November 17, 2024

Banana-Nut Waffle Cake

Healthy Fact of the Day

This indulgent breakfast-dessert contains some nutritional benefits. Bananas provide potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber. Walnuts offer omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and healthy fats. To make it healthier, use whole wheat flour for added fiber and nutrients. Greek yogurt can replace some cream cheese in the filling for added protein and less fat. Consider using sugar-free maple syrup or reducing the amount. While eggs provide protein and buttermilk adds calcium, this is a high-calorie dish best enjoyed for special occasions. To balance, serve with fresh fruit and consider sharing portions. The nuts add nutritional value but are calorie-dense, so portion mindfully.

Ingredients

For the waffles:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

For the filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup whipped cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For topping:

Maple syrup
Caramelized bananas
Whipped cream
Crushed walnuts
Cinnamon dust

Instructions

Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat.
Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, buttermilk, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla.
Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
Stir in chopped walnuts.
Cook waffles according to iron’s instructions until golden brown.
Let waffles cool completely.
Beat cream cheese until fluffy, fold in whipped cream and maple syrup.
Layer waffles with cream cheese mixture and banana slices.
Top final layer with whipped cream, caramelized bananas, and nuts.
Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Dust with cinnamon.

Slice into this Banana-Nut Waffle Cake and watch as layers of crispy waffles give way to creamy filling studded with fresh bananas! Each forkful combines the comfort of your favorite breakfast with the decadence of dessert, creating a celebration-worthy treat that’s perfect any time of day. Whether you’re hosting brunch or craving something spectacularly different, this waffle cake proves that breakfast foods can rise to any occasion. So heat up that waffle iron, grab those ripe bananas, and get ready to stack your way to breakfast paradise!

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