Beet Hidden Red Velvet Waffles
Naturally vibrant red waffles get their stunning color from pureed roasted beets rather than artificial dye making them a secretly nutritious weekend breakfast that feels like a special occasion. Kids are completely dazzled by the color and will never guess that beets are responsible.
Stunning naturally red waffles colored entirely by hidden beet puree with zero artificial dye.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Prepare the Beet Puree
If starting fresh wrap a medium beet in foil and roast at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes until fork tender. Peel when cool and blend with 2 tablespoons of water until perfectly smooth. One medium beet yields approximately three quarters of a cup of puree.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together the beet puree, egg yolks, buttermilk, and melted butter until the batter is a uniform deep red color. The buttermilk helps the beet flavor mellow into the background so kids do not notice it.
Fold in Dry Ingredients and Egg Whites
Sift the flour and baking powder over the wet ingredients and fold until just combined. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter for extra fluffy waffles.
Cook the Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron and grease lightly with cooking spray. Pour appropriate amount of batter for your iron and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the waffle is crispy on the outside and cooked through. Serve with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
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