Espresso Cocoa Waffles
Ingredients :
1½ cups pastry flour (whole grain)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
2 tsp espresso powder
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup fat free milk
3 tbs light olive oil
3 egg whites
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
In a large glass mixing bowl, combine the first four dry ingredients: pastry flour, baking powder, cocoa, & baking soda.
Create a hole in the middle of the mixture and add the espresso, milk, oil & sugar. Mix all ingredients together with a wire whisk until smooth.
The waffle maker should be preheated for about 4 minutes. It’s ready when a small drop of water sizzles on the waffle maker.
In the meantime, with a hand mixer beat the egg whites along with a pinch of salt at high speed until soft peaks are formed.
Fold in the egg whites into the batter just until both mixtures are combined well.
Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray just before pouring in the batter. Add just enough batter to almost cover the grids on the waffle maker.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes , until firm.
Enjoy!