Breakfast

      Makes

      6

      waffles

      /4 cup all-purpose flour

      / cup old-fashioned rolled oats/4 cup buckwheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

      /4 cup chopped walnuts

      1 tablespoon sesame seeds

      1/ teaspoons poppy seeds

      1/ cups low-fat buttermilk

      3 large eggs

      /4 teaspoon pure almond extract

      3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

      Nonstick cooking spray for the waffle iron

      Maple syrup, warmed, for serving

      Nut & Seed Waffles

      PREHEAT THE WAFFLE IRON

      Preheat astandard square or round waffle iron. Ifyou want to keep the waffles warm until serving time, preheat the oven to 200°F.

      MAKE THE BATTER

      In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oats, buckwheat flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in the walnuts, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and almond extract untilwell blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir with the whisk just until combined and no lumps remain. Stir in the butter.

      COOK THE WAFFLES

      Lightly coat the grids of the waffle iron with cooking spray. Ladle about /cup of the batter (or the amount recommended bythe manufacturer) onto thelower grid; it should spread to within /inch of the edge. If needed, use the back of a wooden spoon to smooth it toward the edge. Close the lid and cook until steam is no longer visible or a light on the iron indicates the waffle is ready. Carefully open the lid and serve right away or transfer to a sheet pan and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter, stirring the batter each time before scooping out more and spraying the grids with more cooking spray if needed to prevent sticking.

      SERVE THE WAFFLES

      Serve the waffles warm. Pass the maple syrup at the table.

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      These crisp, wholesome waffles—a mix of wheat flour, buckwheat, oats, walnuts, and sesame and poppy seeds—are a great way to kick off the day. For a burst-of-flavor finish, warm 1 cup blackberries or blueberries in 2 cups maple syrup for serving with the waffles.

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