Hearty Oatmeal Waffles
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp milled flax
  • 1½ Tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1½ cup fat-free milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add oats and stir frequently, cook until oats turn golden brown about 5 to 8 minutes, take care not to burn. Oats will develop a "popcorn" aroma, that's when they are done.
  2. Place toasted oats in a food processor and process into fine meal, about 15-20 seconds. Add flour,flax, sugar, salt, and baking powder to oats and pulse until combined, several quick pulses.
  3. In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add milk, butter and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
  4. With the whisk, gently fold half of oat mixture into wet ingredients. Add remaining oat mixture and continue to fold with whisk until no lumps or flour remain. Stir in cinnamon and set aside batter to thicken. While batter is resting, heat waffle iron on low setting.
  5. Lightly coat waffle iron with cooking spray. Fill waffle iron with batter, gently spread to cover bottom. Close and cook according to manufactures directions for a light coloring.
  6. Serve warm.
Recipe by Pick Fresh Foods at https://pickfreshfoods.com/hearty-oatmeal-waffles/