Strawberry and Cream Cheese Waffle Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 8 slices whole grain sandwich bread
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/4 cup low fat granola
  • 2 teaspoons sunflower kernels, salted and roasted
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • honey (optional)

Directions:

Prep Time: 20 mins |  Ready In: 5 mins  |  Servings: 4

  1. In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese and the 4 teaspoons honey.
  2. Spread one side of the bread slices with cream cheese mixture.
  3. Top four of the bread slices with strawberries, granola and sunflower kernels.
  4. Top with the remaining four bread slices, spread sides down.
  5. Coat a waffle maker with cooking spray; heat according to the manufacturer’s directions.
  6. Cook sandwiches, one at a time, in waffle baker about 2 minutes or until golden.
  7. When done, use a fork to lift sandwich off grid.
  8. Cut sandwiches into halves or quarters.
  9. If desired, serve with additional honey.

Nutrition Facts:

220 Calories | 1g Total Fat | 1g Saturated Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 360mg Sodium |170mg Potassium | 45g Carbohydrate |  3g Dietary Fiber | 16g Sugars | 5g Protein

Recipe Source: Yummly/Food Republic