Waffles with Two-Berry Syrup

Waffles with Two-Berry Syrup

Waffles:
2 T. flaxseed
1 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. whole-wheat flour
1/4 C. toasted wheat germ
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. fat-free milk
3/4 C. egg substitute
1 1/2 T. canola oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Cooking spray

Syrup:
1 1/2 C. frozen blueberries
1 1/2 C. frozen unsweetened raspberries
1/2 C. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

To prepare waffles, place flaxseed in a clean coffee grinder or blender; process until ground to measure 1/4 C. flaxseed meal. Set the flaxseed meal aside. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring C.; level with a knife. Combine the flaxseed meal, flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine milk, egg substitute, oil, and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Coat a waffle iron with cooking spray; preheat. Spoon about 1/4 C. of batter per 4-inch waffle onto the hot waffle iron, spreading batter to edges. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until steaming stops; repeat procedure with remaining batter. To prepare syrup, combine berries, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Serve warm over waffles. Freeze leftover waffles individually on a cookie sheet and then transfer to a zip-top freezer bag for storage. To reheat, place frozen waffles in toaster.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 2 waffles and 1/3 C. syrup

Calories: 332
Fat: 6.6g
Fiber: 6.5g

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