Banana Waffles with Candied Bacon

INGREDIENTS

• 12 thick-cut bacon slices
• 6 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup diced bananas (about 1 1/2 bananas), plus sliced bananas for serving
• Warm maple syrup for serving
• Whipped cream for serving