Here is a new kind of waffle for you to add to your breakfast options. It's a quick meal to throw together and is sure to keep you satisfied until lunch!
Even try it as a breakfast for dinner recipe tonight if you want😉
I am definitely keeping this recipe in mind for those days when the groceries are slim because I almost always have these ingredients stocked. Do you have recipes or meals like that?
If not, I highly recommend coming up with 2-3 meal ideas that require few ingredients that are either all shelf stable or don't go bad quickly in the fridge.
You probably shifted your thinking towards this when we first shutdown for COVID last year, but even with unexpected storms or changes these days; it's good to be prepared.
Basic Chaffle 🧇 + Berry Chia 🍓 Jam
Prep time: 5 minutes and Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Nutrition info for 2 waffles and 1/4 cup jam: 33 g P, 30 g F, 30 g C, 7 g Fiber
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/2 cup low fat Italian blend shredded cheese
2 Tbsp almond flour (or another flour)
1 cup frozen berry blend
2 Tbsp chia seeds
Directions:
Preheat waffle iron.
Use small saucepan on stove for the berry jam. Place on low heat. Add frozen berries to the saucepan. Let cook for 3-5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 eggs. Stir in shredded cheese and almond flour until well combined.
Spray/ grease heated waffle iron. Pour egg mixture into the waffle iron. This recipe makes 2 waffles, so depending on if your waffle iron is small you may need to only pour half the mixture and cook 2 waffles separately. Waffles should only take about 5 minutes to cook.
Once the berries start getting soft. Use spatula to smash most of the berries. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Stir chia seeds into the cooked berries. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Then remove from heat and let cool. Stirring occasionally.
When the waffles are fully cooked. Put them on a plate and top with the berry chia jam. I used about 1/4 cup and noted that in the nutritional info. Enjoy while everything is still warm!
Store leftover berry chia jam in a jar for more waffles later in the week. Or if you love PB&J sandwiches like I do, then this will be a great addition without any added sugars!
PB&J sandwiches are not just for kids! They aren't something you have to restrict from your diet if you are trying to eat healthier either.
🥪Bread isn't bad.
🥪Carbs aren't bad.
🥪You can eat a sandwich.
I am including a PB&J sandwich as my afternoon snack this week! I'm all about using up the ingredients I buy in multiple recipes. I hate wasting food, but I also like variety.
Meal planning is a skill and I find it is one that I continue to perfect with each week!
My PB&J sandwich is about 350 calories total. Providing enjoyment and satisfaction to control my hunger mid day😋
What meals/snacks did you plan for the week? Let me know in the comments!