WW Recipe of the Day: Whole Grain Waffles with Orange & Pomegranate
The Weight Watchers plan gave me the push I needed to change up my usual breakfast routine.
I realized I’d fallen into a rut when it came to morning meals, so this week I enjoyed whole grain waffles topped with orange (or ruby red grapefruit) and pomegranate on a couple of mornings.
Served with a steaming mug of coffee, this simple combination was a wholesome, satisfying way to start the day.
The idea came from the cookbook Weight Watchers Year Round Fresh, arranged by season and full of recipes I’m excited to try and simplify for everyday cooking.
Whole Grain Waffles with Citrus and Pomegranates — Notes
I simplified the original recipe. It called for homemade buttermilk waffles, which isn’t practical for many weekday mornings — and I don’t own a waffle iron. Instead I used frozen whole grain waffles that were already in my freezer from a previous recipe.
If you prefer to make waffles from scratch, that will work beautifully. I substituted ruby red grapefruit when I didn’t have oranges on hand; either citrus is great here.
Calories and WW Points
With a light drizzle of maple syrup these waffles are a treat. Per serving this version comes in at about 284 calories and:
7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
7 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
You can check your PersonalPoints in the WW app or site to track this recipe.
If you enjoy using a recipe video as a guide, Stephanie from Joy of Baking demonstrates how to make waffles from scratch in a helpful video demonstration.
Other Weight Watchers–friendly recipes you might like include WW Microwave Apple Pancake Puff, Make Ahead Omelet Muffins, Cottage Cheese Power Pancakes, Classic WW Cottage Cheese “Danish,” and Baked Pumpkin Donuts.
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Whole Grain Waffles with Orange & Pomegrante
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Ingredients
- 2 frozen whole grain waffles (such as Kashi)
- 1 medium orange or ruby red grapefruit
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils (seeds)
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, warmed
Instructions
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Toast the waffles according to package directions.
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While the waffles warm, prepare the citrus: slice off the top and bottom, stand the fruit upright and cut away the peel and pith from top to bottom. Slice into rounds and halve or quarter each round.
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Top the waffles with the citrus pieces and pomegranate arils, then drizzle with warmed maple syrup. Serve immediately.
Notes
7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
7 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Recipe inspiration: Weight Watchers Year Round Fresh
More Easy Weight Watchers Breakfast Ideas:
- Low Carb Waffles (SlenderKitchen)
- Healthy Harvest Pancakes (EatYourselfSkinny)
- Neapolitan Waffle Stack (HungryGirl)
- Whole Wheat Waffles with Blueberry Maple Syrup (Cookin’Canuck)
- Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Waffles (SnackGirl)
- French Toasted Waffles (HungryGirl)
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