Waffles are a family favorite in my household. My dad is obsessed, and that love has rubbed off on my toddler son as well. We are fans of everything from toaster waffles from the freezer, to classic homemade buttermilk or old fashioned waffles, to belgian waffles at restaurants, to healthy homemade! We do not discriminate, and topped with a healthy serving of pure maple syrup, they are all welcome on our plate :) Lately I’ve been making a somewhat healthier, more nutrient dense version packed with flax seeds, bananas, and rolled oats that are so easy to whip up in a blender (or using a and blender!). Since my son will easily down three waffles at once for breakfast (or anytime of day truly), it gives me a bit of comfort knowing that these are packed with a good dose of protein, fat, and fiber! They freeze well too, so feel free to double the batch and make extra for an easy and delicious breakfast that’s ready in minute! Top with pure maple syrup, and enjoy!

Healthy Blender Waffles:

• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats

• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds

• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 1 egg

• 1-2 bananas

• 1/2 cup almond milk

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• coconut oil or butter, for iron

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until combined. Heat a waffle maker, and spray lightly with coconut oil spray or grease with butter. Add the appropriate amount of batter for your waffle iron (likely less than you think), and cook to your desired level of “crispy outside, fluffy inside”, or according to the waffler maker’s directions. Enjoy with butter and pure maple syrup. Makes about 7-8 mini waffles.

Useful Tools:

• measuring spoons

• measuring cups

• hand blender

• blender

• single serve blender

• waffle maker

• mini waffle maker

• cooling rack