Banana Waffles

• 1-1/4 cups flour
• 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice or ground cinnamon
• dash salt
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups 1% milk
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (Optional

Preheat a lightly greased waffle iron. In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, allspice, and salt. In a medium-size bowl combine the egg whites, egg, milk, banana, oil, and pecans (if using). Add to the flour mixture all at once and stir just until combined. Using 1 to 1 1/2 cups batter for each waffle, pour the batter into the grids. Close lid quickly� do not open during baking. Bake according to manufacturer�s directions. Use a fork to lift the waffle off grid. (If the batter becomes too thick, add a little additional milk.) Makes fourteen 4 inch waffles.