By Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr Oz The Good Life
Q: Can you call waffles a healthy breakfast?
Oz says: Yes, you can! If you make this morning treat from scratch with whole-grain flour and go easy on the sugar, it becomes a perfectly respectable breakfast option.
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things to keep an eye on: size and toppings. You know those
plate-eclipsing behemoths some diners dish out? You want to aim for a
saner portion than that—about 4 inches in diameter, the size of most
frozen waffles. Then garnish creatively (see ideas at the bottom), and
have protein-rich eggs on the side to up the satisfaction ante.
Need syrup?
Avoid products that list processed sugars like corn syrup as
ingredients; go for ones that contain only pure maple. And keep it in
check: Pour syrup into a spoon and then drizzle it over your waffle. Two
tablespoons equal about 100 calories.
Supermarket Superstars
If you're not feeling terribly domestic this—or any—morning, three grocery store finds do the healthifying work for you:
- Nature's Path Homestyle Frozen Waffles: Light and fluffy, as waffles should be. (They're also gluten-free.)
- Arrowhead Mills Multigrain Pancake & Waffle Mix: This whole wheat–based blend has just 2 grams of sugar per serving.
- Kashi Gluten Free Cinnamon Waffles: Warming morning happiness! Two waffles have 3 grams of fiber and only 160 calories.
Top It Off
For the love of Oz, skip the whipped cream and caramel, and try our takes instead.
- Microwaved apple slices with cinnamon
- Warmed-up nut butter
- Banana slices microwaved until melty
- Greek yogurt swirled with maple syrup
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- Here's Exactly What Julianne Hough Is Eating to Prepare for Her Wedding
