HAPPY SUNDAY GUYS!!
My week was quite an eventful one.
Have you ever silently scolded someone and a few moments later thanked them(in your mind)?
We were in a small store which sells school uniforms. I finished my purchases and quickly decided to check my receipt with the number of clothes. Left my phone for 40 seconds on the counter. A minute later realized that I didn’t have my phone and I was standing exactly in the same place. IT WAS GONE…
I used the store to call my phone a few times. Completely panicked and helpless. A good guy who was working in the counter kept trying my number as we intently listened if it rang somewhere close. No where, no where we could find it.
Heads down, disappointed, worried, angry and annoyed, we decided to get home and find a way to get the phone back. I gave the good guy my home number and asked him to call me if he ever hears about it. My teen told me he has the ‘Find My iPhone’ app, and we decided to come home and try out our luck.
For 15 minutes I felt like my life was paused…gosh…have we given our phones that much control over us?? Well, walking out to our car, a van with 4 women stopped and shouted out, ‘go check in the bathroom stall, we saw some phone..’, we did …and GUESS what?, we found it in a bathroom stall! OK, I have no clue how it went there or what happened in a minute…especially because we hadn’t gone to the bathroom, but was I glad, really glad. Got in the car all happy and promised myself to be more careful and completely forgot about the good guy in the store, and guess what, saw him running towards me. He heard from one of the customers that we found the phone and he was so happy for us. I apologized for not informing that I found it and felt so guilty.
It was a bittersweet day and today is a bittersweet Sunday too. School starts tomorrow and we are celebrating with these RICOTTA COCOA WAFFLES.
This is one of those things I make almost every month and I have all good intentions to freeze some for the next week, never happens. It’s that good. Simple, add everything to mix up and leave it for 30 minutes and make your waffles, comes out perfect every time. The batter can be mixed the previous night and made fresh in the morning. Very fancy, healthy and oh so yummy.
Cheers to a finding the phone, a sweet guy who cared, to the person who decided to leave my phone alone, cheers to a great week. Happy week my friends.But, before I sign off, have you every being so mad at someone but actually thanked them later?
RICOTTA COCOA WAFFLES
Prep time- 10 mins
Cook time- 5 mins
Makes 12-15
Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 overripe banana
1/2 cup of strawberries or raspberries
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup butter milk
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Method:
1. Add ricotta cheese, butter milk, eggs,banana,strawberry in a blender and mix well.
2. Add oats and sugar and blend it well.
3. Pour in a bowl and mix in all other ingredients and make sure not to overmix.
You can leave it for 30 minutes to overnight to make the waffles.
4. Preheat waffle iron. Spray the iron with non stick butter spray and pour one ladle of the mix and cook for 5 minutes or until it’s cooked. Serve HOT.
ENJOY!!
Note:
The batter is perfect made the previous night. Mix it a bit when you make it the next day.
These waffles freeze really really well.
For FLUFFIER waffles, you could whip the egg whites separately and fold it in.
I’ve doubled the recipe, that why I have 4 eggs and a lot more in the pictures.
ahhh lovely, healthy and delicious ones..great for breakfast…bookmarked!
Wow beautiful waffles! I wish there’s a vegan ricotta, but I’ve made vegan waffles, but the sound of adding cocoa, rolled oats, almond flour, and whole wheat sound great! Sorry to hear about your phone situation, at least you’ve your phone! I can’t imagine losing my phone in the middle of unknown city… i.e., Spain, this is where i’m traveling right now for a month.
Cannot wait to try this recipe out!!
OH MY GOSH! You made this? It looks absolutely terrific!! Love waffles and these look like it was served for brunch at a nice cafe! So pretty! Love the photography too!
These waffles look scrumptious!
Thats a lovely and easy recipe…wonderful
Boy, do these waffles look good! I can see why they’re a family favorite. I have held out on a waffle maker (though we love waffles) so I settle for making pancakes. But I have a feeling I won’t be able to resist getting one soon.
So glad your lost phone story had a happy ending. I know that sense of panic when something like your wallet (and now our phone!) goes missing. Everything’s on that phone! It’s nice to hear about the guy who cared… Have a great Sunday! Good luck with back to school too!
With your pictures, even raw eggs look stunning!
Can’t wait to try the waffles as soon as I get home.
Looks like a wonderful “back to school” treat.
The recipe sounds irresistible and all ingredients work together in perfect harmony
Glad you found your cell phone.. wonder if the person who took it left in another place as hey could not open it using the code?
My son loves waffles and I will try these for a weekend treat ( after the first week of school)
Just a small thing I noticed: in the recipe, you have typed 1/2 cup whole wheat waffles, is it whole wheat flour?
Thanks Manasi for noticing, fixing it..and yest so glad too. Try these, so easy and comes out perfect. Your little one started school, then..aww..yes this is a treat.
Glad the phone came but somewhere yet you got it back. A couple of months ago, I was robbed and my handbag with everything including my BB was gone. Took me some time to sort out issues.
Beautiful and stunning waffles.
One hour tension – glad u got phone. Lovely pictures and waffles.
Oh these look so good!! We had waffles this morning, had I known these existed, I would’ve made them! Gorgeous photos too Asha, I like the one with all the ingredients spilled on the tray.
Yes, I’ve done the whole scolding and then thanking, way too many times than I’d care to remember. It’s usually my children 🙂
Nazneen
I’m so glad to hear your phone was found! I’ve misplaced it before and utterly panicked thinking how much of my life is on that thing. Three cheers for the good people that helped you! These waffles look so amazing, and sound like the perfect back to school breakfast….mine start tomorrow too.
Those waffles look soo good. I’ve only eaten waffles outside, never made them at home. But now with my 2 year old – I think I need to start making them at home. I love the ricotto addition.
Today,on a hike I dropped my phone too! And I never lose anything. I didnt even know I dropped it until someone found it and called out to us! I thanked her over and over and over and over again. Can’t imagine my life without my phone – sad but true!
Gorgeous recipe and vertical photos, girl! Making your waffles next weekend over the holiday. Cannot wait as I just adore ricotta waffles, but know I will enjoy your cocoa version with almond flour even better. Love the shot of the ingredients as well as that fabulous “drool worthy” extreme close-up with all the pretty fresh raspberries sprinkled on top. So inviting! Again, just beautiful. Pinning tonight at Pinterest on group boards and thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you all guys for stopping to send out some sweet comments..
@ Nazneen- oh yes, with kids always:)..
@ Archana, glad you got yours girll..it can get scary..
@ Stacy-luv you luv you..xoxo
I love everything about these waffles!!! The whole grain, the berries blended in, the ricotta! I’m craving some right now 🙂
So glad you found your phone! What a bummer to have to go through that. These waffles, though, are the opposite of a bummer – they’re amazing. Really good stuff – thanks.
Oh phew! I’m so glad that you found your phone. I know that I’d be lost without mine! I love the way you laid out your waffles too! 😀
easy and lovely waffles
Glad you found the phone right on time Asha.. I can totally relate to your phone.. The same incident happened with me at a tailor’s shop in Chennai.. I kept it on the counter and removed the receipt and boom it was gone.. The tailor kept arguing that I had no phone when I came.. And stupid of me to have had kept the phone on silent mode.. He started creating a scene shouting on top of his voice.. I don’t know what gave me the strength suddenly and I called waved out to a traffic policeman standing in the corner.. And guess what.. The phone was in his trouser pocket… Waffles look beautiful Asha… And the bonus is the chocolate.. Loved it dear.. Hugsxx
Woa girl you were smart..I applaud your guts and glad you got yours too..
Yummy and lovely waffles, looks great dear.
O-MY! Why is my keybard wet – oh, wait – it’s my drool!!!! Your photos have my mouth watering! These look great! I don’t think I have ever had ricotta and cocoa waffles – so looking forward to trying this! Thanks so much for sharing
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com
Wat a healthy and breath taking waffles.
This is what I call a delicious and power breakfast.
Absolutely amazing!
Love the styling..The waffles looks so good…I am hungry now !!
Not only they are gorgeous but packed with nutrients! Good one…
look absolutely amazing !!!!
Your waffles look so rich and fluffy, I want to eat one (or 4) right now!
Glad that you found your phone. I know how depended are we on these gadgets these days? Even I forgot my phone today @ home and I feel little unsecure or uncomfortable at my work, even though the LAN phone is sitting in front of me :). The waffle looks awesome. I never tried with oats in the waffles. Since it freezes good, it a lifesaver for Moms like me. I am definitely going to try this. Thanks for the recipe Asha!!!
Love all the gains and fruits in these beautiful waffles. All I need now is a waffle iron.
Dark, dreamy, seductive, attractive waffles of yours are my new favorite anti-depressant 🙂
Madly in love with the amazing color and clarity in your pictures.
Two thumbs-up recipe indeed 🙂
Love the platting.. Waffles looks inviting and delicious
am glad you found your phone. i agree with you, few years ago we lived without our cell phones, now our life is in our phones and so much information on it, it’s scary.
I just love the last photograph ! it’s AMAZING! awesome job
Isn’t it funny how we depend so much on gadgets when 10 years ago, it was not known of..
thanks for all the nice words..
@Nusrat, wish I can ship some of these along with some hugs..tc
I’m glad your phone turned up! And these waffles look delicious – what a great mix of flavours.
It was good that you found your phone, you could have easily lost it for good! These waffles make me drool and they are certainly the best way to celebrate!
Glad you found your phone, I feel empty without mine.
It’s so funny how we made similar recipes this past weekend, you make waffles with ricotta, I made pancakes with cottage cheese. Strange!
im so glad you found your phone,,these look heavenly
Glad you got back your phone. put find my i phone that way you can locate the phone easily .We put it in both of our phones. How old your kid? Chocolate waffles looks stunning love it.
Oh my goodness! These waffles look incredibly delicious and your photos are brilliant, Ash. Lovely all around!
We are glad to..
@ Swathi, I just became a mother of a teen a month ago..feels so good and not sure what to expect though:)..
@ Georgia- coming from you…that’s a lot..thank you.
LOVEEE the idea of these waffles! Yay for ricotta!! And yay for you finding your phone! 🙂
Sues
Beautiful waffles!!!
I once, very carelessly, left my iPhone on a Gap checkout counter. The after walking out and fumbling through my purse, I raced back into the store and met with the cashier. They had my phone but I needed to proof it was mine 😀
I’d definitely love a stack of this deliciousness after a very panic-filled day 😀
@Kiran-funny right…my friend once had to pay $50 to get her phone back from a thief..(his reason was that he safeguarded her phone..)
Bookmarked!!! looks so delicious and healthy Ash…. If only i could grab that plate off the screen 🙂
I bet all your calling made whoever took it nervous so they left it in the bathroom! AWESOME. So glad everything ended up well!
Now…these waffles are a NEED. Majorly.
wow,these chocolaty waffles are making us drool,they look so irresistibly tempting with those berries and dusted sugar,loved the oats and almond flour in them…beautiful snaps and awesome work as always…HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!! 🙂
What a gorgeous, delish, guilt free and healthy indulgence this is! Great post Asha!
That’s unsettling & creepy how your phone disappeared. Glad you recovered it quickly.
Just gorgeous and sounds delicious these ricotta-choco waffles, Ash. I’m going to try these this weekend (I know Hubbs will luv ’em!) 🙂
I loose my phone all the time, sometime it’s even off for days without that I realize. =)
How did your phone end up in the bathroom. spooky.
May I come ovr for your ricotta cocoa waffles?
Losing ones cell can be scary..we get so used to it. Would hate to configure it again etc..Glad that you found it.
Your waffles look great.
I would love to start any day of the week with your scrumptious waffles. Actually, I could eat one for dessert too. Thanks for sharing:)
I love the last photograph, the waffles look so gorgeous!
Better to worry about waffles than phones, right? GREG
Yes, it was kinda spooky, we are never going to find how that happened…
But glad it turned out well..
@Helen..please come over, love to have you..
@Nancy, yes of course, would be great with a scoop of icecream right, might try it next time:)
Thank you all..
That was a strange thing to happen!! But glad that you found it. Now I have to see what that App is, just in case. The waffles look FANTASTIC!! Only if I could have a lavish breakfast or even for dessert.lovely photographs.
Healthy, delicious, and great looking waffles, Ash! I see a lot of people use ricotta for waffles and I need to try that one day!
Your waffles looks wonderful and I love how healthy it is with whole wheat, oats and all kinds of fruit! I think I’ll need to get a waffle maker soon. I know, I can’t believe I don’t have one yet. 🙂
Have a great weekend.
Simply beautiful. I’ve had waffles on the brain all week — and I’d love these!
@Thanks for stopping by all..
@Nami, ricotta does seem to work so good, although I used the low fat one..you will love it.
@Amy, it’s funny how we bloggers don’t have something that is basic..I don’t own a stand mixer and I bake everyday..:)
@ Valentina- then waffle it is this weekend, you will like em’..
beautiful waffles..looks so good
I’m so glad you had a happy ending and honestly with these waffles, who wouldn’t? 🙂
Yes, Maureen it felt so good.
The dish looks so delicious that I might start drooling over the keyboard. I am going to try it today…
Very interesting blog. I would like to follow this blog. Could you please post more.
Hi Asha,
Great pictures and looks pretty easy to prepare batter. Can you please let me know what type of waffle iron do you use? I am mostly a pancake person, never made waffles at home but always wanted to buy one…:) Now this recipe tempts me to get one asap as this batter can be prepared overnight. Will come very handy for the weekends and when the schools start next month! I did some research on Amazon and read some reviews but would like to hear from you as you’ve been using your waffle iron for a very long time! Thanks
Thanks so much Swarna. It is an easy one. Just an fyi, you can make this into pancakes too.
For the waffle iron, I used the two sectioned cuisinart one which I got from BedBath more than 15 years ago. It’s been good to me.
Thanks.
I tend to panic anytime I can’t find my phone. I even have it right next to me as I sleep. I think they do have too much control over us sometimes!
These waffles look so delicious. Anything with cocoa powder automatically gets my attention 🙂 Will try them soon, hopefully subbing whole wheat with gluten free flour will work too. Thanks, Asha!