Whole wheat and oat waffles for a healthy breakfast treat

Ingredients for Whole wheat–oat waffles

• 1 lemon, zest removed in wide strips, halved

• 70 g caster sugar

• 300–340 g frozen blueberries

• 15 ml cornflour

• 125 g wholemeal flour

• 60 g quick-cooking oats

• 5 ml baking powder

• 2.5 ml baking soda

• 5 ml sea salt (or 2.5 ml table salt)

• 400 g plain yoghurt (not Greek)

• 60 g unsalted butter, melted, plus more at room temperature for serving

• 1 large egg

• Nonstick vegetable oil spray or melted unsalted butter (for iron)

How to make Whole wheat–oat waffles

1. Bring the lemon zest, sugar, and 160 ml of water to the boil in a heavy medium saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cook without stirring until a thin syrup forms, about 6–8 minutes.

2. Add the blueberries and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

3. Transfer 30 ml of the syrup to a small bowl, then add the cornflour and stir until smooth. Return this mixture to the saucepan and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Discard the lemon zest and squeeze in lemon juice to taste. Allow to cool slightly.

4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the yogurt, followed by the melted butter and egg. Using a fork, stir the wet ingredients together, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a lumpy batter forms.

5. Preheat the waffle iron to medium-low. Lightly coat it with non-stick spray and pour a heaping 120 ml of batter onto the iron (or up to 240 ml if using a larger one). Cook until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. (Keep warm on a baking tray in a 150°C oven if desired.)

6. Repeat with the remaining batter, coating the waffle iron with more non-stick spray as needed. Serve the waffles warm with butter and syrup.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.