Bananas Foster Whole Wheat Waffles

Sliced bananas are sautéed in butter, brown sugar and just a bit of cinnamon and flambéed with rum (this method aka lighting it on fire to burn the alcohol off, leaving the flavor behind).

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword banana, bananas foster, caramelized onions, flambee, walnut

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 788kcal

Ingredients

For the whole wheat waffles:

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs gently whisked
vegetable oil cooking spray as needed

For the bananas foster:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 medium ripe bananas peeled and sliced
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce rum

For serving:

Whipped cream as needed
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup caramel warmed

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the waffles:

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda then set aside. In another large mixing bowl whisk together the buttermilk, butter and eggs. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once hot lightly spray the iron with vegetable spray then pour batter into the iron, leaving a 1½” border around the mix to the edges of the iron (it will spread out). Close iron and cook waffles until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes but can vary depending on waffle iron. Remove to a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining waffle batter.

For the bananas foster:

Heat a medium pan over medium heat, add the butter and sugar and melt, stirring to combine. Add the slices of banana and sauté over medium heat until the bananas are lightly browned, turning once, about 6 minutes total. Sprinkle with cinnamon and remove the pan from heat.
Add the rum to the pan and carefully light the sauce with a lighter and spoon the sauce over the bananas until the alcohol cooks off and the flames are extinguished, about 1 minute.

For serving:

Divide the waffles among plates and top with banana foster mixture, whipped cream, pecans and caramel. Serve immediately.

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