Whole-grain Buttermilk Waffles

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup fiber one original all-bran cereal
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• maple syrup, if desired (optional)
• fresh raspberry, if desired (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat waffle maker. place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
• 2 in large bowl, mix cereal and buttermilk; let stand 5 minutes. stir in egg, oil and vanilla. stir in remaining ingredients just until smooth. (batter will be thick.).
• 3 for each waffle, brush hot waffle maker with vegetable oil. spread batter onto center of hot waffle maker. (waffle makers vary in size; check manufacturer's directions for recommended amount of batter). close lid of waffle maker.
• 4 bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops and waffle is golden brown. carefully remove waffle. serve immediately. repeat with remaining batter. serve with maple syrup and raspberries.