Protein Packed Oatmeal Waffles

Waffles are a favorite in our house. Anything you can put syrup on always goes well here! If you make a big batch, and you're lucky enough to have leftovers (which never happens in our house!), you can toast them for a quick breakfast or keep them in the freezer for another day. Over the years, I have found, over the years that I can put just about anything in waffles or pancakes and my kids still devour them.

I have fine-tuned this recipe to include whole grains and a ton of protein. Oats, whole wheat flour, eggs, buttermilk and Greek yogurt make these hearty waffles super satisfying. Enjoy them with fresh fruit, and/or my fieldberry sauce, or with savory toppings like cheese and ham.

They make a great brunch, but they are also a perfect quick weeknight dinner. Who doesn't love breakfast for dinner? If you have a waffle maker, you'll want to try these Power Packed Oatmeal Waffles! And if you do not have a waffle maker, that is okay, because you can use this same recipe to make pancakes! Give it a try today. I'm sure your kids will love them too.

Power Packed Oatmeal Waffles

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Makes 20-22 waffles

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup oats

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tbsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp granulated sugar

1 cup buttermilk*

2 cups water

2 large eggs

1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.

2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together wet ingredients.

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry, and whisk until mixed thoroughly.

4. Cook in waffle maker as per usual.

5. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

Tip:

*If you do not have buttermilk you can make your own by mixing 1 tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar and enough milk to equal 1 cup. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes.

*Enjoy with my simple Fieldberry Sauce.

Recipe by Janine LaForte, RD

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