Savory Cornbread Waffles

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As much as I love to say I am a fitness freak, I am equal parts food lover. Waffles being one of those foods that I just can't live without. Especially, this lighter version of Savory Cornbread Waffles. It's a must make! Not only is it gluten free and refined sugar free, but also uses Mazola® Corn Oil instead of olive oil.

Why use corn oil, you ask? A recent study has found that adding Mazola® Corn Oil to one’s diet resulted in lower cholesterol levels than Coconut Oil. A previous study found that corn oil can also help lower cholesterol more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about the study, see Mazola.com.

Now I can enjoy my waffles and still be the fitness freak I am meant to be!

I made a gigantic pot of soup this past week and needed a delicious side to go with it. Without hesitation, I knew exactly what I was going to make. My Savory Cornbread Waffles! They are fluffy, flavorful and ready in a flash. Waffles are no longer just a breakfast food anymore!

With a few simple swaps of ingredients to make them lighter, you will wonder why you haven't made more things in a waffle maker before.

HOW DO I MAKE SAVORY CORNBREAD WAFFLES?

Start by combining the following dry ingredients in a large bowl: 1 ½ cup corn meal, 1 cup gluten free flour, 2 teaspoon baking soda, and a dash of salt and pepper.

Stir in 2 eggs with ⅓ cup Mazola® Corn Oil and 1 ¼ cup of almond milk, instead of regular milk. Mazola® Corn Oil is an all-purpose cooking oil that is a smart heart-healthy choice for your family. I prefer it to other oils because it has a neutral taste that won’t negatively impact the taste of ingredients, so it lets the natural flavor of your food stand out.

Extra virgin olive oil has been the craze for such a long time. But, a clinical study showed Mazola® Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, see Mazola.com.

Another plus for Mazola® Corn Oil is that it has a smoke point higher than most cooking oils at 450°F and performs well in a variety of cooking applications, including stir-frying, sautéing, grilling and even baking. Many home cooks may not realize that all cooking oils have a smoke point that, once exceeded, not only negatively affect the food’s flavor but also its nutritional value.

Last, add 4 tablespoon of honey and 4 teaspoon of chopped chives. I prefer to use natural honey in this recipe instead of refined sugar because sugar is higher on the glycemic index (GI) than honey, meaning it raises blood sugar levels more quickly.

When the batter is complete and your waffle iron is ready, carefully pour a desired amount into the molds. I used the low-medium low setting on my waffle maker. Trust me, they cook faster than you think.

These Savory Cornbread Waffles are a fun, easy side to have for your next soup night or spring bbq.

All Mazola® oils are cholesterol free and have become a healthful tradition in America. Make the swap and start cooking lighter with America’s #1 Selling Heart-Healthy Cooking Oil.

Savory Cornbread Waffles

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup corn meal
• 1 cup gluten free flour
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 tablespoon honey
• 1 ¼ cup almond milk
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
• dash of salt and pepper
• 4 teaspoon of chives

Instructions

1. Start by combining the following dry ingredients in a large bowl: 1 ½ cup corn meal, 1 cup gluten free flour, 2 teaspoon baking soda, dash of salt and pepper.
2. Stir in 2 eggs with ⅓ cup Mazola® Corn Oil and 1 ¼ cup of almond milk. 
3. Add 4 tablespoon of honey and 4 teaspoon of chopped chives.
4. When the batter is complete and your waffle iron is ready, carefully pour a desired amount into the molds.  I used the low-medium low setting on my waffle maker.