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• Cinnamon n’ Honey Morning Waffles

  Posted on May 1, 2012 by Amie Valpone of TheHealthyApple.com

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  There's nothing quite like a Sunday morning waffle.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Growing up, my father made us waffles every Sunday- you know - those fluffy, golden-brown, succulent dream-boat waffles that you just want to sink your teeth into and bury in a puddle of syrup.
  
  
  
  Waffles were a tradition in our home - they weren't just for Sunday's but also for special occasions.
  
  
  
  Like the morning I came home after living in London.
  
  
  
  And my birthday...
  
  
  
  And the days when it was 90 degrees and the neighbors were having a yard sale and there seemed to be nothing better in the world than whipping up a batch of waffles before running over to buy all the trinkets for 25 cents.
  
  

  Ahhh... waffles remind me of summer. And spring.
  
  
  
  So I decided to toss a bit of summer and spring in to this recipe.
  
  
  
  How?
  
  
  
  Pretty simple.
  
  
  
  Fresh mint and a ripe banana always do the trick.
  
  
  
  Along with some creamy almond butter, a spread of ricotta cheese and a nice drizzle of local honey.
  
  
  
  Oh, and did I mention the pretty powdery cinnamon to top it off?
  
  
  
  It doesn't stop there...we haven't even gotten to the waffles and I know your mouth is already watering.
  
  
  
  These babies are gluten-free and fabulous.
  
  But guess what?
  
  
  
  I didn't make 'em.
  
  Nope.
  
  Not me.
  
  
  
  They're Van's.
  
  Van's made 'em and everyone is lovin' them.
  
  
  
  Ya see- the past few months my clients have been RAVING over these Van's Waffles - I'm sure you've seen their cute packaging in Whole Foods Market or your local food store.
  
  
  
  Well, they've got a nice display front n' center in my Whole Foods Market and their pretty gluten-free waffles were eyeing me down. I recommend these to all my clients looking for a hearty waffle when they don't have time to make the homemade kind- but want the same good ol' homemade consistency and flavor.
  
  So, I can't take the credit for these pretty fluffy circles of fun.
  
  But I can take credit for this recipe- and my clients were beyond excited to come over for their appointments this week because I served these Cinnamon n' Honey Morning Waffles everyday.
  
  
  
  
  
  They're not your average frozen waffle - they're different.
  
  They're better.
  
  And honestly - my clients and their kids are loving 'em.
  
  Bite by bite.
  
  So, I thought, "Why not have a little fun with your breakfast?"
  
  You can still have fun creating your own masterpiece even if you can't take credit for creating the waffle, can't you?
  
  Oh yes you can.
  
  I just did.
  
  
  
  Cinnamon n' Honey Morning Waffles
  
  Gluten-Free
  
  Serves 1
  
  Ingredients
  

  • 1 Van's Gluten-Free Waffle
  • 2 Tbsp. almond butter
  • 1/4 cup Fat-Free Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/2 ripe banana, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 fresh mint leaves

  
  Directions
  
  1. Toast Van's waffle in a toaster oven until golden brown.
  2. Place waffle on a plate; top with almond butter, ricotta cheese, banana slices, a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon and fresh mint leaves.
  3. Serve warm.
  4. Enjoy!
  
  
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