When we think healthy breakfast, waffles aren’t the first thing to come to mind. However, these waffles are packed with fiber thanks to using whole grains in the mix. Cook these up with your little ones this summer!

Oatmeal Pecan Waffles

Recipe from nih.gov.

Makes 4 servings (3 small or 1 large waffle)

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• Oats (quick-cooking)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Nuts (pecans, unsalted, chopped)
• 2 eggs (large, separated)
• 1 cup milk (fat-free (skim))
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups berries (strawberries, halved)
• 1 cup berries (blackberries)
• 1 cup berries (blueberries)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (powdered)

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, sugar, and pecans in a large bowl.
3. Combine egg yolks, milk, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl, and mix well.
4. Add liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, and stir together. Do not overmix; mixture should be a bit lumpy.
5. Whip egg whites to medium peaks. Gently fold egg whites into batter.
6. Pour batter into preheated waffle iron, and cook until the waffle iron light signals it’s done or steam stops coming out of the iron. A waffle is perfect when it is crisp and well-browned on the outside with a moist, light, airy, and fluffy inside. (Or make pancakes.)