Did You Know?

Did you know that August 24th is National Waffle Day? I certainly didn't but the surprises didn't end there for me today. Did you know that you can actually make waffles using butternut squash? That's right waffle lovers. Not only can you grow fresh berries for your waffles in your garden, but you can now include butternut squash in the mix as well! Here is a recipe you might like to try.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups cooked pureed butternut squash
• 2 cups almond milk
• 3/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the squash puree, almond milk, coconut oil, eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup.
2. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated.
4. Heat a waffle maker until hot.
5. Spread about 3/4 cup of the batter over the hot waffle iron and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the waffle is golden-brown on both sides. If you have a flipping waffle iron, flip over after 1 1/2 minutes and cook for an additional 1 1/2 minutes after flipping.