GINGERBREAD LOW-CARB WAFFLES
This idea came from BettyR who posted on lowcarbfriends. Char, a friend from yesteryear, used BettyR's version (with maybe a tweak or two) instead of bread for her and her husband. She loves the pockets of the waffles which are great for holding condiments. This is a sweet, doctored version of the original recipe, but the gingerbread flavor is very slight. Perhaps a stronger flavor could be achieved by using water, Splenda and gingerbread spices, or simply by adding more gingerbread spice to this recipe.
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 extra large eggs
1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
1 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup Da Vinci Sugar Free Gingerbread Syrup
2 tbsp olive oil for greasing waffle iron
In food processor or blender, process cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one by and one, processing briefly each time. Add vital wheat gluten, vinegar, baking soda, baking powder and Da Vinci Sugar Free Gingerbread Syrup. Blend until smooth.
Brush (I use a new, clean, soft paint brush and keep it for this purpose again later) preheated waffle iron liberally with olive oil. Place 3 tablespoons of batter on each form. Close lid. Set timer for 4 minutes.
Helpful Hint: These may be toasted briefly to crisp up waffles that have lost their crispness.
Yield: 10 waffles, 1 waffle per serving
Nutritional Analysis:
146.1 calories, 8.7 g protein, 11.4 g fat, 2.2 g carbs
GINGERBREAD CREAM SAUCE
This morning I made this and poured it over the waffles. It was really decadent! Pour low-carb syrup over all and it's heavenly. Use only 1 tbsp Gingerbread Sugar Free Syrup (or cream) and spread in my Ultra low-carb crepes, Splendid Low-Carbing for Life, Vol. 2, roll up and enjoy for a special tasty treat alongside the usual breakfast fare. I made my husband two waffles, two low-carb crepes, 3 rashers bacon and one egg. I used the Gingerbread Cream Sauce, of course, and Ian said it was better than a high carb breakfast. High praise from my bread-loving husband!
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
4 Splenda packets, OR Splenda Granular to taste
3 tbsp Gingerbread DaVinci Sugar Free Syrup, OR cream
Blend cream cheese, sour cream, Splenda and Gingerbread syrup in blender until smooth.
Amazing Low Carb Waffles (by BettyR)
Preheat Waffle Iron
1-8oz pkg cream cheese(cubed)
3 eggs
2 pkt Splenda
1 tsp SteviaPlus
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup Chefs blend flour (you can sub vital wheat gluten)
1/4 cup cream
1 cup mozzarella cheese (Yes cheese in your waffles)
Put everything into a food processor and process until smooth. Open processor and scrap down the sides with a spatula and process for another 30 to 60 seconds.