Banana Hazelnut Waffles

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs,
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1-1/2 cups maple pancake syrup
• 1 tablespoon hazelnut Belgian cafe coffee drink mix
• Sliced ripe bananas and hazelnuts, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine the flours, flax, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, banana, orange juice, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in hazelnuts.
2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine syrup and coffee drink mix; heat through. Serve with waffles. Garnish with bananas and hazelnuts if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/banana-hazelnut-waffles/ (may not work)