Multigrain Chia Waffles

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

These multigrain waffles are easy to make with oats, whole wheat flour, chia seeds, and flax for a hearty and healthier way to start the day.

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 3/4 cups almond milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup flax seed meal
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions; spray the inside with cooking spray.
2 Whisk almond milk, applesauce, egg, chia seeds, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; let sit until chia seeds start to thicken mixture, about 2 minutes.
3 Whisk flour, oats, flax seed meal, baking powder, sugar, and salt into almond milk mixture until batter is smooth.
4 Scoop 1/2 cup batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes per waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.