What You Need:

2 C of flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 C of fat free buttermilk
3 tbsp canola oil
3 tbsp molasses
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated fine
2 large egg, separated
1/2 C applesauce

How to Make It:

Combine the flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.
Whisk together the buttermilk, oil, molasses, ginger and egg yolks in a separate bowl.
Stir the applesauce into the buttermilk mixture.
Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour and stir until well blended.
Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl on high for 5 minutes or until soft peaks form.
Fold the egg whites into the batter.
Coat the waffle iron with a cooking spray and preheat.
Pour 1/3 C of the batter into the heated waffle iron and close the lid.
Cook for 5 minutes or until the steam stops.
Continue cooking waffles until all the batter has been used.

Makes 9 servings

Keep these waffles a healthy meal by topping them with fresh berries. The egg whites keep these waffles light and fluffy as well as a healthy addition to your morning start.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 5 minutes per batch

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 2 waffle serving)
Calories 208; Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 33g; Protein 6g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 47 mg; Sodium 277 mg