Buttermilk Waffles With Jam

Prep time: 10 minutes | Start to finish: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 (1 waffle)

A warm waffle topped with your favorite jam makes a hearty and special breakfast anytime. Once prepared, these can be wrapped individually and frozen for up to three weeks. (Phase 2)

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/4 cups 1% or fat-free buttermilk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup sugar-free jam, any flavor

1. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and sugar substitute in a medium bowl. Whisk together oil, buttermilk, water, and egg in a separate bowl. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
2. Heat waffle iron; coat lightly with cooking spray. Add a generous 1/2 cup batter per waffle and cook until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Dollop with jam and serve.

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Recipe reprinted with permission from The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. For information on the book, click here.