Strawberry Waffles

Name: Strawberry Waffles
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs, (separated ); 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar; 2 cups whole milk; ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, (melted); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 pound fresh strawberries, (hulled and diced (about 3 cups)); ¾ cup granulated white sugar; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest; whipped cream ((totally optional))