Breakfast waffles - good for you?

Mangoaddict
Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I love the EGGO brand waffles. I am not sure how good they are for you but I like the homestyle type. Is there anything better than those, healthier version that tastes the same? I want to know also if I can continue eating the homestyle ones, if they are healthy. I eat about 2 in the morning with tons of fruit and peanut butter (1tb) on it..

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  • jessie1
    jessie1 Posts: 46
    Eggo actually also makes "nutrigrain" brand. They are 80 calories per waffle (i think). They have different flavors i always get the blueberry ones, and I love them!
  • CarmenSantiago
    CarmenSantiago Posts: 681 Member
    I had Special K red berry waffles for breakfast this morning. They are 80 calories each and really good. Kashi also makes waffles. I think blueberry and apple and cinnamon. They are also very good. These all have a good amount of fiber in them. Check them out.

    Good Luck!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I like Natures Path Optimum Power waffles.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    read the ingredients on the box

    do you what everything is?
  • PureAndHealthy
    PureAndHealthy Posts: 539
    I like to stay away from chemicals, preservatives, etc, so I usually buy the Kashi brand (if I'm not making them from scratch which is remarkably easy). I trust Kashi because I can identify the ingredients as actually food.
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    read the ingredients on the box

    do you what everything is?

    That was my thought too. Do you know what you are putting in your body?
  • kelligirl
    kelligirl Posts: 210
    Everyone is right on the mark. Read the ingredients - and if you know what it is, and can pronounce it without having to break each word into syllables - then it's apt to good for you. If not, you're probably better off purchasing some high quality whole wheat flour, and making your own. You can make up a batch or two all at once and freeze them in individual servings so you can pop them in the toaster. I do the same thing with pancakes. My whole wheat/wheat germ pancakes, made w/ 1/4 c batter, have 107 calories each; add a bit of yogurt and some berries, or some real maple syrup and it's a great breakfast that I know is good for me. Of course, *serving size* is key also.... if you're eating healthy food, but too much of it - - well, that's no good either!
  • a_new_mii
    a_new_mii Posts: 53
    I have a recipe for waffles, my Mom and I call them 'Oaty Waffles'

    One ripe banana mashed
    2 C water
    2 C old fashioned oatmeal
    1 tsp vanilla
    1 packet Truvia or 2 T honey
    handful of dried blue berries crasins or cherries
    handful of walnuts, crushed
    pinch of cinnamon (optional)

    Mix it all together, let it rest (it will thicken a little as it sits) while your waffle iron heats up.
    LIGHTLY spray top and bottom with cooking spray.
    Pour half cup into center of iron.
    When the light goes out, indicating that it is ready, let it cook for a minute longer.
    Gently lift from iron, place on plate to cool.
    I make these ahead (I quadruple the batch) and freeze them.
    They are best this way because you can pull them out frozen, drop them in the toaster (I crank my toaster up to 6) and make them crisp like the real thing.

    They are a little more dense than 'waffles' but you won't find a healthier one.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Yeah...I have heard on several weightloss shows that frozen store-bought waffles are just about the worst food for you, so I haven't bought any in a long time. I think I'll have to try the recipe posted here. Thanks!
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