Waffles & Fruit Sauce

We have tried many combinations of waffle ingredients and made thousands of waffles. When we learned about the antioxidant benefits of flaxseed, we tried it in waffles. Our daughter developed this recipe, which seems to have the right combination of ingredients. It surpasses anything we have tried yet. We were surprised to discover that the flax works like leavening, causing the batter to bubble up and fill all the depressions in the waffle iron.

Light and Tender Waffles

INGREDIENTS & QUANTITY
2	CUPS WATER
1	TABLESPOON CONCENTRATED APPLE JUICE*
1	CUP QUICK OATS
¼	CUP MILLET OR CORNMEAL
¼	CUP FLAXSEED
¼	CUP RAW CASHEW NUTS
2	TABLESPOONS CORNSTARCH, optional (helps waffle keep its shape when cool)
½	TEASPOON SALT

* Makes waffle brown; 1 date or ½ tablespoon of raisins may be used instead.

1.     Preheat waffle iron.

If your iron is old and worn, you probably have to use plenty of non-stick spray. The new waffle irons are not experience, and a new Teflon surfaces stays nice long time if you never grease or wash it. The non-stick sprays leave a residue that builds up, making the waffled stick. So don’t spray, and get a nicer-appearing waffle as well!

2.     Blend all ingredients for 1 minute.

3.     Pour mixture into preheat waffle iron and close the lid. Bake until steam stops rising and the waffle is golden brown and crisp.

Hint: We’ve found that the time to bake these waffles varies greatly with the particular waffle iron-from 4 to 12 minutes. So follow the steam rule above, and you won’t have a sticky mess! Once you know how long your iron takes, it’s simples to use a timer than watch the steam.  

4.     Remove to a cooling rack and serve.

Don’t stack waffles when they’re hot, as they’ll become soggy and compressed. Use a toaster to add crispiness and reheat leftovers.     

– MAKES 1½ - 2 LARGE WAFFLES (6-8 squares) WORKS GOOD IN BELGIAN WAFFLE IRONS, TOO —