Banana & Oatmeal-Based Vegan Waffles Recipe

* 1 ripe banana, mashed
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
* 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
* 2 tsp. baking powder
* 1 tsp. cinnamon
* 1 tsp. nutmeg (best if freshly grated!)
* vanilla extract to taste (optional)



Mix together the mashed banana and water. Add dry ingredients and mix, leaving lumps in the batter. Cook on a waffle iron, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The batter also works well for pancakes, and is especially tasty when you add small berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.) to the mix. To make pancakes, pour 1/2 cup of batter into a hot, lightly oiled frying pan. When bubbles rise through the middle of the pancake and break on the top, flip the pancake and cook until browned underneath. (Note: Test the pan before cooking the pancakes by throwing a few drops of water onto it. If the water jumps around and then disappears, the pan is at the correct temperature.)

Top with margarine, syrup, fruits, or preserves.