Whole Wheat Waffles with Homemade Vanilla Syrup
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these whole wheat waffles are extra special when served with homemade vanilla syrup.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the waffles:
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For the vanilla syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- To make the waffles: Preheat waffle iron. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Beat eggs in large bowl with hand beater until fluffy. Beat in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, salt cinnamon and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour about 1/3 cup of batter (amount will depend on the size of your waffle iron)onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown.
- To make syrup: In a medium sauce pan whisk together water, sugar and cornstarch. Bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat. Stir in butter, salt and vanilla until butter is completely melted. Add heavy cream and simmer a few minutes longer.