Whole Wheat Granola Waffles

I know, it's like waffles are becoming the new cookies or chicken or potatoes around here: how many different versions of one thing can I make?? I apologize buuut....I love  waffles. They're tasty and can be a great quick and healthy breakfast option--I love freezing leftovers and toasting them later. Like homemade Eggos :P And my new waffle maker is awesome. So using it is exciting. I hope you can all get on board with these because you're gonna LOVE this recipe!

I had some leftover chocolate chip granola hanging around and decided I wanted to make waffles with that. And I loved the last waffles I made so much I wanted to use that recipe as the base-but altered to be a bit healthier. Annnnd HOORAY-it worked!

These waffles taste hearty and chewy with just a hint of crunch and mmmm...they're just a great day to begin your day! Whether you top them with fruit, butter and syrup, or peanut butter.

I know that I've been eating them for breakfast every day for a week and I have 0 complaints :D

Whole Wheat Granola Waffles

Author: Kayle, "The Cooking Actress"

Adapted from this waffle recipe

Makes 4 Belgian waffles.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup granola
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 5 tbsp. coconut or canola oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/4 cup buttermilk (or buttermilk substitute)
• Optional-chocolate chips

Preparation:

• Preheat waffle iron according to package instructions.
• Whisk together the flours, granola, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk.
• Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined-may be lumpy. If desired, mix in chocolate chips.
• Cook according to waffle maker directions. Serve!
• Store leftovers in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 1 month--reheat in toasted or in a 350F degree oven until heated through and crisp.

This has all the makings for a great morning!