Selection, Storage, Prep and Nutrition Notes for Easy Brunch Recipes

Apple Bacon Belgian Waffles

1. Finely chopped ham or Canadian bacon can easily be substituted for the cooked bacon in these part whole-grain waffles.
2. Vegetable oils such as corn, canola or soybean (which says “vegetable”) are the best choices to use in any pancake or waffle batter because they’re a neutral and won’t impart strong flavors the way olive or grapeseed oil will.
3. Smaller waffle irons can be used. Just adjust cooking time appropriately.
4. Provide cooking spray or plenty of oil with a brush out on the buffet for your guests to use on the waffle iron if your iron isn’t nonstick.
5. Any favorite apple variety can be used, from Granny Smith, Jazz and Honeycrisp to Golden Delicious, JonaGold and Fuji.
6. Keep the apple skin on for more of the fiber and disease-fighting nutrients.
7. White whole-wheat flour has all the same fiber, vitamins and minerals that traditional whole-wheat flour does. It’s just lighter in color and texture.
8. Buttermilk adds a dose of protein and calcium to these fiber- and nutrient-rich waffles.

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