Multi-Grain Waffles

Thanks to my friend, Mrs. Carter the Culinary teacher, I have some easy and delectable recipes that I make with my kiddos. This morning it was Multi-Grain Waffles. Thanks, Mrs. C.! (She got it from EatingWell.com)

• 2 C buttermilk (I use milk when I don't have buttermilk)
• 1/2 C rolled oats, old-fashioned
• 2/3 C whole wheat flour
• 2/3 C AP flour
• 1/4 C toasted wheat germ OR cornmeal (I used cornmeal--can't find the wheat germ in the freezer)
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 lg eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 C packed brown sugar
• 1 Tbs canola oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

1) Mix buttermilk and oats in medium bowl, let stand 15 minutes (while you mix up the dry team). (Mommy did this)

2) Whisk flours, wheat germ or cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon in large bowl. (This is Ella's job.)

3) Stir eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla into the oat mixture. Add wet team to dry. Mix with rubber spatula just until moistened. (Also Ella.)

4) Coat waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat. Spoon enough batter to cover 3/4 of the surface. Cook until waffles are crisp and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter. (Mommy's job.)

Prep time: 30 min (it didn't take us that long)

Cook time: 15 min

Serves: 8, 2 waffles each