Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Multi-Grain Waffles

I have 3 favorite types of food: Dessert (yes this one comes first), Bread (a close second), and Breakfast (depending on the day this one competes with both first and second). I have always been a breakfast eater/lover. When my mom gave me this recipe I couldn't wait long before I just had to make it! I love everything that tastes good and is somewhat healthy. These bad boys are not only full of flavor, but a good way to get in those whole grains! Thanks mom for another great recipe!



Multi-Grain Waffles

8 servings, 2 waffles each
Active Time: 30 minutes -Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup Chia Seed (optional)
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ or cornmeal (I used cornmeal because that is what I had)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbs canola oil
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
Mix buttermilk, oats, and chia seed (if using) in a medium bowl; let stand for 15 minutes. Whisk whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, wheat germ (or cornmeal), baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla into the oat mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; mix with a rubber spatula just until moistened. Coat a waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat. Spoon in enough batter to cover 3/4 of the surface (about 2/3 cup for an 8X8 inch waffle iron) Cook until waffles are crisp and golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Make Ahead Tip: Wrap any leftovers individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven.

9 comments:

  1. The waffles look perfect. what type of waffle iron do you have? I need to get a good one but I can't seem to commit to one.

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  2. I use an old waffle iron that was my mom's. It looks old and broken but it works great!

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  3. All three of those are high on my must have list. ;) Though bread and breakfast merge so beautifully...ehehehe. Gorgeous waffles.

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  4. I love pancakes more than waffles, but the photo alone has perked my interest in waffles again! So beautiful!

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  5. Waffles...yum! Love when the syrup gets in all the grooves! Dessert always comes first!

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  6. Looks so yummy.. Will try to cook this :)

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  7. I love healthy waffles it makes me feel less guilty about what I put on them...

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  8. This has become my "go-to" waffle recipe after trying many recipes to break in my new waffle maker. I am just getting around to bookmarking it today, after hunting it down on many a dreary fall morning.

    I take out the eggs to make them vegan. And I don't use white flour, but rye or some other hearty flour 'cause I don't mind a heavier taste. They still taste and look delish-tastic. Thank you, good job.

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