Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 medium bananas, extra-ripe
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup molasses or 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, melted
powdered sugar (optional)
Directions:
Preheat waffle iron.
In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
In medium bowl, beat eggs with brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Puree extra-ripe bananas in blender.
Beat pureed bananas, milk, molasses or dark corn syrup, and melted butter into egg mixture; add to dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened.
Pour 3/4 cup batter in middle of waffle iron and cook until golden.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with additional sliced bananas and maple syrup (or try a tropical syrup, such as coconut or guava).
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 15 min.