Waffles are made from a batter consisting of flour, eggs, sugar, butter, milk and baking powder. The baking powder helps the waffle acquire the fluffy texture.
Waffles are cooked on a waffle iron and can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The waffle iron creates pockets or indentions throughout the dough. Both sides of a waffle are cooked at the same time on a waffle iron.
The batter of a waffle and a pancake are very similar and therefore promote similar health benefits. To increase the nutritional value of your waffle, consider making the batter from whole grain flour. Another option would be utilizing egg whites instead of whole eggs. This would reduce the fat, cholesterol and caloric value of this dish.