Source: The Heart Smart Cookbook, (c)1991, 1994 by the Detroit Free Press & Henry Ford Health System

Tasty and nutritious Gingerbread Waffles

Servings

1 package baker's yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1 cup cold water (105 to 115 F)
1 cup white all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
0.33 cup Milk, nonfat/skim, dry
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp light molasses (light in color)
0.25 tsp ground cloves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 eggs
4 egg whites
1 cooking spray

1 Combine yeast, sugar and water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2 Add both flours, dry milk, ginger, cinnamon, light molasses, cloves, oil, egg, and egg whites.
3 Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
4 Cover and chill 8 hours.
5 Coat an 8-inch square waffle iron with vegetable cooking spray; allow to preheat as directed by the manufacturer.
6 Stir batter; spoon 1/4 cup batter per waffle onto hot waffle iron.
7 Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Repeat procedure using remaining batter.