Cinnamon Whole-wheat waffles

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We saw our first snow flurries this morning and our entire household was vibrating with excitement! We love, love, love winter around here and can’t wait for LOTS of snow. Sadly, the clouds blew on and the sun is shining brilliantly in a totally clear deep blue sky. But the promise of winter got us all off to a good start this morning.

Since we were celebrating, Jon asked me if I’d make waffles. It seemed like a great idea so I did.

Cinnamon Whole-wheat Waffles

In a largish batter bowl, I whisked together

• 2 eggs
• 2 c. milk (if I’d had buttermilk, I would have used that, but I didn’t.)
• 1 c. plain yogurt
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 t. cinnamon

Then I stirred in:

• approximately 1 1/2 c. premixed pancake mix (I used the Krusteaz brand that I buy in ten pound bags from Sams Club)
• 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
• 1/2 c. brown sugar (for a slightly different flavor, substitute 1/4 c. molasses)

I turned on the waffle iron and let it heat up. I made sure it was well-sprayed with nonstick spray and then started cooking.

First, about the waffle iron. Last year, I bought this waffle iron from Sams Club for $40. It was a great buy. This is the first waffle iron that actually gets hot enough. It’s also the first waffle iron that my kids to use successfully. It is soooo simple and makes such consistently perfect waffles. I’m sure that’s why so many hotels have this type of waffle iron as part of their continental breakfast line-up. DON’T buy it at a regular store for $70-80! Both Sams Club and Costco carry this waffle iron seasonally.

Another note: I’ve taken to adding a small amount of sugar molasses to my waffle batter to sweeten it up front. My kids will eat these waffles without syrup or jam (which is a plus when they’re settling down to do math lessons right after breakfast.) If you plan to serve these waffles with syrup or whipped cream and fruit preserves, then leave out the sugar or molasses.

Barb

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