Easy Banana Waffles

Steps

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1. 1
   Preheat your waffle iron to medium high heat.
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2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.
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3. 3
   Mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl. If the bananas aren't ripe enough, you can bake them at 350°F for about 10 minutes until blackened to soften them for the recipe.
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4. 4
   Add milk, egg, and vanilla to the mashed bananas and whisk together until well combined.
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5. 5
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix so the waffles remain light and fluffy.
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   Fold in the melted butter and gently mix until the batter is evenly combined.
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   Scoop about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of batter into the center of the preheated waffle iron, close it, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
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   Transfer the finished waffle to a cooling rack to release steam and keep it crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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   Once all waffles are cooked, garnish with banana slices and serve with maple syrup and butter.
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