Whole Wheat Waffles with Ginger

Waffles to the third power!  I decided that our weekend waffles needed a kick in the pants.  So, what could be better than whole wheat and ginger?

Whole Wheat Waffles with Ginger

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup gingerale (diet or regular, no matter) or ginger beer
• 1 egg
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 Tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root (use more if you want more ginger flavor)

Preparation

Blender method: Put wet ingredients into a blender then add all the dry ingredients and blend.  Scrap down sides as necessary and blend until it's smooth.

Bowl method:  Put all dry ingredients into bowl, make a well and pour in the wet ingredients.  Whisk until all lumps are gone.

Let stand 10 minutes.  It should be the thickness of heavy cream.  If it's too thick add a little water and blend or mix briefly again.  Ready, set, make waffles!

Makes 3-4 waffles depending on your waffle maker.