Blueberry Granola Waffles

These Blueberry Granola Waffles all started when
I brought a package of my favorite granola home from back home.

Waffles sounded really good one morning but I had no "mix" left and I'm not really an Eggo fan...although we always have them in our house, because my step-son loves them.  So, I found this recipe for a homemade waffle mix and added 3 of my favorite toppings to create a delicious breakfast.

Here is how I made them...

Blueberry Granola Waffles

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 egg

3/4 cup warm milk

2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons butter

1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

fresh blueberries, washed and dried

your favorite granola

Fage 0% Greek Yogurt

pure maple syrup

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside. Preheat waffle iron to desired temperature.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; beat until blended.

Ladle the batter into a preheated waffle iron. Cook the waffle is until golden and crisp.

Transfer the waffle to a plate and top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, a sprinkling of granola, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.  Continue cooking the waffles with the remaining batter and topping them.  Makes 4-6 servings.

Enjoy!

Love blueberries?  Check out my post on them here.

Original waffle recipe can be found here.

Nutty Granola

When the summer heat arrives, it's time to start eating a little lighter.  I love Ellie Kreuger's Nutty Granola.  It's sweet and a little salty.  Perfect for sprinkling on top of yogurt and berries or eating right out of the container!

Here's how to make it...

Nutty Granola

Ingredients:

3 cups old-fashioned oats (not the quick cooking kind)

1/2 cup raw unsalted walnuts, chopped

1/2 cup unsalted almonds, chopped

1/2 cup unsalted pecans, chopped

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.  Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.  In a medium bowl, combine the oats, nuts, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon.  Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet and bake until golden brown (about 30 minutes) stirring occasionally.  Transfer the sheet to a cooling rack and let cool completely.  Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

Yum!