Oatmeal Honey Waffles

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I often make oatmeal during the week - always with honey. This recipe blends 2 of my favorite ingredients to make one of my favorite breakfast treats -- waffles! Yummy! I generally serve this with a side of cinnamon applesauce. ***Please note -- probably not the best "in a hurry" waffle, should do this when you have plenty of time!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 8 waffles

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked regular oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  large eggs, separated
• 1 1⁄2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 4  tablespoons  melted butter
• 2  tablespoons honey

• Toppings

•  butter
•  maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake oats in a single layer in a shallow pan 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring after 5 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Process oats in a blender or food processor 30 seconds or until finely ground.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; stir in ground oats.
3. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
4. Whisk together egg yolks, milk, butter, and honey in a medium bowl; gently stir into oat mixture. Gently fold in egg whites just until blended.
5. Cook batter in a preheated, oiled waffle iron until golden.
6. Serve immediately!