Whole Grain Waffle with Cherry Sauce

From Shirley Evans

380 calories per serving
5 g total fat/ 1 g saturated fat
456 mg sodium
6 g dietary fiber
12 g protein



Cherry Sauce:

1 can sweet dark pitted cherries in syrup
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp cinnamon
In small saucepan, heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 1 minute . Set aside until ready to use.

Waffles:

2 cups white whole wheat flour (I use King Arthur unbleached white whole wheat--light & mild)
1/2 cup fine oatmeal
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 large eggs
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
2 c. buttermilk
1 Tbl. canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. vanilla

Whisk flour, cornmeal or oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowlo.

Slightly beat eggs and brown sugar in medium bowl. Add buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Whisk until well blended. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Preheat belgium waffle iron. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Add enough batter to cover about
2/3 of surface. Spread evenly with a spatula. Cook until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes.

Eat immediately or to hold, transfer to a warm baking sheet and keep warm at 200 degrees until ready to serve. Do not stack.

Warm the cherry sauce over medium heat until hot. Serve with the waffles.



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