Serves 6

Ingredients:
Waffles:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter
11/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

BANANA BUTTER:
4 tablespoons butter,
at room temperature
1 teaspoon sugar
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup crushed pistachios, walnuts, and pecans
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Method:
1. Preheat waffle iron (a Belgian iron with large squares is best).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla, then pour into the well of the dry ingredients.

4. With a wooden spoon, mix the batter until just combined. (A few lumps are okay.)

5. Pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter into the hot iron and close the lid. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until brown and crisp. Remove the waffle and repeat until batter is used up.

6. Spread the Banana Butter on the warm waffles.

7. Use crushed pistachios, walnuts, and pecans to make the spectators at the Podrace.

To make Banana Butter:
1. With a mixer, whip the butter, sugar and cinnamon together until soft.
2. In a separate bowl, mash the banana with a fork.
3. Add the banana to the butter mixture and whip until smooth.

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