Waffles are the ultimate comfort food – unfortunately, they are usually also loaded with fat and other unhealthy ingredients. If you are looking for a healthy but no less yummy version of waffles to pop into your kids’ lunchboxes or have ready for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack, please give my waffles a try.

If you don’t have a waffle maker (I highly recommend this mini waffle maker from Kmart), the batter also works for mini pancakes!

For 12 mini waffles, you will need:

2 cups oats
1.5 cups plant milk or water
1 cup apple sauce
1 tbsp flaxseed (optional, but thickens the batter up nicely)
1 tbsp raw sugar or other sweetener
2 tsp of vanilla essence
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt

Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth. Let sit for a few minutes for the batter to thicken. Heat up your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Make waffles according to the manufacturer’s instructions and enjoy!