Healthy Whole Grain Waffles

This is our family's go-to waffle recipe. We love how it's comprised of mulitple healthy grains and still completely kid-approved!

Healthy Whole Grain Waffles
Recipe altered from Our Best Bites

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed meal
2 tsp baking powder
4 Tbsp sugar or splenda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups milk (we do a mix of almond, soy, or rice milk)
1/8 cup (or more) coconut milk
1/3 cup applesauce
1 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 Tbsp hot water, mixed, then chilled in the fridge for 5 minutes (this is your egg)
1 tsp vanilla
Water, to reach desired consistency
*If you don't have or choose to omit the wheat germ and flaxseed meal, add an additional 4 Tbsp flour (whole wheat or all purpose) instead. (Those two ARE super healthful though, so we recommend including them if you can).

In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients  (except water) until combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and whisk until just mixed together. Add water to reach desired consistency.
Ladle about a heaping 1/2 cups worth of batter (at a time) into an electric waffle iron and cook until golden-brown.
Serve warm with desired toppings (like maple syrup, agave nectar, fresh fruit, yogurt, or a combination of the above).
Note: These waffles do have a slightly different texture than your typical waffle. They're extra moist and spongy on the inside and only slightly crisp on the outside. So, they may take a little getting used to, but we think their sweet taste and hearty nutrition will win you over in the end. :)