Lunch: Pumpkin Waffles

To get through your busy morning, make a batch of these delicious, healthy-carb pumpkin waffles and top with fruit, nuts, and high-protein Greek yogurt.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Wheat Germ

Health and fertility benefits of Pumpkin Waffles

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Wheatgerm is a natural source of Inositol, which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS due to its ability to effectively reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. Coarse salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
5 tbsp. brown sugar
3/4 c. pumpkin puree
5 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. milk

Instructions

Heat waffle iron. In a small bowl, mix flours, wheat germ, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pumpkin puree, butter, eggs, vanilla, and 1/2 cup milk until well combined. Stir in dry ingredients and mix to form a smooth batter. Slowly add remaining 1/2 cup milk until batter is thin enough to pour into waffle iron.
Spoon about 1/2 cup batter into iron and cook according to iron instructions.
Serve with yogurt, syrup, nuts, and fruit.

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