As if {whole wheat} bacon-blueberry waffles weren’t enough, today I offer you something more.
How about a waffle iron so that the 64% of you who don’t own one can actually make these beauties?
Pretty maj, if I do say so myself.
Up until the super-awesome folks at BigKitchen offered me one of these bad boys for a review and giveaway, I had never made waffles before. Impossible without a waffle maker (well, unless you’re Alejandra and get crazy-creative with your grill pan) and Daniel was not about to allow me such a luxury into our already cramped kitchen. No, I’m afraid there’s no more room between the ornaments and the cake dome under our guest bathroom sink.
But! When someone offers you something for free, Daniel’s argument goes out the window. And besides, this thing is pretty compact. Plenty of room among someone’s ridiculous sneaker collection in his closet if you ask me. 
Can someone let the folks at VitaMix know about this? I need one badly, and this is the only way I can con Daniel into letting me get one. Please and thank you.
Anyway, I know what you’re thinking about these here waffles. Here she goes again with the bacon. WEIRD.
It’s not weird, at all – I can assure you. I dream about the combination of bacon, blueberries, and maple syrup – all living together in perfect harmony. You know you were going to have bacon anyway, so why not let it right on into the party?
And the waffle maker? Pretty dope. At first I was, or should I say, my resident dishwasher Daniel was, turned off by the fact that you can’t remove the inside piece to clean it. But then I did my research and discovered this is the way most (all?) waffle makers are made. And really, it’s nonstick so it cleans easily anyway.
I love that this model cooks super-quick, 90 seconds to be exact, and beeps when it’s done. You can be a total beginner in your waffle-making career and still turn out perfect waffles each time.
The only thing you need to get used to is knowing how much batter to pour in each time. But after you overflow it once or twice – no bigs – you’ll have it down.
Here is a link to the super-sweet waffle iron – and BIG thanks to our friends at BigKitchen for hooking it up!
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UPDATE: And the winner is… Rusty (Sarah) H. from California! Congrats! And thanks to all for entering. 
- ¼ pound bacon, chopped {I like applewood-smoked}
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups buttermilk {fat-free/low-fat works}
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Sliced bananas, for serving {optional but highly recommended}
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Set skillet aside, reserving bacon fat. Drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients (through kosher salt) in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg yolks, maple syrup, vanilla, and butter. Stir in blueberries and bacon. Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer (I use my hand blender with whisk attachment) until they hold stuff peaks. Using a rubber spatula, fold them gently into the batter.
- Preheat the waffle iron and when it’s ready, brush with bacon fat. (My waffle iron is nonstick so it’s not necessary but you’ve already got it, so why not? You can also also use another tablespoon or two of melted butter if you prefer.) Pour just enough batter to cover the iron – for me, this is about ½ cup. Cook until it’s done, which also varies by iron. Serve immediately or keep warm in an oven preheated to 200 degrees F.
Love their back to school stuff!
And I now follow you and bigkitchen on pinterest!
Seriously I want everything.
But I would really like the Cuisinart Compact Nonstick Electric Griddler it would be perfect for me since I am single and I like to have grilled food
I have been following you on facebook for a while, but I also added Big Kitchen
I now follow you and BigKitchen on Twitter … via @shakirasincere
I am following you and bigkitchen on Pinterest
The Chef’s Choice Classic Belgian WafflePro Express looks awesome! I registed for a waffle maker for our wedding but didn’t get. This would be a great addition to our kitchen!
They have so many items that I want. The one I desire the most is the KitchenAid Artisan Series stand mixer in Persimmon. I’ve wanted it for the longest time and have yet to get it
I’ve liked you and Big Kitchen on FB.
I now follow you and Big Kitchen on Pinterest.
I can’t believe BigKitchen has Vitamix. That’s been on my need/want list for a very long time. Also, I have liked and followed both you guys. Thanks for this great giveaway opportunity.
I need a pasta machine!
I liked Big Kitchen and you on Facebook…thanks!
Those SS sandwich boxes are super cute!
I liked both pages on FB!
I follow both on Twitter- @natakie16
And I am now following both on Pinterest via my Twitter- @natakie16, thanks!
That picnic basket is a dream come true!
I desperately need/want a blender and the Cuisinart PowerBlend Duet Food Processor and Blender is exactly what I’m looking for.
I follow 20something cupcakes and BigKitchen on Facebook.
I follow 20something cupcakes and BigKitchen on Pinterest.
I have to pick just one thing?! Impossible!!!
I would actually love the All-Clad Stainless Steel Electric Slow Cooker because my current slow cooker is so small it’s tough to fit anything in it!
I liked you and Big Kitchen on Facebook
I follow you and Big Kitchen on Twitter
yum!!!!!
Hi, Just dropping by to say how much I enjoy your blog. I nominated you for the “one lovely blogger” award on my blog today. Cheers!
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How sweet of you! Thank you!
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