Crispy Walnut Maple Waffles

I created this recipe when trying to get my husband to stop eating fast food for breakfast. Crispy on the outside and full of maple walnut flavor on the inside. I make 6 at a time and freeze them -- just pop in the toaster or microwave to reheat. Serve with maple syrup and a sprinkling of walnuts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 446 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 ½ cups dry pancake mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Preheat waffle iron.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the pancake mix and whole wheat flour. Form a well in the center, and pour in water, oil, and syrup. Stir until evenly moist. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Fold in walnuts.

Step 3

Pour about 1/3 cup batter per waffle into the waffle iron, and cook 5 minutes, until done. Transfer waffles to a baking dish, and place in the preheated oven. Cook 5 minutes, or until crisp.