretty lean to begin with, so it's not much). He serves the waffles piping hot with a drizzle of gravy on each and they are DELICIOUS. Sounds bad for you, but I imagine it is a lot better than a helping of sausage and biscuits or corned beef hash...
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I love waffles! What a great treat for Easter Sunday.