Got a bit creative with my breakfast this morning. If you have been following my food blog, you know that I don’t toss. As a result, this morning was no different. You see, a couple of my ripe bananas got mushy and speckled.
Came up with the perfect ‘save’. I transformed my potassium fruits to warm and delicious pancakes. Some of the other ingredients added were:
You know what they say, “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” Well, generally, I try my utmost best to incorporate a few of them in my weekly dietary intake. I store the fiber-filled fruits on my counter top or in eye-sight so that I can grab and go. I can’t say that I’m always overjoyed with all the buys that I garner.
I generally go for Gala types because of their heartiness. However, lately, I’ve been testing other types. For instance, at my last shopping trip I purchased some green delicious. They too are crispy and tartier than their Gala counterparts.
GREEN DELICIOUS APPLES
I guess that was why I decided to shred a couple and make apple fritters for breakfast. The other ingredients were:
Cinnamon (generous sprinkle)
Flour (1/2 cup) {whole-wheat/all-purpose]
Vanilla (splash)
Sour cream (1/2 teaspoon)
Salt (pinch)
Dark sugar (2 table-spoon)
Beaten egg
Squeeze of lime/lemon (to prevent browning) and for added flavor
Water (1/3 cup)
Oil for frying
Method:
Apples were thoroughly rinsed and then shredded on box grater.
Wet and dry ingredients were combined and made into a batter.Then, shredded apples were added and folded in batter.
In hot skillet, a drizzle of canola oil was added.
Fritters were fried until they were cooked on the internal and brown/crispy on the exterior.
Crispy apple fritters were served warm with a garnish of thinly sliced apple with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sprig of fresh mint.
Guys, it’s a brand new day and year within our midst. Many of us have plans and resolutions for this year. Of course, one of the popular ones is keeping fit and healthy. I’ve tried to incorporate same in my life-style the past year. It is difficult; however, I try to do it one day at time without depriving myself of any food group. I do believe in a fine balance.
Therefore, for 2015, I intend to continue on that path. There is always room for improvement; like including more fruits and veggies in the diet. So, on this day, the first of January, 2015, I’ve made yours truly some wholesome waffles. I used less of processed flour and incorporated sweet potato and apple and a little whole wheat flour.
Main ingredients for sweet potato/apple waffles
So, with a little marrying of the dry (flour, sugar, baking soda,pinch of salt,cinnamon), and wet ingredients, I ended up with the following batter. By the way, I made sure to do a quick four-minute bake of my sweet potato in the microwave. I also shredded my apple and 1/4 tsp. ginger on a box grater. After crushing and cooling potato with a fork, I added both apples/ginger,potato to wet ingredients (milk, sour cream, vanilla,melted butter).
Batter ready for waffle iron
I made sure to spray my waffle iron with a little Pam so as to prevent sticking. My batter yielded six waffles. (I couldn’t resist taste-testing one). Anyway, guys, I served my sweet potato waffles with a few bites of left-over ham along with fresh grapes, strawberries, orange slices.
Completed sweet potato/apple waffles with garnish of fresh mint/bites of ham along with fresh fruits
Guys, that’s what for brunch. As always, be kind to your loved ones as well as your beautiful palates.
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