There's More to Waffles!!

That BIG appliance called the Waffle Iron that takes up all that space can be used for more than just waffles!! Ok, so I cant take credit for this one but either way its a fabulous idea!! I was watching Rachael Ray the other day and she was showing how to make Brownie Waffles. What a way to change up plain brownies and make them exciting! If you are feeling ambitious make your own brownie mix from scratch. It is super simple!!

Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe (courtesy of Bon Apetit)

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup all purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup vegetable oil

4 whites, beaten to blend

2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

Combine first five ingredients in large bowl. Add oil, egg whites, and vanilla and blend.

Brownie Waffles

1 Box Fudge Brownie Mix OR Make the Homemade Mix!!

2 TBSP Wheat Germ (my addition to bump up nutrition)

Waffle Iron

Steps:

Preheat waffle iron. Make brownie mix as directed on package. Grease the waffle iron and drop brownie mix in just as you would if you were making waffles.. Let them cook until done. They will be crisp and yummy! Top with berries and homemade whipped cream or nuts and caramel sauce!!

Here are a couple more ideas of things you can make in your waffle iron to do a twist on everyday food!

~Muffins (Applesauce/Blueberry/Pumpkin)

~Banana Bread Waffles

~PB&J Waffles- Remove crust from bread- make the PB&J sandwich as normal- Stick in waffle iron until warm and gooey!

~Grilled Cheese

~Cream Cheese Sandwich- Remove Crust from bread, spread cream cheese- add diced up pieces of fruit (we love Strawberry cream cheese with pieces of strawberry) place in waffle iron until crispy.

~Sweet Potato Sandwich-Puree cooked sweet potato- mix with Organic Yogurt- Spread on bread with crusts removed-Place in Waffle Iron

The list could go on experiment with different things!! This is a great one for the kids to be involved with. Let them pick out the ingredients & make their sandwiches!