Banana-Cinnamon Waffles

The original recipe can be found at Cooking Light here

I omitted the flax seed and buckwheat flour (because I didn't have any) and compensated by adding more whole wheat flour.  These are so hearty and delicious.  My kids even liked them!

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2-1  cup whole wheat flour

2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups fat-free milk $

3 tablespoons butter, melted $

2 large eggs, lightly beaten $

1 large ripe banana, mashed

Cooking spray

Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Combine milk, butter, and eggs, stirring with a whisk; add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until blended. Fold in mashed banana.

Preheat a waffle iron. Coat iron with cooking spray. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter per 4-inch waffle onto hot waffle iron, spreading batter to edges. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until steaming stops; repeat procedure with remaining batter.

Whole wheat oatmeal waffles

Your heart will love you when you make these delicious, healthy waffles. I found the recipe on allrecipes and altered it slightly. I serve fresh fruit and fruit syrup on top.

2 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk (you can make buttermilk by using milk + 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes)
1 cup oats (not quick)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

1. Combine buttermilk and oats and let sit for 30 minutes (you can skip this step by using quick oats. I prefer non-instant oats because they have more fiber). After 30 minutes add the eggs (beaten) and oil.
2. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Combine with wet ingredients.
3. Pour batter into waffle iron and cook to perfection.

*I have found that because I used freshly ground whole wheat the waffles often turn out flat. If this happens simply add 1/4 cup white flour. These waffles should puff up while cooking and be thick. Batter will be very thick.
Makes  6 waffles