Manna from Heaven (AKA Oatmeal Waffles)

Okay, I am not usually one who posts recipes (probably because I don’t cook much, but that’s a whole different issue). But yesterday I decided we needed some waffles, so I tried out a waffle recipe with oatmeal in it. (Exhibit A for How Rarely I Cook: In the almost two years we’ve lived here, this was the first time I used the waffle maker.)

Yum.

I know if I’ll ever want to make a different kind of waffle again. And suddenly I think our waffle maker may get a lot more use.

Oatmeal Waffles*

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside. In small mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir until blended. Pour batter on to grids of preheated, lightly greased waffle iron (amount will vary with size of waffle iron). Close lid quickly; do not open during baking. Use fork to remove baked waffle. Top with fresh fruit and yogurt.

*Recipe slightly modified from the version on allrecipes.