Apple Spice Waffles

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup oat bran
4 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t salt
1/4 t ginger
1/4 t nutmeg
1 C apple (shredded)
1/2 C pecans, chopped
3 C milk
2 eggs
1/2 C butter
1 T honey

Combine dry ingredients. Stir in the apple and nuts. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and beat well. Add to dry ingredients, and stir until well combined. Bake in a waffle iron. Note: The batter will seem thin at first, but don’t add extra flour. Serve with apple topping.

Apple Topping:

1/2 C sugar
2 T butter, melted
2 T cornstarch
5 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced
1 1/4 C apple juice
1/2 t cinnamon

In a large saucepan, mix together the sugar, butter, and cornstarch. Then add the other ingredients and cook until the apples are soft and the mixture is thick. It’s a good idea to start the topping first, and let it simmer while you make the waffles. You can also substitute honey for the sugar and water for the apple juice.