Waffle Recipe: A Healthy Alternative including Oats and Quinoa

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Changing up your breakfast routine on the weekends can help you get needed variety, and let’s you have some fun while your at it! If you aren’t a waffle person and prefer pancakes – check out this post instead. In our Oats and Quinoa Waffle Recipe, made by our Registered Dietitian, you are adding jam packed nutrients to a simple meal! (A great way to get your kids to eat more “healthy” foods without them even knowing!)

 

OATS AND QUINOA WAFFLES

Ingredients:

½ c uncooked Quinoa

1 c uncooked rolled oats

½ tsp. Baking soda

1 T Flax meal

⅛ tsp. Sea salt

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 c unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)

¼ c maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Combine the quinoa and oats in a blender. Process on high until the mixture is a fine consistency. (think flour)
  2. Add in baking soda, cinnamon, flax meal, salt, maple syrup and almond milk. Blend until combined.  Scrape sides of blender as needed. The batter will be thick. 

Cook and ENJOY!  Top with fresh fruit, nuts, whipped cream or simple real maple syrup. 

 

These waffles can be frozen for up to three months.  Layer with parchment paper in between. Reheat with a toaster.