Power Waffles with Yogurt, Bananas and Almonds

• 2 1/2 cups warm light soy milk* or nonfat milk (105F. to 115F.)
• 1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 cup buckwheat flour**
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 large egg whites, beaten to blend
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 6 bananas, sliced
• Honey or pure maple syrup
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• *Soy milk is available at some supermarkets and most natural foods stores.
• **Buckwheat flour is sold at some natural foods stores and specialty foods stores.

1. Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
2. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
3. Mix both flours, oats, cinnamon and salt in large bowl.
4. Add yeast mixture; stir to blend (batter will be thick).
5. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 200F.
7. Preheat Belgian waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
8. Mix egg whites, melted butter and baking powder into batter.
9. Spoon 1 cup batter onto iron; spread with spatula.
10. Cover and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
11. Transfer waffle to baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
12. Repeat, making 6 waffles total.
13. Place waffles on plates.
14. Top with yogurt, bananas, honey and almonds.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/power-waffles-with-yogurt-bananas-and-almonds-101034 (may not work)