Oatmeal Waffles

Oatmeal Waffles

This dish uses less sugar, salt, and fat.  Recipe uses Diabetic Exchanges.

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, optional

2 eggs slightly beaten

1 1/2 cups milk

6 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons brown sugar

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Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.  In a small mixing bowl, stir together eggs, milk, melted butter and brown sugar.  Add to flour mixture; stir until blended.  Pour on grids of preheated and lightly greased waffle iron.  Close lid quickly; do not open during baking process.  Waffles are done when steam no longer comes from iron.  Use fork to remove baked waffle  Top with fresh fruit and yogurt.  Yield 12 waffles 4" square each, about 6 servings.

Diabetic exchanges:  One serving equals 1 bread, 2 fats; also 176 calories, 223mg. sodium, 65 mg. cholesterol, 21 gm. carbohydrate, 5 gm. protein, 8 mg. fat.