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Red Velvet Beet Waffles

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These red velvet beet waffles are colored only with beets and a cocoa chemical reaction. Sneak some more vegetables into your life!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Unspecified
Servings: 8 waffles
Calories: 268kcal

Equipment

  • Waffle iron
  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 medium beet
  • cup (6.9 ounces or 193 grams) bleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk, measured ideally in a 2 cup measuring cup
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 6 tablespoon (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions

  • Peel the beet, chop it into rough pieces, and process it in the food processor until smooth.
    1 medium beet
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt)
    1½ cup (6.9 ounces or 193 grams) bleached all-purpose flour, ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Into the measuring cup with the buttermilk, add the eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, and cooled butter and whisk it all together.
    1 cup buttermilk, measured ideally in a 2 cup measuring cup, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 6 tablespoon (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • Add the beets and liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir only until the dry ingredients are mixed in. Do not over stir.
  • Preheat your waffle iron and cook the waffles as directed.

Notes

This recipe will make 8 half-cup red velvet beet waffles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg