Banana Nutella Stuffed Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ripe banana (peeled and sliced)
• 1/2 cup Nutella

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the Dry Ingredients:: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. 2

   Combine the Wet Ingredients:: In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. 3

   Make the Batter:: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

4. 4

   Heat the Waffle Maker:: Preheat your stuffed waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. 5

   Assemble the Waffles:: Spread about 1/3 cup batter into waffle maker so bottom grids and waffle divider are thinly but completely covered. Place a few banana slices and a generous dollop of Nutella in the center, being sure to leave a margin around the edges for the batter to expand. Spread additional batter over filling until it reaches the top of the square projections on the waffle tongs.

6. 6

   Cook the Waffles:: Close waffle maker and flip. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and cooked through.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve:: Carefully remove the waffle from the maker. Let it cool for a minute, then garnish with chopped nuts and a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.

8. 8

   Repeat:: Continue with the remaining batter, banana, and Nutella until all waffles are prepared.