Whole-Grain Buttermilk Waffles

 

1

cup Fiber One® original bran cereal

1 1/4

cups buttermilk

1

egg, slightly beaten

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

1

teaspoon vanilla

3/4

cup Gold Medal® whole wheat or all-purpose flour

1

tablespoon sugar

1/2

teaspoon baking powder

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

1/4

teaspoon salt

Maple syrup, if desired

Fresh raspberries, if desired

• 1 Heat waffle maker. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
• 2 In large bowl, mix crushed cereal and buttermilk; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in egg, oil and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients except syrup and raspberries just until smooth. (Batter will be thick.)
• 3 For each waffle, brush hot waffle maker with vegetable oil. Spread batter onto center of hot waffle maker. (Waffle makers vary in size; check manufacturer's directions for recommended amount of batter.) Close lid of waffle maker.
• 4 Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops and waffle is golden brown. Carefully remove waffle. Serve immediately. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup and raspberries.