Scandinavian Sweetheart Waffles

Heart-shaped waffles are a traditional treat throughout Scandinavia, made crisp in Sweden and soft-textured in Norway. Topped with jam or berries and whipped cream, or wafer-thin slices of gjeitost (Norwegian brown goat cheese), they’re a favorite with coffee or as a snack. This recipe is my adaptation of Norwegian-style waffles served by my friends Megan and Sverre in Trondheim, Norway.

Step: 1

Place egg yolks into a large mixing bowl with the sugar, and beat until light and frothy. Mix in the vanilla sugar and water until evenly combined, and stir in half the melted butter, half the buttermilk, half the flour. When mixture is smooth, mix in remaining butter, buttermilk, flour, cardamom, and salt, and beat again to a smooth batter.

Step: 2

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks; gently fold the egg whites into the batter, incorporating as much volume as possible.

Step: 3

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions.

Step: 4

Spoon about 1/3 cup of batter into the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until the waffle is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove waffle to a plate. If using a heart-shaped iron, break the waffle into individual hearts to serve. Repeat with remaining batter.

Per Serving: 288 calories; protein 8.1g; carbohydrates 42g; fat 9.7g; cholesterol 94.7mg; sodium 129.7mg.

Eat best breakfast to start the day had become a fabulous habit. It’s a great way to start my day off healthfully. The sweet hit from the fruit wakes me up and bring me power to make on the morning. The sweetness is often vilified as the root of all disease, but fruit is also loaded with fibre, which is best for your digestive system and make keep you feeling full all day , and not want likely grab a snack out of the vending machine before lunchtime.

Make fruit a morning habit is easy . Simply put the fruit in your refrigerator next to the sweet drink or on the table next to your cereal pan , or move your coffee maker or tea kettle — about anywhere where you’ll see it. Before you eat the rest of your breakfast , eat your fruit. If you’re not usually a breakfast person.