Confession time:  I am the world's worst waffle maker.  But let me explain a little bit before you run as you know that a waffle recipe is to follow.  When I say worst, I mean in the looks department.  The taste department is just dandy, but I often feel like I'm eating a pile of twigs instead of waffles even though my taste buds tell me otherwise.  I always blamed it on the waffle iron, but seeing as my mom could always make perfect waffles with it, I think that my assertion was only wishful thinking.  Luckily, my mom recognized my dilemma and tried her best to help when she bought me this for Christmas:

Did it help?  No twigs in sight!  So, I would answer that question with a "yes."

Hopefully you're not scared of this recipe anymore. ;)



Almond Oat Waffles
These waffles get their almond flavor from almond extract, but if you want to add chopped or slivered almonds, I think that would be a nice addition (though I haven't actually tried it)!  This recipe is based on Mollie Katzen's Oatmeal Waffles from Sunlight Cafe.
Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup brown rice flour (or other flour of choice)
• 2 tablespoons oat bran
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of baking soda
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
• 1 egg white

Directions:

1. Preheat a waffle iron.  (If it has an adjustable temperature, set it to 400.)
2. Mix together the oats, rice flour, oat bran, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, extracts, Greek yogurt, and egg white.
4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry.  Mix well, but don't over mix.
5. Grease the waffle iron with coconut oil or butter.
6. Pour the the batter into the iron and cook for about 3 minutes.
7. Most important step:  Top with desired toppings (maple syrup, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, fresh berries, etc.) and devour!

I ended up slathering mine in peanut butter.  Perfect looking, perfect tasting.  I think my title adequately describes these waffles.  Yum! :D


Do you like waffles?  What's your favorite flavor?

These were wonderful, though I do love chocolate waffles.  I'll have to experiment with a recipe!