Whole grain waffles

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 cup corn flour
• 1/4 cup oatmeal
• 1 tbsp wheat germ, optional
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 0.5 tsp of soda
• 1.5 cups of sour milk or kefir
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing the waffle iron
• 3 tbsp. l. brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Plain low-fat yogurt and your favorite fruit or berry jam, as a topping, optional
• Special equipment: waffle iron

Preparation:

1. Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat. Preheat the oven to 95°C (to keep the finished waffles warm).
   
   In a large bowl, whisk together the wheat flour, cornmeal, oats, wheat germ (if using), baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter, sugar, and eggs. Pour the mixture into the flour bowl and gently stir until almost completely combined (it's okay if some lumps form).
2. Lightly grease the top and bottom of a waffle iron with vegetable oil. Fill the iron about 3/4 full (some of the iron should still be visible). Close the lid and cook for 6-7 minutes, until the waffles are golden brown and crispy. While you're cooking the remaining waffles, reheat the finished ones in the oven or cover the plate with foil.
3. Top each waffle with yogurt and jam if desired.
   
   Waffles can be frozen in airtight containers for up to 1 month. Reheat in a mini-oven or oven at 300°F (150°C) until heated through and crispy..