Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles – The Way to Start Your Day

It’s true then. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Many of us nod our heads in agreement, but not a lot of us actually take the time to eat it. Instead it’s either skipped because we’re trying to lose weight, it’s a stop at Starbuck’s on the way to work because we’re running late, or it’s something to satisfy that craving for caffeine and sugar that ends up leaving us dragging and hungry by 10:00 a.m.

Our bodies need the right kind of energy to start the day. We need something nutritious, not full of empty calories. We need something healthy, not dipped, injected, and smothered in sugary sweetness. We also need something filling – something that will ‘stick’ to our ribs and keep us full and satisfied until lunch.

But if your day begins similar to mine, it’s not easy to find something that fits the bill. That’s where Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles come in. Sourdough is simply wheat or similar grains that have been soaked and naturally soured. Sourdough grains keep you full longer, are easier to digest, and can oft times be eaten by those with gluten sensitivities – even if it contains gluten.

Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles (casein-free, nut-free, sugar-free, yeast-free)

2 c. sourdough starter
1 c. pumpkin (if it’s frozen, be sure to thaw and drain well first)
1 egg
1 T. cinnamon
1 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. ginger
1/2 t. cloves
1 1/2 t. stevia powder
1 t. baking powder

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients into large bowl and mix thoroughly.

2. Pour 1/2 c. of batter onto hot and oil-sprayed waffle irons.

3. Bake until done.

4. Eat a few now and freeze a few more for those hectic mornings. Like today. . .and tomorrow. . .and the next day. . .


About Whole Intentions

Paula Miller is a child of God, wife to Travis, homeschooling mom of five, Christian children's author, lover of coconut oil, and Lilla Rose consultant. She and her family live on a small hobby farm in the Midwest. Several years of family health problems led her to learn about whole foods, candida, food allergies, and healthy alternatives to modern medicine. She chats about whole food, whole living, and whole faith on her blog, Whole Intentions. You can also chat with her on Facebook and Twitter.

Grain Mill Wagon Challenge Experience:

I was really excited about joining this challenge. Firstly, I’d had motor problems with my previous two mills and wondered if the WonderMill would prove to run smoother, quieter, and become a favorite household appliance. It passed with flying colors! I love how easy it is to put together and use. I also liked that it wasn't as tall as my previous grain mills. Finding a place to store it when not in use was quick and easy. I also noted that it was indeed quieter. With five kids at home, any machine that doesn't add to the noise level is much appreciated!

Secondly, I found that this challenge encouraged me to experiment with several of the sourdough recipes I’d been wanting to convert to a 100% starter. Some of them I’d remake over again to tweak just a bit, much to the delight of the family. The One Ingredient Sourdough Pizza Crust and Sourdough Chocolate Fudge Cake were favorites!

Thanks so much to the folks at Grain Mill Wagon for this opportunity!

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