Apple Waffles

adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz These are yummy any time of year, but especially good during the fall when you can feel at one with the foliage. It's like Apple Pie without all the hassle. Roll out of bed, invite your friends over and make them feel loved.

Ingredients 1 large or two small apples (I use granny smith), grated Dry ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cloves Wet ingredients: 1 cup applejuice 3/4 cup soymilk 1/3 cup applesauce 2 tablepoons corn oil (canola or veg oil will do) 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla Directions Preheat waffle iron. Sift together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a medium bowl, mix together all the wet ingredients (including sugar) until well combined. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and slowly blend in the wet ingredients until combined. Fold in the grated apple. Make your waffles according to manufacturers directions. I use a belgian waffle iron and 1 cup of batter per waffle works for me, but you should consult your directions. For crispier waffles, let cook 30 seconds to a minute longer than the directions suggest.

Mixed Berry Compote

Adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz

Ingredients

1 pound frozen mixed berries, partially thawed 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (You could use cornstarch, but it will make it a little cloudy) 1/2 cup Xagave 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions In the sauce pan, off the heat, toss the berries with the arrowroot until it is dissolved. This takes about 5 minutes, mix occasionally. Over medium heat, cook until moisture is released and blueberries are warm. Add maple syrup and vanilla, heat 5 more minutes, until sauce thickens a bit. Serve warm!

Lemon Corn Waffles with Mixed Berry Compote

Lemon Corn Waffles w/ Mixed Berry Compote adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz Ingredients Dry ingredients 1 1/4 cups +2 Tablespoons flour (I used 2 cups of Multi Grain Mix) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cornmeal Wet ingredients 1/4 cup corn oil (veg or canola oil will do) 2 cups soy milk (I use regular milk most times) 1/4 cup soy yogurt (I also use regular yogurt sometimes) zest and juice from 2 lemons 1/4 cup sugar (I use Xagave) Directions Preheat waffle iron. Wisk the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a medium bowl, mix together all the wet ingredients (including sugar and lemon juice/zest) until well combined. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and slowly blend in the wet ingredients until combined. Make your waffles according to manufacturers directions. I use a belgian waffle iron and 1 cup of batter per waffle works for me. Serve with mixed berry compote or pure maple syrup.